Gene Simmons Family Jewels Season 2 Episode 22 It Was a Very Good Year
- TV14
- August 26, 2007
- 21 min
Gene Simmons Family Jewels season 2 episode 22, titled "It Was a Very Good Year," follows the life of the Simmons family as they continue to navigate through their family dynamics and personal relationships. With Gene Simmons, the legendary frontman of KISS, relinquishing his lifestyle of being a lead singer to embracing his role as a devoted father, viewers get an inside look at the family's daily life and the obstacles they encounter.
In this particular episode, the family is reminiscing about all the good memories they've had together over the years, specifically during summer vacations. They go on a trip to Lake Tahoe in California, where Gene and his wife, Shannon, first met and fell in love. The family spends quality time together participating in various activities such as swimming, hiking, and boating. They also take a trip on the MS Dixie, a paddle-wheel boat that offers stunning views of Tahoe's crystal clear waters and the surrounding mountains.
As Gene and Shannon watch their daughter Sophie, who is now a teenager, navigate through the trials and tribulations of adolescence, they reminisce on their own pasts and how they have grown as individuals and a family. They also reflect on Gene's journey in music and how he has evolved over the years.
Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse of the family's sense of humor, dynamics, and love for each other. It becomes apparent that despite their fame and fortune, the Simmons family is just like any other family, with their own ups and downs, but always managing to come together as a unit.
As the family wraps up their summer vacation, they plan for the upcoming school year and reflect on the good times they've shared. "It Was a Very Good Year" illustrates the importance of creating and cherishing memories with family and loved ones, even amidst life's challenges.