USA,
(1976–1985), 84 h 9 min
(Length: 23–26 min)
Creators:
Robert GetchellCinematography:
V. Dale PalmerComposer:
David ShireCast:
Linda Lavin, Beth Howland, Vic Tayback, Philip McKeon, Polly Holliday, Diane Ladd, Celia Weston, Marvin Kaplan, Tony Longo, Corey Feldman, Jay Leno, Dick Miller (more)VOD (1)
Seasons(9) / Episodes(202)
Plots(1)
On her way out to Hollywood to become a singer, Alice's car breaks down in Phoenix. With no money and a son to care for, Alice takes a waitress job at Mel's Diner. Here she works with the ornery owner and chef, Mel, the man-hungry whipper-snapper, Flo, and the ditzy Vera. Together they encounter the lovable regulars and other interesting characters passing through. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Golden Globes
- 1983 - Beth Howland (Best Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1982 - Vic Tayback (Best Supporting Actor – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1982 - Beth Howland (Best Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1981 - Vic Tayback (Best Supporting Actor – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1981 - Diane Ladd (Best Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1981 - Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- 1981 - Loni Anderson (Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy)
- 1981 - Linda Lavin (Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy)
- 1981 - Beth Howland (Best Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1980 - Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- 1980 - Linda Lavin (Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy)
- 1980 - Vic Tayback (Best Supporting Actor – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1980 - Polly Holliday (Best Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1980 - Beth Howland (Best Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1979 - Linda Lavin (Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy)
- 1979 - Polly Holliday (Best Supporting Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television)
- 1979 - Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy