On this day March 19 1985 the long-running sitcom Alice aired its final episode after nine seasons and 202 episodes. The series starred Linda Lavin as Alice Hyatt a single mother working as a waitress at Mel’s Diner while pursuing her dream of becoming a singer.
Alice became a staple of 70s and 80s television with its mix of comedy heartwarming moments and memorable catchphrases like Kiss my grits from Polly Holliday’s character Flo. The show was based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and became one of the longest-running sitcoms of its time.
80s insight: The series finale saw Alice finally achieving her dream of becoming a singer when she left Mel’s Diner for a recording contract in Nashville.
Alice became a staple of 70s and 80s television with its mix of comedy heartwarming moments and memorable catchphrases like Kiss my grits from Polly Holliday’s character Flo. The show was based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and became one of the longest-running sitcoms of its time.
80s insight: The series finale saw Alice finally achieving her dream of becoming a singer when she left Mel’s Diner for a recording contract in Nashville.
