Stu Silver
Director
It's a Living (1980)
Season 5
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.
Released Oct. 30, 1980
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.1980s, imdb.waitress, imdb.f-rated, imdb.workplace, imdb.workplace-comedy, imdb.los-angeles-california, imdb.pantyhose + 5 more, imdb.female-stockinged-feet, imdb.camera-shot-of-feet, imdb.laugh-track, tmdb.sitcom, imdb.sitcom-comedy
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Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S5E1 - Till Death Do Us Part
Sonny's in love and plans to marry if his fiancee can get to the church on time. Meanwhile, Howard prepares for a visit from his high-school sweetheart.
Sept. 26, 1987, midnight
S5E2 - Her Back to the Future
As the staff prepares for a wedding reception, Nancy dozes off and has a bizarre dream about her own marriage, ten years in the future to Sonny.
Oct. 3, 1987, midnight
S5E3 - No, My Darling Daughter
When Ellen, Jan's daughter, has a date with a senior, all the waitresses worry. Meanwhile, Howard asks Nancy for $900 to pay back a loan shark.
Oct. 10, 1987, midnight
S5E4 - Sweet Charity
Dot's in charge of a children's play ""Little Red Riding Hood"" but when the cast is quarentined with the chicken pox, the restaurant staff is asked to fill the roles.
Oct. 17, 1987, midnight
S5E5 - Killing of Sister Dot
Dot is thrilled about her new part on a soap opera until she realizes her character is in imminent danger of being killed off.
Oct. 24, 1987, midnight
S5E6 - The Date Show
Nancy has just the solution to Howard's mid-life crisis: she invites him to a square dance, and she won't take no for an answer.
Oct. 31, 1987, midnight
S5E7 - Search and Strike
Nancy is having a bad week: hotel management wants her to search the waitresses' lockers, and Howard wants her to back off.
Nov. 7, 1987, midnight
S5E8 - The Vegas Show (1)
When singer Jack Jones checks into the hotel for a few days, he strikes up a friendship with Nancy and invites her to Las Vegas for a long weekend.
Nov. 14, 1987, midnight
S5E9 - The Vegas Show (2)
When a jealous Howard follows Nancy to Las Vegas, he's horrified to find her gambling at a blackjack table with a lounge lizard named Chick.
Nov. 21, 1987, midnight
S5E10 - The Sonny's Mother Show
Sonny's dreading an impending visit from his mother: she's never forgivin him for becoming a lounge singer instead of a classical pianist.
Nov. 28, 1987, midnight
S5E11 - Strictly Personal
Dot doesn't get quite the response she had hoped for after placing an ad in the personals column.
Dec. 12, 1987, midnight
S5E12 - A Pen Pal for Your Thoughts
The prison pen pal whom Amy has been writing too has surprising news for her, he's getting out of prison. The even bigger news is that he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.
Dec. 19, 1987, midnight
S5E13 - Twelve Angry Women
Sonny manages to infuriate an entire table of feminists while Dot starts dating one of Amy's ex-boyfriends.
Dec. 26, 1987, midnight
S5E14 - Skin Deep
After seeing Howard flirting with a much younger woman, Nancy begins considering having a face lift.
Jan. 2, 1988, midnight
S5E15 - Everyone's a Critic
Dot has a monumental case of jitters on the opening night of her new play on account of her journalist boyfriend is assigned to review her performance.
Jan. 16, 1988, midnight
S5E16 - Take Back Your Mink
Richie hits the big money which lands Jan in a mink coat. However, is his sudden success short lived?
Jan. 23, 1988, midnight
S5E17 - The One About the Tattooed Lady
Nancy's cousin, Grace, stops by for a visit but that's not the only surprise for Nancy, her cousin is covered from head to toe in tatoos.
Jan. 30, 1988, midnight
S5E18 - Daddy's Little Girl
Jan has hopes of reuniting her divorced parents but there is one hitch in her plan, her father is newly engaged.
Feb. 6, 1988, midnight
S5E19 - Ginger's Grandmother Show
Ginger's grandmother shows up on Ginger's doorstep, complaining that her son won't let her drive anymore. Meanwhile, Sonny decides to make a music video in the restaurant.
Feb. 13, 1988, midnight
S5E20 - Dot's Hope
When Dot's friend comes to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune, Dot gets her a job in the restaurant washing dishes.
Feb. 20, 1988, midnight
S5E21 - The Amy and Louie Show
Sonny sees red when Amy finally agrees to go on a date, but not with him but with his friend Louie. Meanwhile, Ginger is dreading her blind date with an egg salesman named Wilbur.
Feb. 27, 1988, midnight
S5E22 - Ginger and the Senator
Ginger's efforts to campaign for her favorite senator makes front-page news when she's photographed sitting on his lap.
April 23, 1988, midnight
S5E23 - Healings, Nothing More Than Healings
Sonny becomes an instant hero after saving a choking victim by administering the Heimlich maneuver. Meanwhile, Nancy and Howard contemplate taking seperate vacations.
April 30, 1988, midnight
S5E24 - The No Guys Show
Ginger's in quandry: her perfect boyfriend wants to tie the knot, but she's not ready to settle down.
May 7, 1988, midnight
S5E25 - The Waiting Game
The waitresses wax philosophic when a journalist interviews them about the pros and cons of their careers.
May 14, 1988, midnight
S5E26 - Tune In, Tune Out
Jan feels that her relationship with Richie is in a rut, so to spice it up, she borrows a blond wig from Dot. However, the results are not exactly what she intended. Meanwhile, a TV is installed in the lounge.
May 28, 1988, midnight
ABC
30 min/ep
3600 min
Oct. 30, 1980
April 8, 1989, midnight
Ended
NR
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