One in a Million 1980
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 comedienne Shirley Hemphill after the success of What's Happening!! in which she played a supporting role. 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. The series centers around Shirley Simmons, 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. She finds an ally in Nancy, 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 Shirely's favorite deli.
- Released: 1980-01-08
- Runtime: 30 minutes
- Genre: Comedy
- Stars: Shirley Hemphill, Richard Paul, Carl Ballantine, Ralph Wilcox, Keene Curtis
- Director: Bud Yorkin, Bernie Orenstein
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1. The Chairman Babysits 1980-02-23
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2. Italian Connection 1980-04-05
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3. Executive Dad 1980-01-15
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4. Stone versus Simmons 1980-02-16
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5. On The Cuff 1980-02-02
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6. The Committee 1980-03-29
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7. Chairman of the Board 1980-01-08
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8. Over The Hill 1980-03-22
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9. Max Falls in Love 1980-03-15
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10. Max Falls in Love 1980-06-02
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11. Suddenly Single 1980-03-01
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12. Lost Weekend 1980-02-09
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13. Cushing Quits 1980-03-08
