It's a Living

It's a Living (1980-1989)

EndedScripted showComedy

It's a Living takes place at a posh restaurant, Above the Top which is located on the top floor of a California high rise hotel. This series originally began in October of 1980 on ABC and ran for one season. ABC must have had faith in the show for it returned the following season under a new title, Making a Living. After that everyone thought they had seen the last of it, but in 1985, It's a Living restarted production for an additional four seasons which ran in syndication. The stories revolved around the waitresses (who've included: Lois, Jan, Dot, Cassie, Vicki, Maggie, Amy and Ginger) their boss and hostess, Nancy, and the piano man Sonny.

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Scheduleevery Thursday, Friday, Saturday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E20The Sonny and Dot ShowApr 8, 1989
S06E19A Very Special It's a LivingMar 18, 1989
S06E18Matchmaker, MatchmakerMar 11, 1989
S06E17My Little Red BookMar 4, 1989
S06E16The Dark at the Top of the TopFeb 25, 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did It's a Living premiere?

It's a Living premiered on October 30, 1980.

Who created the show?

It's a Living was created by Stu Silver.

In what city is the show set?

The show is set in Los Angeles.

Who are the main characters of the show?

The main characters of the show are Nancy Beebe, Lois Adams, Howard Miller, and Sonny Mann.

What is the name of the restaurant where the characters work?

The name of the restaurant where the characters work is Above the Top.

What is Nancy Beebe\u2019s occupation?

Nancy Beebe is a waitress.

Who played the character of Lois Adams?

Ann Jillian played the character of Lois Adams.

In what year did the show move to a new network?

The show moved to a new network in 1985.

How many episodes were produced in the final season?

There were 26 episodes produced in the final season.

What is the format of the show?

The show is a sitcom.

Who produced the show?

It's a Living was produced by Witt/Thomas/Harris Productions.

What is the theme song of the show?

The theme song of the show is "Morning Train (Nine to Five)" by Sheena Easton.

How many main cast members were in the final season?

There are four main cast members in the final season.

Was the show nominated for any awards?

Yes, the show was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1983 for Outstanding Art Direction for a Series.

What was the time slot of the show during the first season?

The show aired on Thursday nights at 9:30 PM during the first season.

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Also known as

  • Making a Living (United States)

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