Barrie Youngfellow
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6.013 votes198030mEndedComedy
Synopsis
“Get 'em with laughs!”
It's a Living is an American sitcom set in a restaurant at the top of the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. The show aired on ABC from October 30, 1980 until June 11, 1982. After the series was cancelled, new episodes aired in first-run syndication from September 28, 1985 to April 8, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver, Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions, later in association with Golden West Television and Lorimar-Telepictures.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. PilotNow viewing1980-10-3030mThe series opens with innocent Vicki contemplating going out on a date with a pilot. She's even more worried about what's going to happen after the dinner, since she still is a virgin.
- 2. The Intruder1980-11-0630mWhile her husband and children are away on a camping trip, Lois has Jan stay overnight due to the fact that a burglar has been terrorizing her neighborhood. It turns into a slumber party when Dot and Vicki insist on sleeping over as well but the fun quickly is dampened when the burglar makes an appearance.
- 3. Roomies1980-11-1330mVicki's plans are ruined when tenants change their minds about moving out of an apartment which is to be hers. This prompts the other waitresses to talk Cassie into putting her up for a few days.
- 4. Fallen Idol1980-11-2730mVicki's father comes to town for a visit and Vicki is worried about his reaction to the skimpy outfits she must wear for work. However this worry pales in comparison to her discovering her dad and Nancy having a one night stand.
- 5. The Lois Affair1980-12-1130mAfter having a big argument with her husband, Lois runs into her high school sweetheart who wants to pick up where they left off. When he gives Lois his hotel key, a concerned Dot and Vicki follow her and try to stop her from making what could be the biggest mistake of her life.
- 6. Super-Mom1980-12-1830mJan wants to be able to afford to pay for ballet lessons for her daughter, so she picks up a second job, preparing invitations. However, her second job begins to interfere with her job at the restaurant which prompts Nancy to fire her.
- 7. Cassie's Punctured Romance1981-01-0130mCassie is reluctant to stay with her latest boyfriend since falling in love is something that she is uncomfortable with. Meanwhile to impress him, she decides to cook a meal, with a little help from her fellow waitresses.
- 8. Up On the Roof1981-01-0830mThe staff must stay calm when a fire breaks out in the hotel a few floor below the restaurant. They must also try to keep the customers as calm as possible which proves difficult at times since the customers include a bickering married couple, a money grubbing televangilist and a man who's having an affair on his wife.
- 9. Making the Grade1981-01-1530mJan makes a mistake when she accepts her economics professor's offer to go out on a date. However, when she tries to break off their romance, he hands her an ultimatum: sleep with me or I'll give you an F in the course.
- 10. Our Man Barry1981-01-2230mDot and Vicki begin dating the same man which only aggravates the situation at the restaurant where Nancy imposes a crash diet on Cassie and Jan.
- 11. R-E-S-P-E-C-T1981-01-2930mLois learns that an invitation to speak to her daughter's class about working mothers was prompted by her daughter's essay describing her as vice president of a bank. Meanwhile, Dot tries to cheer up an impotent Sonny.
- 12. Kids1981-07-2130mJan and Lois have a ongoing debate over the discovery of a girlie magazine in the possesion of Lois's son.
- 13. You're Not Old, You're Fired1981-08-0430mNancy is unexpectedly fired from her hostess position at the restaurant. Her firing is not the only surprise as is the reason she was fired which forces her to come face to face with age discrimination.
Cast
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Marian Mercer
Nancy Beebe Miller
Gail Edwards
Dot Higgins
Crystal Bernard
Amy Tompkins
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Ginger St. James
Paul Kreppel
Sonny Mann
Richard Stahl
Howard Miller
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FAQ
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Is It's a Living available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does It's a Living have?
It's a Living has 6 seasons and 120 episodes.
When did It's a Living first air?
It's a Living first aired in 1980.
Is It's a Living still running?
It's a Living's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is It's a Living?
It's a Living is classified as Comedy.