Lotsa Luck (1973)
Lotsa Luck is an American sitcom that aired during the 1973-74 television season. The series stars Dom DeLuise as bachelor Stanley Belmont who lives with his bossy mother, his sister Olive and her unemployed husband, Arthur. Jack Knight stars as Stanley's best friend, Bummy. Lotsa Luck is based on the British London Weekend Television series On the Buses.
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Episodes
- 1 1. Olive's Present1973-09-10In the pilot episode, Olive gets her foot stuck in the toilet tank after trying to stand on the broken tank lid. In trying to extricate it, however, Stanley ends up breaking the wh
- 2 2. The Bare Facts1973-09-17Olive is concerned that Arthur has visited the free clinic three times in one week, and that this may be a sign he's seriously ill. Stanley isn't as concerned about Arthur's well-b
- 3 3. Trial Separation1973-09-24On their seventh wedding anniversary, Olive and Arthur have a terrible fight when Arthur tries to save money by "recycling" the anniversary card he gave Olive the year before. This
- 4 4. The Librarian1973-10-01Stanley's mother invites a librarian over for dinner, thinking she'll be a "nice girl" for Stanley to meet. Initially irritated at his mother's matchmaking, Stanley soon changes hi
- 5 5. The Suit1973-10-08Frustrated at the rising cost of living and Arthur's continuing unemployment, Stanley gives Arthur an ultimatum: get a job, or he'll get no more food paid for by Stanley. Arthur ag
- 6 6. Mom's Secret1973-10-15Stanley and Olive notice that their mother has gone out three nights in a row supposedly to do the laundry at a laundromat. They become even more suspicious when she almost forgets
- 7 7. The Winning Purse1973-10-19Tired of hearing Stanley complain about bills, Arthur offers Stanley an easy way to make money - by following Arthur's horse racing tips. Stanley refuses, but his mother insists up
- 8 8. The Family Plot1973-10-29The City of New York sends the Belmonts a letter that in order to expand its airport, it intends to condemn the cemetery plot where Stanley's and Olive's late father (and their mot
- 9 9. The Shrink1973-11-05Stanley has been suffering from insomnia, and his fatigue begins to affect his job performance. When Bummy advises him that this could lead to a demotion back to driving a bus, Sta
- 10 10. The New Stan1973-11-12Stanley becomes frustrated at his lack of success at getting dates with the women in his little black book, so Bummy suggests a change in his image. First he helps Stan get a "mod"
- 11 11. Arthur's Inheritance1973-11-26A telegram arrives one evening for Arthur, and after some hesitation he opens it to learn that his rich, 93 year-old Uncle Elroy from Montana has died and left him something. Stanl
- 12 12. The Belmont Connection1973-12-03Stanley is visited by a police lieutenant who advises him that the Lost and Found Department might be used as a "drop" in a drug deal, though only after a couple of dry runs. Stanl
- 13 13. Will You Marry Me?1973-12-10Stanley has been dating a new woman named Marsha, and invites her to dinner to meet his family. As the evening progresses, Stanley decides that it's finally time to "pop the questi
- 14 14. Do Me A Favor1974-01-11One of Stanley's old friends from the neighborhood, Nunzio Farentino, is now Rick Ferris, a successful singer who lives in Hollywood. When the Belmonts learn that Nunzio/Rick is pu
- 15 15. Stan And The Wealthy Widow1974-01-18The Belmonts entertain Stanley's former acquaintance from high school, Wilma Wallachek, who at that time was known as "Two-Ton Wallachek." Wilma is now out of the Marine Corps, sli
- 16 16. The Talent Show1974-01-25The annual bus company talent show has come around again, with the first prize a week's vacation in Miami. Stanley and Bummy Pfitzer initially discuss reviving their routine as a m
- 17 17. A Little Order Of Law And Order1974-02-01The Belmont household is the victim of a burglary. Not getting much help from the police, Stanley decides to install a burglar alarm, but finds that it is not particularly effectiv
- 18 18. You Oughta Be In Pictures1974-02-08Stan decides to compete for the part of "Driver Dan," the bus company's spokesman in a series of local television commercials. His "everyman" looks -- such as being chubby and bald
- 19 19. Stan's Assistant1974-02-15Because of the energy crisis, more people are riding the bus, and more items are piling up in the Lost and Found department, creating a different crisis for Stanley. Stanley's boss
- 20 20. Arthur Makes His Move1974-02-22Arthur discovers that his old Navy buddy Monroe is being treated at the same clinic that Arthur uses. Arthur invites Monroe over to dinner, and Stanley finds Monroe to be the same
- 21 21. Bummy's Girl1974-03-08Bummy has fallen hard for his new girlfriend, Gloria -- so much so that he's even thrown away his little black book. While he's off visiting his parents in Boston, Bummy asks Stanl
- 22 22. Get Off My Back1974-03-15While trying to fix a hole in his kitchen ceiling, Stanley is injured in a fall from a ladder. He finds that the cost of medical treatment and physical therapy will place a serious
- 23 23. The Family FluMa and Olive come down with the flu, ruining Stan and Bummy's double date plans. Then, Olive shares her flu bug with the family.
Cast
Dom DeLuiseStanley Belmont
Kathleen FreemanIris Belmont
Beverly SandersOlive Swann
Jack KnightBummy Pfitzer
Wynn IrwinArthur SwannYou might also like
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