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Any see that new show Meet The Putmans on TLC?

always1stepbehind

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

It's a family of 25 that all live under the same roof. Mom, Dad, their 4 adult kids, their spouses and 15 grandkids. I was thinking it was going to be another zoo like watching Sister Wives with all the kids etc. but it was actually interesting to hear their story. The newest episode was their 16th grandchild being born.

They live in a 6000 sf house in Michigan and they are in the works of building a 36,000 sf home for all of them to continue living together for generations to come. The own/manage properties and have a construction company...apparently they all share 1 bank account and combine income.

I thought they were all very likable just from the few episodes I watched. What blew me away is that they are currently living with 1 washer and dryer for all those people and only 2 baths in that 6000 sf home!!

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matti5

9 years ago

I don't know how long its been on, but I did watch an episode last year. It was the episode that ratherbesewing mentions. The son and his wife clearly wanted to move closer to his job because the commute was exhausting and he was worried about the affect it was having on his job, family and health. I was appalled at the reaction from the parents and siblings. The parents, especially the dad has way too much control.

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Suzieque
9 years ago
I've seen the promos for it but didn't see the episode. Maybe I'll tune in. My question while watching the promos was "Why"? You've given more info.
moonie_57 (8 NC)
9 years ago
I saw part of it. They're all very likeable people and seem to get along very well. I'm not in agreement with one bank account. It's a sure bet dad controls the purse strings.

And i find the dad a bit creepy and controlling. I would have liked to have seen his son in law's reaction to dad believing he has the final say concerning his married daughters health and pregnancy. Really??? That totally turned me off and I probably won't watch it again. Ive been watching too much tv anyway.
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always1stepbehind
Original Author
9 years ago
Moonie: that caught my ear too when the dad made the comment about him having the final say on his daughters health. I was like "really??" hmmm.
moonie_57 (8 NC)
9 years ago
1step, come back and give your opinion after the next show. I really liked the mothers relationship with her daughters-in-law.
Chi
9 years ago
Oh wow, 25 people. That would drive me nuts as I need plenty of alone time. Though I guess if you grow up that way you don't know any different.
ritamay91710
9 years ago
I've seen the commercials for it. For the life of me I couldn't figure out why anyone would want to live in that situation. After reading what you guys said, I really have no interest in watching it. Wouldn't be for me. And I loved my in-laws. Lol.
always1stepbehind
Original Author
9 years ago
I have only three in my household and I constantly have wash to do...I couldn't even wash for 25 people!!
ratherbesewing
9 years ago
This show is a cross between The Duggers and Sister Wives. An interesting story line that I saw: Physician son in law commutes 1 1/2 hours EACH WAY to work. He has a safety concern because he is so tired after his long hours at the hospital. When the couple told the family they needed to move, the family is shocked and then they pray on it and take a family vote!
ritamay91710
9 years ago
Oh brother.....Lol.
Uptown Gal
9 years ago
The Dad is a piece of work, I think.

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