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"Thirtysomething" Star Divorcing

Posted Dec 11th 2007 6:40PM by TMZ Staff

After nearly 20 years of marriage, "Thirtysomething" star Timothy Busfield and his second wife, Jennifer Merwin, are divorcing.
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Merwin filed papers in Los Angeles Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences. She is seeking joint legal custody and physical custody of their minor son, Samuel, as well as, spousal support and payment for legal fees. The couple married in 1988 and also have an adult daughter, Daisy.

Best known for playing Elliot Weston on the '80s yuppie drama "Thirtysomething," Busfield also starred on "The West Wing" and "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip."

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16. Nobody cares!

Posted at 10:02PM on Dec 11th 2007 by brah

17. NERDS!

Posted at 10:46PM on Dec 11th 2007 by soHO

18. While I had virtually nothing in common with the fictional characters from "Thirtysomething," I found the show engaging, engrossing and relevant (even though I was a decade younger than the protagonists). Tim Busfield was entertaining, and I'm sure the couple made an effort to keep it together. We don't need to read the divorce petition. Let them have the privacy they'd have if they were anonymous, like most of us.

Posted at 11:29PM on Dec 11th 2007 by Carolyn (Abernathy)

19. I watched "thirtysomething" when I was early 20 something/maybe late teens. The show was on for awhile. too bad. Nonone wants to hear about someone getting a divorce. I wish them the best of a divorce. I know that sounds weird, but to divorce is not uncommon these days. No matter how long being married.

Posted at 12:59AM on Dec 12th 2007 by Anna

20. This is Arnold Poindexter on the violin!!!! (recognize)

"Wait - would you rather live in the ascendency of a civilization or during its decline? "

Posted at 8:35AM on Dec 12th 2007 by marcholm

21. could care less that he was married... now divorced-still dont care.

Posted at 8:45AM on Dec 12th 2007 by brad

22. Very sad.

Posted at 8:57AM on Dec 12th 2007 by Carla

23. It's cheaper to keep us (I mean them!)

Posted at 9:16AM on Dec 12th 2007 by notoneofthem

24. "Thirtysomething" Now there is a show I would like on DVD. To bad for them but catch up with other cast members on the ABC show "Brothers and Sisters".

Posted at 9:32AM on Dec 12th 2007 by Terry

25. Maybe you all don't remember the "little" indescretion Timothy Busfield had where 29 women from around the country came out in support of the minor he abused in 1994. I have first hand knowlege that the guy is a total creep!!!

Posted at 9:54AM on Dec 12th 2007 by Copygal5000

26. I'd be happy to have 20 years - that's a good run as long as it wasn't hell for half of it.

I read a very interesting article about the 4 year itch, not the 7 year itch. Maybe google it if you're interested. People don't seem to be wired for long term.

myspace.com/anotherblackseason

Posted at 9:58AM on Dec 12th 2007 by Another Black Season

27. His best work was done on the "Revenge of the nerds"

Posted at 10:22AM on Dec 12th 2007 by detters

28. NONE of your business
NONE of my business
Put an end to this TMZ "service"

Posted at 10:32AM on Dec 12th 2007 by JohnQ

29. He's so ugly

Posted at 11:50AM on Dec 12th 2007 by Lynn

30. NERD!

Posted at 11:16AM on Dec 12th 2007 by Hotdog on a stick

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