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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 comedian Shirley Hemphill after the success of What's Happening!! (1976–79) 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.
Original Release
01/08/1980 on ABC
US Release
01/08/1980
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Shirley Hemphill | Shirley Simmons |
| Richard Paul | Barton Stone |
| Carl Ballantine | Max Kellerman |
| Dorothy Fielding | Nancy Boyer |
| Ralph Wilcox | Duke |
| Keene Curtis | Mr. Cushing |
| Mel Stewart | Raymond |
| Ann Weldon | Edna |
| Billy Wallace | Dennis |
| Louise Sorel | Grace |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairman of the Board | Tuesday, 08 January 1980 |
| 2 | Executive Dad | Tuesday, 15 January 1980 |
| 3 | Shirley's Prince of a Guy | Saturday, 26 January 1980 |
| 4 | On the Cuff | Saturday, 02 February 1980 |
| 5 | Lost Weekend | Saturday, 09 February 1980 |
| 6 | Stone vs. Simmons | Saturday, 16 February 1980 |
| 7 | The Chairman Babysits | Saturday, 01 March 1980 |
| 8 | Suddenly Single | Saturday, 08 March 1980 |
| 9 | Cushing Quits | Saturday, 15 March 1980 |
| 10 | Max Falls in Love | Monday, 02 June 1980 |
| 11 | Over the Hill | Monday, 09 June 1980 |
| 12 | The Committee | Monday, 16 June 1980 |
| 13 | The Italian Connection | Monday, 23 June 1980 |
Directors
Writers
Bernie Orenstein, Sally Wade, Saul Turteltaub, Bernie Tanz, Donald Ross, Alan Livingston, Dick Westerschulte, Bill Box, Barry Meadow, Harvey Weitzman, Fredi Towbin, Gail Honigberg, Mort Scharfman, Sandy Veith, Arnold Kane, Jerry Winnick, Marty Brill, Sid Dorfman
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Shirley Hemphill | Shirley Simmons |
| Richard Paul | Barton Stone |
| Carl Ballantine | Max Kellerman |
| Dorothy Fielding | Nancy Boyer |
| Ralph Wilcox | Duke |
| Keene Curtis | Mr. Cushing |
| Mel Stewart | Raymond |
| Ann Weldon | Edna |
| Billy Wallace | Dennis |
| Louise Sorel | Grace |
| Fawne Harriman | Brenda |
| Ellen Bry | Joanie |
| Logan Ramsey | Senator Peters |
| Jerry Houser | Peter |
| Harriet E. MacGibbon | Mrs. Grayson |
| Taaffe O'Connell | Euphoria |
| Elliott Reid | Binky |
| Fritzi Burr | Nurse |
| Richard McKenzie | Doctor |
| Dap Sugar Willie | Sly |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Sid Dorfman | Producer |
| Arnold Kane | Producer |
| Saul Turteltaub | Producer |
| Bernie Orenstein | Producer |
