It's a Living (1980)
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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.
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Episodes
- 1 1. The Roof Show1986-09-27 · 30mOn a night when everyone wants to leave early, the majority of the staff systematically becomes trapped on the roof, leaving Amy, Nancy and Howard to deal with a mob of customers.
- 2 2. The Bar1986-10-04 · 30mAmy is feeling lonely so to pick up her spirits, the girls take her out to a singles bar. However, each one of the girls encounter a man who is far from Mr. Right.
- 3 3. The Reunion Show1986-10-11 · 30mNewly married Jan is set to attend her high school reunion and is thrilled that she will get to see her old boyfriend, one who still holds a torch for her and her for him. Meanwhi
- 4 4. Surprise1986-10-18 · 30mJan's birthday is coming up but Amy has not such a nice surprise for Jan, after she becomes convinced that Richie is having an affair with Ginger.
- 5 5. Nancy's Sister1986-10-25 · 30mNancy is not to pleased with a visit from her sister, Gloria, and things don't improve when Nancy becomes convinced that Gloria is trying to take Howard away from her.
- 6 6. Night at the Iguana1986-11-01 · 30mAfter their car breaks down, while on a trip to Las Vegas, Sonny and the girls check into a hotel. A hotel that is run by a mysterious man and his unseen mother.
- 7 7. Family Feud1986-11-08 · 30mDivorcees are coming out of the wood work when Dot's mother and Jan's father come for a visit and hit it off.
- 8 8. The Dot and Howard Show1986-11-15 · 30mAfter going out one evening to a social event, Dot and Howard begin a series of dates that everyone becomes convinced that Dot and Howard's relationship has turned into something o
- 9 9. Farewell, My Sonny1986-11-22 · 30mThe hotel hosts a murder mystery but things turn surprisingly real when Sonny becomes the prime suspect in a murder.
- 10 10. Critic's Choice1986-12-06 · 30mA long time rival and food critic of Howard's visits the hotel which puts Howard's job and relationship with Nancy in jeopardy.
- 11 11. Richie's Sculpture1986-12-20 · 30mRichie's new sculpture is a smash success and agrees to let it be displayed in the restaurant. His success crumbles, however, when Jan allows the sculpture to be sold to a tourist
- 12 12. Sonny's Oil (a.k.a.) The Oil Show1987-01-03 · 30mSonny strikes oil and with the help from a shady investor, tries to convince the girls to go in on an oil investment.
- 13 13. Nancy's Birthday Party1987-01-10 · 30mNancy drops heavy hints about her upcoming birthday and expects a party to be thrown. Meanwhile, Jan and Richie fight and Sonny pleads to join Dot's car pool.
- 14 14. The Evictables1987-01-17 · 30mThanks to Jan's advice, Ginger is evicted from her apartment after withholding the rent to force the landlord to repaint it. Ginger then moves in with Amy, who lives in a ""No Men
- 15 15. Ginger's Baby1987-01-24 · 30mGinger babysits for a friend who later strands Ginger with the baby who takes him to work. Meanwhile, Sonny car-sits for a friend, but picks up the wrong the wrong car, one that b
- 16 16. Bachelor Party1987-01-31 · 30mHoward's naive niece visits and begins dating Sonny. Something Howard is determind to put an end to.
- 17 17. Amy's Rusty1987-02-07 · 30mAmy feels guilty for being unwed so she decides to reunite with an old flame. Meanwhile, Dot sells skin care products.
- 18 18. Dot's Priest1987-02-14 · 30mDot is slightly unnerved by an old boyfriend who's becoming a priest and is questioning his commitment.
- 19 19. The Dickie Doodle Show1987-02-21 · 30mJan Murray plays a former children's show host whose fan club dinner clashes with Nancy's meeting with a vice president from the restaurant chain.
- 20 20. The Howie Show1987-02-28 · 30mSouth Pacific natives arrive to worship the person they consider a supreme being, Howard. Meanwhile, Nancy challenges the waitresses to a contest.
- 21 21. The Dot Quits Show1987-03-07 · 30mDot quits to become a full-time unemployed actress. Meanwhile, Sonny writes a musical based on Attila the Hun and Ginger's footwear fetish spreads to Amy.
- 22 22. The Two Guys Show1987-05-02 · 30mGinger weighs the merits of two boyfriends while Howard weighs offers from other restaurants.
- 23 23. A Romantic Comedy1987-05-09 · 30mA romantic evening alone in the hotel is anything but for Jan and Richie, who weather interruptions from the restaurant staff.
- 24 24. Manhandling1987-05-16 · 30mFur flies after Ginger buys Jan's car and Amy asks Dot to act as a go-between with a handsome new employee.
- 25 25. Nancy's Shrink1987-05-23 · 30mNancy reviews her relationships with her employees during a visit to her psychiatrist.
Cast
Barrie YoungfellowJan Hoffmeyer Gray
Marian MercerNancy Beebe Miller
Gail EdwardsDot Higgins
Crystal BernardAmy Tompkins
Sheryl Lee RalphGinger St. James
Paul KreppelSonny Mann
Richard StahlHoward MillerImages
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