All That Glitters
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Play S1 E1All That Glitters is an American situation comedy television series by producer Norman Lear. It consisted of 65 episodes and aired between April 18 and July 15, 1977 in broadcast syndication. The show, a spoof of the soap opera format, depicted the trials and tribulations of a group of executives at the Globatron corporation. The twist of the series was that it was set within a world of complete role-reversal: Women were the "stronger sex," the executives and breadwinners, while the "weaker sex" – the men – were the secretaries or stay-at-home househusbands. Men were often treated as sex objects. The series features Eileen Brennan, Greg Evigan, Lois Nettleton, Gary Sandy, Tim Thomerson and Jessica Walter. Comic actor and cartoon voice artist Chuck McCann was also a regular. Linda Gray played transgender fashion model Linda Murkland, the first transgender series regular on American television. Before and after its premiere, All That Glitters was negatively received and the series lasted just 13 weeks.
Cast: Lois Nettleton, Barbara Baxley, Anita Gillette
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Season 1
65 episodes
- 1. Episode 1Michael tells Andrea that he wants to marry her and that it would not interfere with her career aspirations. Glen prepares to impress Joan Hamblyn. Globatron is a buzz with L.W. Carruthers popping in. Christina and Dan prepare an evening rendezvous.CC23minApr 18, 1977
- 2. Episode 2Glenn tries to impress Joan Hamblyn. L.W. lets it be known that hiring Linda Murkland for the campaign is a catastrophe. L.W. warns Linda if she goes public with her "secret" there will be dire consequences. Bert overhears Christina on the phone with Dan and confronts Christina.CC23minApr 19, 1977
- 3. Episode 3Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.CC23minApr 20, 1977
- 4. Episode 4L.W. informs the executives that Linda Murkland is a transsexual and wants to tell the world. Ma Packer and Sonny Packer are holding Linda hostage for a million dollar ransom. The executives wonder if L.W. is behind Linda's kidnapping. Bert gets advice from his plumber.CC23minApr 21, 1977
- 5. Episode 5L.W. talks with Linda via Ma Packer. Ma tells L.W. that she wants a million dollars in small bills. Michael and Andrea argue over Andrea's new client Steve Norlinger. Michael blurts out to Andrea that Linda has been kidnapped. Bert gets advice from Glenn.CC23minApr 22, 1977
- 6. Episode 6Bert and Glenn bond over their issues. Andrea is thrilled that Michael is going to help her with her case with Steve. Linda tries to convince Ma to set her free. Nancy tells Christina she would love to give up the daily grind. Nancy is worried about the handling of Linda's kidnapping. Ma pushes Linda towards Sonny.CC23minApr 25, 1977
- 7. Episode 7Linda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.CC23minApr 26, 1977
- 8. Episode 8Christina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.CC23minApr 27, 1977
- 9. Episode 9Ma gets to know Linda better. Nancy worries about the way L.W. is handling Linda's kidnapping. Glenn tries to boost Bert's confidence. Glenn worries Andrea is using Michael.CC23minApr 28, 1977
- 10. Episode 10Tina seduces a clueless Glenn. Things continue to be rocky between Michael and Andrea. Linda's kidnapping is nagging at Nancy. The exec's meet for a Friday night dinner out.CC23minApr 29, 1977
- 11. Episode 11Ma visits L.W. and ups Linda's ransom to 5 million. Wes confides to Bert about the Italian producer and what he actually did for a role. Dan tells Christina he is leaving Globatron with another job offer.CC23minMay 2, 1977
- 12. Episode 12Linda is having trouble gripping to reality. Bert is at the breaking point. Michael calls Andrea to say he loves her. Steve and Andrea get cozy. L.W. continues dealing with Farrah.CC23minMay 3, 1977
- 13. Episode 13Nancy and Smitty join forces to turn L.W. into the police about Linda's kidnapping; even if it costs them their job.CC23minMay 4, 1977
- 14. Episode 14Bert gets assertive with Christina.CC23minMay 5, 1977
- 15. Episode 15Linda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.CC23minMay 6, 1977
- 16. Episode 16Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.CC23minMay 9, 1977
- 17. Episode 17Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.CC23minMay 10, 1977
- 18. Episode 18Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.CC23minMay 11, 1977
- 19. Episode 19Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.CC23minMay 12, 1977
- 20. Episode 20Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.CC23minMay 13, 1977
- 21. Episode 21Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.CC23minMay 16, 1977
- 22. Episode 22L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.CC23minMay 17, 1977
- 23. Episode 23Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.CC23minMay 18, 1977
- 24. Episode 24Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.CC23minMay 19, 1977
- 25. Episode 25Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.CC23minMay 20, 1977
- 26. Episode 26Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.CC23minMay 23, 1977
- 27. Episode 27Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.CC23minMay 24, 1977
- 28. Episode 28Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.CC23minMay 25, 1977
- 29. Episode 29Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.CC23minMay 26, 1977
- 30. Episode 30Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.CC23minMay 27, 1977
- 31. Episode 31Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.CC23minMay 30, 1977
- 32. Episode 32Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.CC23minMay 31, 1977
- 33. Episode 33Glen auditions for a movie part.CC23minJun 1, 1977
- 34. Episode 34Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.CC23minJun 2, 1977
- 35. Episode 35Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.CC23minJun 3, 1977
- 36. Episode 36Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.CC23minJun 6, 1977
- 37. Episode 37Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.CC23minJun 7, 1977
- 38. Episode 38Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.CC23minJun 8, 1977
- 39. Episode 39A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.CC23minJun 9, 1977
- 40. Episode 40At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.CC23minJun 10, 1977
- 41. Episode 41Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.CC23minJun 13, 1977
- 42. Episode 42Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.CC23minJun 14, 1977
- 43. Episode 43A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.CC23minJun 15, 1977
- 44. Episode 44Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.CC23minJun 16, 1977
- 45. Episode 45Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.CC23minJun 17, 1977
- 46. Episode 46An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.CC23minJun 20, 1977
- 47. Episode 47Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.CC23minJun 21, 1977
- 48. Episode 48L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.CC23minJun 22, 1977
- 49. Episode 49Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.CC23minJun 23, 1977
- 50. Episode 50Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.CC23minJun 24, 1977
- 51. Episode 51With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.CC23minJun 27, 1977
- 52. Episode 52Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.CC23minJun 28, 1977
- 53. Episode 53Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.CC23minJun 29, 1977
- 54. Episode 54Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.CC23minJun 30, 1977
- 55. Episode 55Andrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.CC23minJul 1, 1977
- 56. Episode 56Bert's father Fred flatly tells his agoraphobic son to come out of the closet, and later speaks out against the new morality at a men's awareness meeting.CC23minJul 4, 1977
- 57. Episode 57Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.CC23minJul 5, 1977
- 58. Episode 58After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.CC23minJul 6, 1977
- 59. Episode 59Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.CC23minJul 7, 1977
- 60. Episode 60Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.CC23minJul 8, 1977
- 61. Episode 61Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.CC23minJul 11, 1977
- 62. Episode 62Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.CC23minJul 12, 1977
- 63. Episode 63Nancy worries about Glen's depression.CC23minJul 13, 1977
- 64. Episode 64A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.CC23minJul 14, 1977
- 65. Episode 65Linda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.CC23minJul 15, 1977
All That Glitters
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All That Glitters is an American situation comedy television series by producer Norman Lear. It consisted of 65 episodes and aired between April 18 and July 15, 1977 in broadcast syndication. The show, a spoof of the soap opera format, depicted the trials and tribulations of a group of executives at the Globatron corporation. The twist of the series was that it was set within a world of complete role-reversal: Women were the "stronger sex," the executives and breadwinners, while the "weaker sex" – the men – were the secretaries or stay-at-home househusbands. Men were often treated as sex objects. The series features Eileen Brennan, Greg Evigan, Lois Nettleton, Gary Sandy, Tim Thomerson and Jessica Walter. Comic actor and cartoon voice artist Chuck McCann was also a regular. Linda Gray played transgender fashion model Linda Murkland, the first transgender series regular on American television. Before and after its premiere, All That Glitters was negatively received and the series lasted just 13 weeks.
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