All That Glitters

1977
Ended
Drama
~28m / ep
1 season
8.5/10

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 1
Apr 18, 1977 · 23m
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 2
Apr 19, 1977 · 23m
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.
E3. Episode 3
Apr 20, 1977 · 23m
Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.
E4. Episode 4
Apr 21, 1977 · 23m
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.
E5. Episode 5
Apr 22, 1977 · 23m
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.
E6. Episode 6
Apr 25, 1977 · 23m
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.