One in a Million
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.
Cast: Shirley Hemphill, Richard Paul, Carl Ballantine
Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. Chairman of the BoardIn this series premiere, a lady cab driver in Los Angeles inherits the controlling interest in a giant corporation and becomes a champion for the little guy against the system. Shirley Simmons is a cabbie who inherits controlling interest in a $200-million corporation. In the opener, she refuses to be bought out and assumes board chairmanship.CC30minJan 8, 1980
- 2. Executive DadNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 15, 1980
- 3. Shirley's Prince of a GuyNo synopsis available yet.CC30minJan 26, 1980
- 4. On The CuffNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 2, 1980
- 5. Lost WeekendNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 9, 1980
- 6. Stone versus SimmonsNo synopsis available yet.CC30minFeb 16, 1980
- 7. The Chairman BabysitsShirley's good deed lands her in a pickle of a predicament that requires some outrageous maneuvering when she loses her secretary's nine-year-old son.CC30minFeb 23, 1980
- 8. Suddenly SingleNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 1, 1980
- 9. Cushing QuitsNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 8, 1980
- 10. Max Falls in LoveNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 15, 1980
- 11. Over The HillNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 22, 1980
- 12. The CommitteeNo synopsis available yet.CC30minMar 29, 1980
- 13. Italian ConnectionNo synopsis available yet.CC30minApr 5, 1980
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One in a Million
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Alan W. Livingston
Maturity rating
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