All That Glitters

📊 Series Specifications

Network Network Broadcast
Episode Runtime ~30 min
Total Seasons 1
Total Episodes 65
Original Language EN

All That Glitters (1977)

Created by Norman Lear
⭐ 4.3 / 5 (4 votes) 🎬 1 Seasons 📼 65 Episodes 🏷️ Drama 📡 Ended
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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.

Seasons & Episodes

E1 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.

E2 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.

E3 Episode 3

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

E4 Episode 4

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.

E5 Episode 5

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.

E6 Episode 6

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.

E7 Episode 7

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

E8 Episode 8

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

E9 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.

E10 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.

E11 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.

E12 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.

E13 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.

E14 Episode 14

Bert gets assertive with Christina.

E15 Episode 15

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

E16 Episode 16

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

E17 Episode 17

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

E18 Episode 18

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

E19 Episode 19

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

E20 Episode 20

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

E21 Episode 21

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

E22 Episode 22

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

E23 Episode 23

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

E24 Episode 24

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

E25 Episode 25

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

E26 Episode 26

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

E27 Episode 27

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

E28 Episode 28

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

E29 Episode 29

Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.

E30 Episode 30

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

E31 Episode 31

Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.

E32 Episode 32

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

E33 Episode 33

Glen auditions for a movie part.

E34 Episode 34

Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.

E35 Episode 35

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

E36 Episode 36

Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.

E37 Episode 37

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

E38 Episode 38

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

E39 Episode 39

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

E40 Episode 40

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

E41 Episode 41

Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.

E42 Episode 42

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

E43 Episode 43

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

E44 Episode 44

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

E45 Episode 45

Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.

E46 Episode 46

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

E47 Episode 47

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

E48 Episode 48

L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.

E49 Episode 49

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

E50 Episode 50

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

E51 Episode 51

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

E52 Episode 52

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

E53 Episode 53

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

E54 Episode 54

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

E55 Episode 55

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

E56 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.

E57 Episode 57

Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.

E58 Episode 58

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

E59 Episode 59

Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.

E60 Episode 60

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

E61 Episode 61

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

E62 Episode 62

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

E63 Episode 63

Nancy worries about Glen's depression.

E64 Episode 64

A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.

E65 Episode 65

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