It's a Living
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It's a Living

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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.

Oct 30, 19806 seasons120 episodesEndedEN

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Episodes
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Ep 1

Pilot

Oct 30, 1980
30m

The 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.

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Ep 2

The Intruder

Nov 6, 1980
30m

While 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.

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Ep 3

Roomies

Nov 13, 1980
30m

Vicki'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.

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Ep 4

Fallen Idol

Nov 27, 1980
30m

Vicki'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.

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Ep 5

The Lois Affair

Dec 11, 1980
30m

After 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.

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Ep 6

Super-Mom

Dec 18, 1980
30m

Jan 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.

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