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All That Glitters

8.5·1 season·65 episodes·30 min avg.

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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Episode 1
Episode 1Up next
Apr 18, 1977

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
Episode 2
Apr 19, 1977

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
Episode 3
Apr 20, 1977

Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.

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Episode 4
Episode 4
Apr 21, 1977

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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Episode 5
Episode 5
Apr 22, 1977

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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Episode 6
Episode 6
Apr 25, 1977

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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Episode 7
Episode 7
Apr 26, 1977

Linda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.

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Episode 8
Episode 8
Apr 27, 1977

Christina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.

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Episode 9
Episode 9
Apr 28, 1977

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
Episode 10
Apr 29, 1977

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
Episode 11
May 2, 1977

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
Episode 12
May 3, 1977

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
Episode 13
May 4, 1977

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
Episode 14
May 5, 1977

Bert gets assertive with Christina.

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Episode 15
Episode 15
May 6, 1977

Linda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.

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Episode 16
Episode 16
May 9, 1977

Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.

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Episode 17
Episode 17
May 10, 1977

Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.

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Episode 18
Episode 18
May 11, 1977

Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.

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Episode 19
Episode 19
May 12, 1977

Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.

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Episode 20
Episode 20
May 13, 1977

Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.

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Episode 21
Episode 21
May 16, 1977

Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.

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Episode 22
Episode 22
May 17, 1977

L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.

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Episode 23
Episode 23
May 18, 1977

Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.

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Episode 24
Episode 24
May 19, 1977

Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.

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Episode 25
Episode 25
May 20, 1977

Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.

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Episode 26
Episode 26
May 23, 1977

Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.

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Episode 27
Episode 27
May 24, 1977

Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.

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Episode 28
Episode 28
May 25, 1977

Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.

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Episode 29
Episode 29
May 26, 1977

Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.

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Episode 30
Episode 30
May 27, 1977

Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.

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Episode 31
Episode 31
May 30, 1977

Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.

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Episode 32
Episode 32
May 31, 1977

Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.

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Episode 33
Episode 33
Jun 1, 1977

Glen auditions for a movie part.

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Episode 34
Episode 34
Jun 2, 1977

Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.

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Episode 35
Episode 35
Jun 3, 1977

Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.

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Episode 36
Episode 36
Jun 6, 1977

Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.

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Episode 37
Episode 37
Jun 7, 1977

Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.

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Episode 38
Episode 38
Jun 8, 1977

Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.

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Episode 39
Episode 39
Jun 9, 1977

A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.

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Episode 40
Episode 40
Jun 10, 1977

At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.

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Episode 41
Episode 41
Jun 13, 1977

Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.

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Episode 42
Episode 42
Jun 14, 1977

Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.

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Episode 43
Episode 43
Jun 15, 1977

A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.

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Episode 44
Episode 44
Jun 16, 1977

Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.

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Episode 45
Episode 45
Jun 17, 1977

Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.

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Episode 46
Episode 46
Jun 20, 1977

An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.

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Episode 47
Episode 47
Jun 21, 1977

Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.

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Episode 48
Episode 48
Jun 22, 1977

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
Episode 49
Jun 23, 1977

Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.

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Episode 50
Episode 50
Jun 24, 1977

Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.

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Episode 51
Episode 51
Jun 27, 1977

With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.

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Episode 52
Episode 52
Jun 28, 1977

Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.

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Episode 53
Episode 53
Jun 29, 1977

Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.

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Episode 54
Episode 54
Jun 30, 1977

Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.

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Episode 55
Episode 55
Jul 1, 1977

Andrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.

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Episode 56
Episode 56
Jul 4, 1977

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
Episode 57
Jul 5, 1977

Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.

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Episode 58
Episode 58
Jul 6, 1977

After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.

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Episode 59
Episode 59
Jul 7, 1977

Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.

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Episode 60
Episode 60
Jul 8, 1977

Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.

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Episode 61
Episode 61
Jul 11, 1977

Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.

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Episode 62
Episode 62
Jul 12, 1977

Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.

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Episode 63
Episode 63
Jul 13, 1977

Nancy worries about Glen's depression.

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Episode 64
Episode 64
Jul 14, 1977

A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.

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Episode 65
Episode 65
Jul 15, 1977

Linda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.

Cast

11 credited
Lois Nettleton
Christina Stockwood
Barbara Baxley
L.W. Carruthers
Anita Gillette
Nancy Langston
Chuck McCann
Bert Stockwood
WP
Wes Parker
Glenn Langston
Vanessa Brown
Peggy Horner
LS
Louise Shaffer
Andrea Martin
David Haskell
Michael McFarland
Linda Gray
Linda Murkland
Gary Sandy
Dan Kincaid

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