One in a Million 44 years old
One In A Million is an American television sitcom that aired on ABC for one season in 1980. The show was developed as a starring vehicle for comedienne Shirley Hemphill after the success of What's Happening!! in which she played a supporting role. The show was not a success and was cancelled after just 13 episodes. The series was broadcast on Saturdays at 8 p.m Eastern time. The series centers around Shirley Simmons, a sharp-tongued taxicab driver who inherits controlling interest in the multimillion dollar conglomerate Grayson Enterprises at the death of its founder, Jonathan Grayson, one of Shirley's regular fares. Gleefully assuming her position as CEO, she declares war on 'pompous stuffed shirts', especially company vice president Roland Cushing. She finds an ally in Nancy, Grayson's secretary. The series was set in New York City. The cast included several well-known character actors including Richard Paul as Mr. Grayson's nephew and Carl Ballantine as the owner of Shirely's favorite deli.
Credits
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Dick Anthony Williams He was 45 , 77 years old when he died | |
| Elliott Reid He was 59 , 93 years old when he died | |
| Richard Paul He was 39 , 58 years old when he died | |
| Ralph Wilcox was 161 , 58 years old when died | |
| Mel Stewart He was 50 , 72 years old when he died | |
| Carl Ballantine He was 62 , 92 years old when he died | |
| Keene Curtis He was 56 , 79 years old when he died | |
| Ann Weldon | |
| Dorothy Fielding She was 43 , now 87 years old | |
| Louise Sorel She was 39 , now 83 years old |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Peter Baldwin Directing He was 48 , 86 years old when he died | Director |
One in a Million (44 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1980-01-08
- Runtime: [30] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 13