One in a Million (American TV series)

One In A Million is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC for one season in 1980. The show was developed as a starring vehicle for comedian Shirley Hemphill after the success of What's Happening!! (1976–79) in which she played a supporting role.[1] The show was not a success and was cancelled after just 13 episodes. The series was broadcast on Saturdays at 8 p.m Eastern time.

One In A Million
GenreSitcom
StarringShirley Hemphill
Keene Curtis
Carl Ballantine
Mel Stewart
Ann Weldon
Richard Paul
Dorothy Fielding
Country of originUSA
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producer(s)Saul Turteltaub
Bernie Orenstein
Sid Dorfman
Arnold Kane
Running time30 Minutes
Production company(s)TOY Productions
DistributorColumbia Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseJanuary 8 –
June 23, 1980

The series centers around Shirley Simmons (Hemphill), a sharp-tongued taxicab driver who inherits controlling interest in the multimillion-dollar conglomerate Grayson Enterprises at the death of its founder, Jonathan Grayson, one of Shirley's regular fares. Gleefully assuming her position as CEO, she declares war on 'pompous stuffed shirts', especially company vice president Roland Cushing (Keene Curtis). She finds an ally in Nancy (Dorothy Fielding), Grayson's secretary. The series was set in New York City.

The cast included several well-known character actors including Richard Paul as Mr. Grayson's nephew and Carl Ballantine as the owner of Shirley's favorite deli.

Cast
Actor Role
Shirley Hemphill Shirley Simmons
Richard Paul Barton Stone
Billy Wallace Dennis
Carl Ballantine Max Kellerman
Ralph Wilcox Duke
Mel Stewart Raymond Simmons
Keene Curtis Mr. Cushing
Ann Weldon Edna Simmons
Dorothy Fielding Nancy Boyer

Episodes
Nº Title Original air date
1"Chairman of the Board"January 8, 1980 (1980-01-08)
2"Executive Dad"January 15, 1980 (1980-01-15)
3"Shirley's Prince of a Guy"January 26, 1980 (1980-01-26)
4"On the Cuff"February 2, 1980 (1980-02-02)
Guest star: Ellen Bry (Joanie)
5"Lost Weekend"February 9, 1980 (1980-02-09)
6"Stone vs. Simmons"February 16, 1980 (1980-02-16)
7"The Chairman Babysits"February 23, 1980 (1980-02-23)
8"Suddenly Single"March 1, 1980 (1980-03-01)
9"Cushing Quits"March 8, 1980 (1980-03-08)
10"Max Falls in Love"March 15, 1980 (1980-03-15)
11"Over the Hill"March 22, 1980 (1980-03-22)
12"The Committee"March 29, 1980 (1980-03-29)
13"The Italian Connection"April 5, 1980 (1980-04-05)
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References
  1. "One in a Million (1980)". tv.com. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
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