TV series

All That Glitters

Name: All That Glitters
Released: 1977
Cast: Lois Nettleton, Barbara Baxley, Anita Gillette, Chuck McCann, Wes Parker

1977· 1 season· 30 min episodes★ 8.5Ended

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Synopsis

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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E1 Episode 1Next upApr 18, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
E2 Episode 2Apr 19, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
Guest stars: Jessica Walter (Joan Hamlyn)
E3 Episode 3Apr 20, 1977 · 23 min
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Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.
E4 Episode 4Apr 21, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
Guest stars: Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Tim Thomerson (Sonny Packer)
E5 Episode 5Apr 22, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
Guest stars: Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Tim Thomerson (Sonny Packer)
E6 Episode 6Apr 25, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
Guest stars: Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Tim Thomerson (Sonny Packer), Greg Evigan (Steve Norlinger), James Daughton (Waiter)
E7 Episode 7Apr 26, 1977 · 23 min
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Linda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.
Guest stars: Jessica Walter (Joan Hamlyn), Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Tim Thomerson (Sonny Packer)
E8 Episode 8Apr 27, 1977 · 23 min
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Christina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.
Guest stars: Jessica Walter (Joan Hamlyn), Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Tim Thomerson (Sonny Packer)
E9 Episode 9Apr 28, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
Guest stars: Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Tim Thomerson (Sonny Packer)
E10 Episode 10Apr 29, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
Guest stars: Jessica Walter (Joan Hamlyn), Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Tim Thomerson (Sonny Packer), Greg Evigan (Steve Norlinger), James Daughton (Waiter)
E11 Episode 11May 2, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
Guest stars: Jessica Walter (Joan Hamlyn), Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Marilyn Sokol (Farrah Abuban), Danny DeVito (Baba)
E12 Episode 12May 3, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
Guest stars: Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Tim Thomerson (Sonny Packer), Greg Evigan (Steve Norlinger), Marilyn Sokol (Farrah Abuban), Danny DeVito (Baba)
E13 Episode 13May 4, 1977 · 23 min
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Nancy and Smitty join forces to turn L.W. into the police about Linda's kidnapping; even if it costs them their job.
Guest stars: Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Greg Evigan (Steve Norlinger), Marilyn Sokol (Farrah Abuban)
E14 Episode 14May 5, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert gets assertive with Christina.
Guest stars: James Daughton (Waiter), Marilyn Sokol (Farrah Abuban), Danny DeVito (Baba)
E15 Episode 15May 6, 1977 · 23 min
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Linda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.
Guest stars: Eileen Brennan (Ma Packer), Tim Thomerson (Sonny Packer), James Daughton (Waiter), Marilyn Sokol (Farrah Abuban), Danny DeVito (Baba)
E16 Episode 16May 9, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.
E17 Episode 17May 10, 1977 · 23 min
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Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.
E18 Episode 18May 11, 1977 · 23 min
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Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.
E19 Episode 19May 12, 1977 · 23 min
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Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.
E20 Episode 20May 13, 1977 · 23 min
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Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.
E21 Episode 21May 16, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.
E22 Episode 22May 17, 1977 · 23 min
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L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.
E23 Episode 23May 18, 1977 · 23 min
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Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.
E24 Episode 24May 19, 1977 · 23 min
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Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.
E25 Episode 25May 20, 1977 · 23 min
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Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.
E26 Episode 26May 23, 1977 · 23 min
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Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.
E27 Episode 27May 24, 1977 · 23 min
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Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.
E28 Episode 28May 25, 1977 · 23 min
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Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.
E29 Episode 29May 26, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.
E30 Episode 30May 27, 1977 · 23 min
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Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.
E31 Episode 31May 30, 1977 · 23 min
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Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.
E32 Episode 32May 31, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.
E33 Episode 33Jun 1, 1977 · 23 min
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Glen auditions for a movie part.
E34 Episode 34Jun 2, 1977 · 23 min
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Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.
E35 Episode 35Jun 3, 1977 · 23 min
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Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.
E36 Episode 36Jun 6, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.
E37 Episode 37Jun 7, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.
E38 Episode 38Jun 8, 1977 · 23 min
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Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.
E39 Episode 39Jun 9, 1977 · 23 min
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A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.
E40 Episode 40Jun 10, 1977 · 23 min
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At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.
E41 Episode 41Jun 13, 1977 · 23 min
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Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.
E42 Episode 42Jun 14, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.
E43 Episode 43Jun 15, 1977 · 23 min
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A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.
E44 Episode 44Jun 16, 1977 · 23 min
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Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.
E45 Episode 45Jun 17, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.
E46 Episode 46Jun 20, 1977 · 23 min
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An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.
E47 Episode 47Jun 21, 1977 · 23 min
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Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.
E48 Episode 48Jun 22, 1977 · 23 min
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L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.
E49 Episode 49Jun 23, 1977 · 23 min
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Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.
E50 Episode 50Jun 24, 1977 · 23 min
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Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.
E51 Episode 51Jun 27, 1977 · 23 min
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With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.
E52 Episode 52Jun 28, 1977 · 23 min
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Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.
E53 Episode 53Jun 29, 1977 · 23 min
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Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.
E54 Episode 54Jun 30, 1977 · 23 min
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Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.
E55 Episode 55Jul 1, 1977 · 23 min
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Andrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.
E56 Episode 56Jul 4, 1977 · 23 min
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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.
E57 Episode 57Jul 5, 1977 · 23 min
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Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.
E58 Episode 58Jul 6, 1977 · 23 min
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After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.
E59 Episode 59Jul 7, 1977 · 23 min
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Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.
E60 Episode 60Jul 8, 1977 · 23 min
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Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.
E61 Episode 61Jul 11, 1977 · 23 min
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Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.
E62 Episode 62Jul 12, 1977 · 23 min
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Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.
E63 Episode 63Jul 13, 1977 · 23 min
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Nancy worries about Glen's depression.
E64 Episode 64Jul 14, 1977 · 23 min
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A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.
E65 Episode 65Jul 15, 1977 · 23 min
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Linda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.