Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 11E1Episode 1Michael 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.23m2E2Episode 2Glenn 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.23m3E3Episode 3Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.23m4E4Episode 4L.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.23m5E5Episode 5L.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.23m6E6Episode 6Bert 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.23m7E7Episode 7Linda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.23m8E8Episode 8Christina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.23m9E9Episode 9Ma gets to know Linda better. Nancy worries about the way L.W. is handling Linda's kidnapping. Glenn tries to boost Bert's confidence. Glenn worries Andrea is using Michael.23m10E10Episode 10Tina seduces a clueless Glenn. Things continue to be rocky between Michael and Andrea. Linda's kidnapping is nagging at Nancy. The exec's meet for a Friday night dinner out.23m11E11Episode 11Ma visits L.W. and ups Linda's ransom to 5 million. Wes confides to Bert about the Italian producer and what he actually did for a role. Dan tells Christina he is leaving Globatron with another job offer.23m12E12Episode 12Linda is having trouble gripping to reality. Bert is at the breaking point. Michael calls Andrea to say he loves her. Steve and Andrea get cozy. L.W. continues dealing with Farrah.23m13E13Episode 13Nancy and Smitty join forces to turn L.W. into the police about Linda's kidnapping; even if it costs them their job.23m14E14Episode 14Bert gets assertive with Christina.23m15E15Episode 15Linda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.23m16E16Episode 16Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.23m17E17Episode 17Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.23m18E18Episode 18Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.23m19E19Episode 19Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.23m20E20Episode 20Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.23m21E21Episode 21Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.23m22E22Episode 22L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.23m23E23Episode 23Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.23m24E24Episode 24Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.23m25E25Episode 25Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.23m26E26Episode 26Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.23m27E27Episode 27Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.23m28E28Episode 28Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.23m29E29Episode 29Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.23m30E30Episode 30Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.23m31E31Episode 31Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.23m32E32Episode 32Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.23m33E33Episode 33Glen auditions for a movie part.23m34E34Episode 34Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.23m35E35Episode 35Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.23m36E36Episode 36Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.23m37E37Episode 37Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.23m38E38Episode 38Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.23m39E39Episode 39A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.23m40E40Episode 40At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.23m41E41Episode 41Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.23m42E42Episode 42Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.23m43E43Episode 43A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.23m44E44Episode 44Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.23m45E45Episode 45Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.23m46E46Episode 46An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.23m47E47Episode 47Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.23m48E48Episode 48L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.23m49E49Episode 49Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.23m50E50Episode 50Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.23m51E51Episode 51With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.23m52E52Episode 52Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.23m53E53Episode 53Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.23m54E54Episode 54Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.23m55E55Episode 55Andrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.23m56E56Episode 56Bert's father Fred flatly tells his agoraphobic son to come out of the closet, and later speaks out against the new morality at a men's awareness meeting.23m57E57Episode 57Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.23m58E58Episode 58After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.23m59E59Episode 59Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.23m60E60Episode 60Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.23m61E61Episode 61Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.23m62E62Episode 62Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.23m63E63Episode 63Nancy worries about Glen's depression.23m64E64Episode 64A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.23m65E65Episode 65Linda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.23m
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