All That Glitters
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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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.Episode 1
18-04-197723mMichael 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. Ca...
- Ep 2
2.Episode 2
19-04-197723mGlenn 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...
- Ep 3
3.Episode 3
20-04-197723mAspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.
- Ep 4
4.Episode 4
21-04-197723mL.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...
- Ep 5
5.Episode 5
22-04-197723mL.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 blurt...
- Ep 6
6.Episode 6
25-04-197723mBert 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 Christ...
- Ep 7
7.Episode 7
26-04-197723mLinda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.
- Ep 8
8.Episode 8
27-04-197723mChristina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.
- Ep 9
9.Episode 9
28-04-197723mMa 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.
- Ep 10
10.Episode 10
29-04-197723mTina 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.
- Ep 11
11.Episode 11
02-05-197723mMa 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...
- Ep 12
12.Episode 12
03-05-197723mLinda 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.
- Ep 13
13.Episode 13
04-05-197723mNancy and Smitty join forces to turn L.W. into the police about Linda's kidnapping; even if it costs them their job.
- Ep 14
14.Episode 14
05-05-197723mBert gets assertive with Christina.
- Ep 15
15.Episode 15
06-05-197723mLinda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.
- Ep 16
16.Episode 16
09-05-197723mBert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.
- Ep 17
17.Episode 17
10-05-197723mChristina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.
- Ep 18
18.Episode 18
11-05-197723mChristina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.
- Ep 19
19.Episode 19
12-05-197723mNancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.
- Ep 20
20.Episode 20
13-05-197723mDan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.
- Ep 21
21.Episode 21
16-05-197723mBert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.
- Ep 22
22.Episode 22
17-05-197723mL.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.
- Ep 23
23.Episode 23
18-05-197723mGlen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.
- Ep 24
24.Episode 24
19-05-197723mNancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.
- Ep 25
25.Episode 25
20-05-197723mDan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.
- Ep 26
26.Episode 26
23-05-197723mPeggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.
- Ep 27
27.Episode 27
24-05-197723mGlen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.
- Ep 28
28.Episode 28
25-05-197723mMichael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.
- Ep 29
29.Episode 29
26-05-197723mBert and Glen launch a joint business venture.
- Ep 30
30.Episode 30
27-05-197723mAndrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.
- Ep 31
31.Episode 31
30-05-197723mNancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.
- Ep 32
32.Episode 32
31-05-197723mBert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.
- Ep 33
33.Episode 33
01-06-197723mGlen auditions for a movie part.
- Ep 34
34.Episode 34
02-06-197723mChristina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.
- Ep 35
35.Episode 35
03-06-197723mGlen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.
- Ep 36
36.Episode 36
06-06-197723mBert makes a lunch date with Smitty.
- Ep 37
37.Episode 37
07-06-197723mBert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.
- Ep 38
38.Episode 38
08-06-197723mGlen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.
- Ep 39
39.Episode 39
09-06-197723mA desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.
- Ep 40
40.Episode 40
10-06-197723mAt the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.
- Ep 41
41.Episode 41
13-06-197723mDan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.
- Ep 42
42.Episode 42
14-06-197723mBert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.
- Ep 43
43.Episode 43
15-06-197723mA troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.
- Ep 44
44.Episode 44
16-06-197723mSmitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.
- Ep 45
45.Episode 45
17-06-197723mBert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.
- Ep 46
46.Episode 46
20-06-197723mAn agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.
- Ep 47
47.Episode 47
21-06-197723mMichael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.
- Ep 48
48.Episode 48
22-06-197723mL.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.
- Ep 49
49.Episode 49
23-06-197723mDan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.
- Ep 50
50.Episode 50
24-06-197723mDr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.
- Ep 51
51.Episode 51
27-06-197723mWith an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.
- Ep 52
52.Episode 52
28-06-197723mAndrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.
- Ep 53
53.Episode 53
29-06-197723mMichael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.
- Ep 54
54.Episode 54
30-06-197723mBert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.
- Ep 55
55.Episode 55
01-07-197723mAndrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.
- Ep 56
56.Episode 56
04-07-197723mBert'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.
- Ep 57
57.Episode 57
05-07-197723mPeggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.
- Ep 58
58.Episode 58
06-07-197723mAfter arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.
- Ep 59
59.Episode 59
07-07-197723mAndrea must choose between Michael and her career.
- Ep 60
60.Episode 60
08-07-197723mChristina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.
- Ep 61
61.Episode 61
11-07-197723mHoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.
- Ep 62
62.Episode 62
12-07-197723mGlen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.
- Ep 63
63.Episode 63
13-07-197723mNancy worries about Glen's depression.
- Ep 64
64.Episode 64
14-07-197723mA forlorn Glen decides to leave town.
- Ep 65
65.Episode 65
15-07-197723mLinda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.
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