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.
Seasons
1. Episode 1
Air Date: 1977-04-18
Michael 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.
2. Episode 2
Air Date: 1977-04-19
Glenn 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.
3. Episode 3
Air Date: 1977-04-20
Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.
4. Episode 4
Air Date: 1977-04-21
L.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.
5. Episode 5
Air Date: 1977-04-22
L.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.
6. Episode 6
Air Date: 1977-04-25
Bert 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.
7. Episode 7
Air Date: 1977-04-26
Linda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.
8. Episode 8
Air Date: 1977-04-27
Christina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.
9. Episode 9
Air Date: 1977-04-28
Ma 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.
10. Episode 10
Air Date: 1977-04-29
Tina 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.
11. Episode 11
Air Date: 1977-05-02
Ma 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.
12. Episode 12
Air Date: 1977-05-03
Linda 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.
13. Episode 13
Air Date: 1977-05-04
Nancy and Smitty join forces to turn L.W. into the police about Linda's kidnapping; even if it costs them their job.
14. Episode 14
Air Date: 1977-05-05
Bert gets assertive with Christina.
15. Episode 15
Air Date: 1977-05-06
Linda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.
16. Episode 16
Air Date: 1977-05-09
Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.
17. Episode 17
Air Date: 1977-05-10
Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.
18. Episode 18
Air Date: 1977-05-11
Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.
19. Episode 19
Air Date: 1977-05-12
Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.
20. Episode 20
Air Date: 1977-05-13
Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.
21. Episode 21
Air Date: 1977-05-16
Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.
22. Episode 22
Air Date: 1977-05-17
L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.
23. Episode 23
Air Date: 1977-05-18
Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.
24. Episode 24
Air Date: 1977-05-19
Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.
25. Episode 25
Air Date: 1977-05-20
Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.
26. Episode 26
Air Date: 1977-05-23
Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.
27. Episode 27
Air Date: 1977-05-24
Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.
28. Episode 28
Air Date: 1977-05-25
Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.
29. Episode 29
Air Date: 1977-05-26
Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.
30. Episode 30
Air Date: 1977-05-27
Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.
31. Episode 31
Air Date: 1977-05-30
Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.
32. Episode 32
Air Date: 1977-05-31
Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.
33. Episode 33
Air Date: 1977-06-01
Glen auditions for a movie part.
34. Episode 34
Air Date: 1977-06-02
Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.
35. Episode 35
Air Date: 1977-06-03
Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.
36. Episode 36
Air Date: 1977-06-06
Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.
37. Episode 37
Air Date: 1977-06-07
Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.
38. Episode 38
Air Date: 1977-06-08
Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.
39. Episode 39
Air Date: 1977-06-09
A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.
40. Episode 40
Air Date: 1977-06-10
At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.
41. Episode 41
Air Date: 1977-06-13
Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.
42. Episode 42
Air Date: 1977-06-14
Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.
43. Episode 43
Air Date: 1977-06-15
A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.
44. Episode 44
Air Date: 1977-06-16
Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.
45. Episode 45
Air Date: 1977-06-17
Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.
46. Episode 46
Air Date: 1977-06-20
An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.
47. Episode 47
Air Date: 1977-06-21
Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.
48. Episode 48
Air Date: 1977-06-22
L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.
49. Episode 49
Air Date: 1977-06-23
Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.
50. Episode 50
Air Date: 1977-06-24
Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.
51. Episode 51
Air Date: 1977-06-27
With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.
52. Episode 52
Air Date: 1977-06-28
Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.
53. Episode 53
Air Date: 1977-06-29
Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.
54. Episode 54
Air Date: 1977-06-30
Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.
55. Episode 55
Air Date: 1977-07-01
Andrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.
56. Episode 56
Air Date: 1977-07-04
Bert'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.
57. Episode 57
Air Date: 1977-07-05
Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.
58. Episode 58
Air Date: 1977-07-06
After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.
59. Episode 59
Air Date: 1977-07-07
Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.
60. Episode 60
Air Date: 1977-07-08
Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.
61. Episode 61
Air Date: 1977-07-11
Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.
62. Episode 62
Air Date: 1977-07-12
Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.
63. Episode 63
Air Date: 1977-07-13
Nancy worries about Glen's depression.
64. Episode 64
Air Date: 1977-07-14
A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.
65. Episode 65
Air Date: 1977-07-15
Linda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.
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Rating
8.0/10
Release Date
1977-04-18
Episodes
54 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
