On this day October 30, 1980, the sitcom Its A Living premiered on ABC, introducing viewers to a fun and lively show set high above Los Angeles in a glamorous restaurant atop a luxury hotel. The series followed a group of waitresses balancing their jobs, friendship, dreams, and everyday challenges while serving high profile guests in a sophisticated setting.
Starring an ensemble cast including Ann Jillian, Susan Sullivan, and Paul Kreppel, the show delivered humor, workplace camaraderie, and relatable stories that reflected the excitement and struggles of young working women in the city. Though it experienced ups and downs in its network run, Its A Living found renewed success in syndication later in the decade, developing a loyal fan base.
80s insight: Its A Living represented the growing presence of strong and independent women in 1980s television, capturing both ambition and real life humor in a stylish setting.
Starring an ensemble cast including Ann Jillian, Susan Sullivan, and Paul Kreppel, the show delivered humor, workplace camaraderie, and relatable stories that reflected the excitement and struggles of young working women in the city. Though it experienced ups and downs in its network run, Its A Living found renewed success in syndication later in the decade, developing a loyal fan base.
80s insight: Its A Living represented the growing presence of strong and independent women in 1980s television, capturing both ambition and real life humor in a stylish setting.
