All That Glitters
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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Season 1
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Episode 1
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.
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Episode 2
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.
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Episode 3
Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Linda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.
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Episode 8
Christina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.
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Episode 9
Ma 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.
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Episode 10
Tina 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.
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Episode 11
Ma 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.
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Episode 12
Linda 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.
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Episode 13
Nancy and Smitty join forces to turn L.W. into the police about Linda's kidnapping; even if it costs them their job.
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Episode 14
Bert gets assertive with Christina.
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Episode 15
Linda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.
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Episode 16
Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.
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Episode 17
Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.
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Episode 18
Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.
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Episode 19
Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.
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Episode 20
Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.
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Episode 21
Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.
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Episode 22
L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.
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Episode 23
Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.
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Episode 24
Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.
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Episode 25
Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.
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Episode 26
Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.
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Episode 27
Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.
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Episode 28
Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.
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Episode 29
Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.
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Episode 30
Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.
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Episode 31
Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.
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Episode 32
Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.
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Episode 33
Glen auditions for a movie part.
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Episode 34
Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.
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Episode 35
Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.
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Episode 36
Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.
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Episode 37
Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.
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Episode 38
Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.
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Episode 39
A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.
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Episode 40
At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.
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Episode 41
Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.
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Episode 42
Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.
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Episode 43
A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.
Jun 15, 1977 -
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Episode 44
Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.
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Episode 45
Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.
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Episode 46
An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.
Jun 20, 1977 -
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Episode 47
Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.
Jun 21, 1977 -
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Episode 48
L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.
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Episode 49
Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.
Jun 23, 1977 -
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Episode 50
Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.
Jun 24, 1977 -
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Episode 51
With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.
Jun 27, 1977 -
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Episode 52
Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.
Jun 28, 1977 -
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Episode 53
Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.
Jun 29, 1977 -
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Episode 54
Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.
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Episode 55
Andrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.
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Episode 56
Bert'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.
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Episode 57
Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.
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Episode 58
After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.
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Episode 59
Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.
Jul 7, 1977 -
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Episode 60
Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.
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Episode 61
Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.
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Episode 62
Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.
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Episode 63
Nancy worries about Glen's depression.
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Episode 64
A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.
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Episode 65
Linda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.
Jul 15, 1977