All That Glitters

All That Glitters

1977 · Drama · 1 Season · 65 Episodes · 8.5

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

E11. Episode 123m · 1977-04-18Michael 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.E22. Episode 223m · 1977-04-19Glenn 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.E33. Episode 323m · 1977-04-20Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.E44. Episode 423m · 1977-04-21L.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.E55. Episode 523m · 1977-04-22L.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.E66. Episode 623m · 1977-04-25Bert 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.E77. Episode 723m · 1977-04-26Linda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.E88. Episode 823m · 1977-04-27Christina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.E99. Episode 923m · 1977-04-28Ma 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.E1010. Episode 1023m · 1977-04-29Tina 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.E1111. Episode 1123m · 1977-05-02Ma 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.E1212. Episode 1223m · 1977-05-03Linda 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.E1313. Episode 1323m · 1977-05-04Nancy and Smitty join forces to turn L.W. into the police about Linda's kidnapping; even if it costs them their job.E1414. Episode 1423m · 1977-05-05Bert gets assertive with Christina.E1515. Episode 1523m · 1977-05-06Linda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.E1616. Episode 1623m · 1977-05-09Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.E1717. Episode 1723m · 1977-05-10Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.E1818. Episode 1823m · 1977-05-11Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.E1919. Episode 1923m · 1977-05-12Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.E2020. Episode 2023m · 1977-05-13Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.E2121. Episode 2123m · 1977-05-16Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.E2222. Episode 2223m · 1977-05-17L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.E2323. Episode 2323m · 1977-05-18Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.E2424. Episode 2423m · 1977-05-19Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.E2525. Episode 2523m · 1977-05-20Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.E2626. Episode 2623m · 1977-05-23Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.E2727. Episode 2723m · 1977-05-24Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.E2828. Episode 2823m · 1977-05-25Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.E2929. Episode 2923m · 1977-05-26Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.E3030. Episode 3023m · 1977-05-27Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.E3131. Episode 3123m · 1977-05-30Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.E3232. Episode 3223m · 1977-05-31Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.E3333. Episode 3323m · 1977-06-01Glen auditions for a movie part.E3434. Episode 3423m · 1977-06-02Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.E3535. Episode 3523m · 1977-06-03Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.E3636. Episode 3623m · 1977-06-06Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.E3737. Episode 3723m · 1977-06-07Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.E3838. Episode 3823m · 1977-06-08Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.E3939. Episode 3923m · 1977-06-09A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.E4040. Episode 4023m · 1977-06-10At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.E4141. Episode 4123m · 1977-06-13Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.E4242. Episode 4223m · 1977-06-14Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.E4343. Episode 4323m · 1977-06-15A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.E4444. Episode 4423m · 1977-06-16Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.E4545. Episode 4523m · 1977-06-17Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.E4646. Episode 4623m · 1977-06-20An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.E4747. Episode 4723m · 1977-06-21Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.E4848. Episode 4823m · 1977-06-22L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.E4949. Episode 4923m · 1977-06-23Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.E5050. Episode 5023m · 1977-06-24Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.E5151. Episode 5123m · 1977-06-27With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.E5252. Episode 5223m · 1977-06-28Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.E5353. Episode 5323m · 1977-06-29Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.E5454. Episode 5423m · 1977-06-30Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.E5555. Episode 5523m · 1977-07-01Andrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.E5656. Episode 5623m · 1977-07-04Bert'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.E5757. Episode 5723m · 1977-07-05Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.E5858. Episode 5823m · 1977-07-06After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.E5959. Episode 5923m · 1977-07-07Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.E6060. Episode 6023m · 1977-07-08Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.E6161. Episode 6123m · 1977-07-11Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.E6262. Episode 6223m · 1977-07-12Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.E6363. Episode 6323m · 1977-07-13Nancy worries about Glen's depression.E6464. Episode 6423m · 1977-07-14A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.E6565. Episode 6523m · 1977-07-15Linda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.

Cast

Christina Stockwood

L.W. Carruthers

Michael McFarland

Marte Boyle Slout