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“Life’s not the French Riviera; life’s not a charity ball…” – theme song by George Tipton & Leslie Bricusse

Susan and Sharon wrap up their thoughts on “It’s A Living” with a global look at everything “IAL” -- from their top favorite episodes, to the amazing careers of the stars – and don't forget that unforgettable theme song! So, if you’ve ever wanted to hear Sharon sing “You Only Live Twice” – this is the episode for you!

Plus -- The 5 Things You Need to Know About “It’s A Living”!

THE CONVERSATION

• What ever happened to TV theme songs?
• “Above the Top” – is there really a restaurant on the top floor of the Bonaventure Hotel?
• Why did Proctor & Gamble pull out as a sponsor after the very first episode?
• OPERATION: SALAD STATION! Why is it in the break room? And where’s the sneeze guard?
• The Weirdest Episode: where Jan dies giving birth, meets the “Angel of Death” – Danny Thomas – and strangest of all, gets three months off for maternity leave!
• Susan Sullivan or Marian Mercer – who mothered the wild waitresses best?
• Stu Silver, Jenna McMahon & Dick St.Clair or Paul Younger Witt and Tony Thomas: Who created the show – and who ran it?
• RUN THE NUMBERS: How many female writers and directors did “It’s A Living” have? Maybe more than you think… (Including Neema Barnette – the first African American woman to direct a sitcom!)

So join Susan and Sharon as they talk pay phones, Sizzler, “Beauty and the Beast”, Burt Reynolds, the Bona Vista Lounge -- and safe gun storage!

Plus – fan shout-outs! And some big “Scarecrow & Mrs. King” news! And a salute to some 80’s TV Ladies we’ve lost this year…

BREAKING NEWS: 80’s TV Ladies has been nominated for three People’s Choice Podcast Awards! Check us out at Podcast Awards.

AUDIOGRAPHY
Watch “It’s A Living” on Amazon, Tubi or YouTube.
Learn about real-life safe gun storage at Be Smart For Kids and Moms Demand.
Disarm Hate at Everytown.

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
The 90s TV Babies have to watch the following episodes of “It’s a Living”
Season 1: Ep 1 & Ep 13
Season 3: Ep 2
Season 5: Ep 2
Season 6: Ep 1

SCARECROW AND MRS. KING
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