

Creator
Creator
Cast
Jan Hoffmeyer Gray
Nancy Beebe Miller
Dot Higgins
Amy Tompkins
Ginger St. James
Sonny Mann
Howard Miller
Video trailer
Synopsis
It’s a Living is an American sitcom set in a restaurant at the top of the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. The show aired on ABC from October 30, 1980 until June 11, 1982. After the series was cancelled, new episodes aired in first-run syndication from September 28, 1985 to April 8, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver, Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions, later in association with Golden West Television and Lorimar-Telepictures.
Original titleIt's a Living
First air dateOct. 30, 1980
Last air dateApr. 08, 1989
Seasons and episodes
1Season 1 Oct. 30, 1980
- 1 - 1PilotOct. 30, 1980
- 1 - 2The IntruderNov. 06, 1980
- 1 - 3RoomiesNov. 13, 1980
- 1 - 4Fallen IdolNov. 27, 1980
- 1 - 5The Lois AffairDec. 11, 1980
- 1 - 6Super-MomDec. 18, 1980
- 1 - 7Cassie's Punctured RomanceJan. 01, 1981
- 1 - 8Up On the RoofJan. 08, 1981
- 1 - 9Making the GradeJan. 15, 1981
- 1 - 10Our Man BarryJan. 22, 1981
- 1 - 11R-E-S-P-E-C-TJan. 29, 1981
- 1 - 12KidsJul. 21, 1981
- 1 - 13You're Not Old, You're FiredAug. 04, 1981
2Season 2 Oct. 24, 1981
- 2 - 1Boys of SummerOct. 24, 1981
- 2 - 2All My SonOct. 31, 1981
- 2 - 3Of Mace and MenNov. 07, 1981
- 2 - 4The WeddingNov. 14, 1981
- 2 - 5Second Time Around, AlmostNov. 28, 1981
- 2 - 6Off the TopDec. 05, 1981
- 2 - 7Mann is MannDec. 12, 1981
- 2 - 8Jealousy or Mildred FierceJan. 02, 1982
- 2 - 9Young LoveJan. 09, 1982
- 2 - 10The Garden of Countess NatashaFeb. 12, 1982
- 2 - 11Falling in Love AgainFeb. 19, 1982
- 2 - 12Horsing AroundFeb. 26, 1982
- 2 - 13Strange BedfellowsJun. 04, 1982
- 2 - 14A Farewell to ArmJun. 11, 1982
3Season 3 Sep. 28, 1985
- 3 - 1HarassedSep. 28, 1985
- 3 - 2Cassie's CowboyOct. 05, 1985
- 3 - 3Amy Big Girl NowOct. 12, 1985
- 3 - 4Desperate HoursOct. 19, 1985
- 3 - 5I Write the SongsOct. 26, 1985
- 3 - 6Jan's EngagmentNov. 02, 1985
- 3 - 7From Russia with LoveNov. 09, 1985
- 3 - 8The Prom ShowNov. 16, 1985
- 3 - 9The Wedding ShowNov. 23, 1985
- 3 - 10Hail to the ChefDec. 21, 1985
- 3 - 11Eleven Angry Men and DotDec. 28, 1985
- 3 - 12Gender GapJan. 11, 1986
- 3 - 13Jealous WifeJan. 18, 1986
- 3 - 14The Doctor Danny ShowFeb. 01, 1986
- 3 - 15Jewel HeistFeb. 15, 1986
- 3 - 16The JerksFeb. 22, 1986
- 3 - 17Oddest CoupleMar. 01, 1986
- 3 - 18Dot's PuppyApr. 12, 1986
- 3 - 19Dinner with DeedeeMay. 03, 1986
- 3 - 20JumpMay. 10, 1986
- 3 - 21America's SweetheartMay. 17, 1986
- 3 - 22Mann ActMay. 24, 1986
4Season 4 Sep. 27, 1986
- 4 - 1The Roof ShowSep. 27, 1986
- 4 - 2The BarOct. 04, 1986
- 4 - 3The Reunion ShowOct. 11, 1986
- 4 - 4SurpriseOct. 18, 1986
- 4 - 5Nancy's SisterOct. 25, 1986
- 4 - 6Night at the IguanaNov. 01, 1986
- 4 - 7Family FeudNov. 08, 1986
- 4 - 8The Dot and Howard ShowNov. 15, 1986
- 4 - 9Farewell, My SonnyNov. 22, 1986
- 4 - 10Critic's ChoiceDec. 06, 1986
- 4 - 11Richie's SculptureDec. 20, 1986
- 4 - 12Sonny's Oil (a.k.a.) The Oil ShowJan. 03, 1987
- 4 - 13Nancy's Birthday PartyJan. 10, 1987
- 4 - 14The EvictablesJan. 17, 1987
- 4 - 15Ginger's BabyJan. 24, 1987
- 4 - 16Bachelor PartyJan. 31, 1987
- 4 - 17Amy's RustyFeb. 07, 1987
- 4 - 18Dot's PriestFeb. 14, 1987
- 4 - 19The Dickie Doodle ShowFeb. 21, 1987
- 4 - 20The Howie ShowFeb. 28, 1987
- 4 - 21The Dot Quits ShowMar. 07, 1987
- 4 - 22The Two Guys ShowMay. 02, 1987
- 4 - 23A Romantic ComedyMay. 09, 1987
- 4 - 24ManhandlingMay. 16, 1987
- 4 - 25Nancy's ShrinkMay. 23, 1987
5Season 5 Sep. 26, 1987
- 5 - 1Till Death Do Us PartSep. 26, 1987
- 5 - 2Her Back to the FutureOct. 03, 1987
- 5 - 3No, My Darling DaughterOct. 10, 1987
- 5 - 4Sweet CharityOct. 17, 1987
- 5 - 5Killing of Sister DotOct. 24, 1987
- 5 - 6The Date ShowOct. 31, 1987
- 5 - 7Search and StrikeNov. 07, 1987
- 5 - 8The Vegas Show (1)Nov. 14, 1987
- 5 - 9The Vegas Show (2)Nov. 21, 1987
- 5 - 10The Sonny's Mother ShowNov. 28, 1987
- 5 - 11Strictly PersonalDec. 12, 1987
- 5 - 12A Pen Pal for Your ThoughtsDec. 19, 1987
- 5 - 13Twelve Angry WomenDec. 26, 1987
- 5 - 14Skin DeepJan. 02, 1988
- 5 - 15Everyone's a CriticJan. 16, 1988
- 5 - 16Take Back Your MinkJan. 23, 1988
- 5 - 17The One About the Tattooed LadyJan. 30, 1988
- 5 - 18Daddy's Little GirlFeb. 06, 1988
- 5 - 19Ginger's Grandmother ShowFeb. 13, 1988
- 5 - 20Dot's HopeFeb. 20, 1988
- 5 - 21The Amy and Louie ShowFeb. 27, 1988
- 5 - 22Ginger and the SenatorApr. 23, 1988
- 5 - 23Healings, Nothing More Than HealingsApr. 30, 1988
- 5 - 24The No Guys ShowMay. 07, 1988
- 5 - 25The Waiting GameMay. 14, 1988
- 5 - 26Tune In, Tune OutMay. 28, 1988
6Season 6 Oct. 15, 1988
- 6 - 1Pistol Packin' MamaOct. 15, 1988
- 6 - 2The Nancy and Roscoe ShowOct. 22, 1988
- 6 - 3The Jan's Pregnant ShowOct. 29, 1988
- 6 - 4Never Trust Anyone Under 40Nov. 05, 1988
- 6 - 5The New Guy ShowNov. 12, 1988
- 6 - 6Rear WindowNov. 19, 1988
- 6 - 7You Do VoodooNov. 26, 1988
- 6 - 8The Amy and Bobby ShowDec. 03, 1988
- 6 - 9Dot Casts OffDec. 10, 1988
- 6 - 10A Very Scary It's a LivingJan. 07, 1989
- 6 - 11The Ginger's Mother ShowJan. 14, 1989
- 6 - 12Mike FrightJan. 21, 1989
- 6 - 13He Never Sang for His FatherJan. 28, 1989
- 6 - 14Just Say YesFeb. 11, 1989
- 6 - 15Wedding, WeddingFeb. 18, 1989
- 6 - 16The Dark at the Top of the TopFeb. 25, 1989
- 6 - 17My Little Red BookMar. 04, 1989
- 6 - 18Matchmaker, MatchmakerMar. 11, 1989
- 6 - 19A Very Special It's a LivingMar. 18, 1989
- 6 - 20The Sonny and Dot ShowApr. 08, 1989