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.
All That Glitters (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 1977-04-18
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Michael 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.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 1977-04-19
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Glenn 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.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 1977-04-20
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Aspiring actor Glen prepares for an audition; model Linda Murkland meets with her psychiatrist.
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 1977-04-21
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: L.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.
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 1977-04-22
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: L.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.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 1977-04-25
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert 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.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 1977-04-26
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Linda explains she is a transsexual to Ma and Sonny. Andrea and Bert discuss their love lives.
Episode 8 (Episode 8)
Air date: 1977-04-27
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Christina questions L.W. about rescuing Linda. Christina refuses to discuss their marriage to Bert.
Episode 9 (Episode 9)
Air date: 1977-04-28
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Ma 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.
Episode 10 (Episode 10)
Air date: 1977-04-29
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Tina 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.
Episode 11 (Episode 11)
Air date: 1977-05-02
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Ma 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.
Episode 12 (Episode 12)
Air date: 1977-05-03
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Linda 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.
Episode 13 (Episode 13)
Air date: 1977-05-04
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Nancy and Smitty join forces to turn L.W. into the police about Linda's kidnapping; even if it costs them their job.
Episode 14 (Episode 14)
Air date: 1977-05-05
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert gets assertive with Christina.
Episode 15 (Episode 15)
Air date: 1977-05-06
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Linda is released and goes on television announcing she is a transsexual.
Episode 16 (Episode 16)
Air date: 1977-05-09
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert and Christina assess their relationship; talent agent Joan Hamlyn talks to Linda about her future.
Episode 17 (Episode 17)
Air date: 1977-05-10
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Christina and Dan talk about cohabitation; Joan and L.W. have a fiery discussion about Linda's future.
Episode 18 (Episode 18)
Air date: 1977-05-11
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Christina's announcement that she is leaving him shocks Bert; Joan hopes to launch Glen's acting career.
Episode 19 (Episode 19)
Air date: 1977-05-12
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Nancy and Glen argue about his opportunity to become an actor; Christina and Dan discuss their future together.
Episode 20 (Episode 20)
Air date: 1977-05-13
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Dan and Christina's plans stun Michael; Christina bids farewell to Bert.
Episode 21 (Episode 21)
Air date: 1977-05-16
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert and Jeremy persevere in Christina's absence; Michael asks out Andrea to discuss her interest in Steve.
Episode 22 (Episode 22)
Air date: 1977-05-17
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: L.W. delegates new responsibilities to Christina; Andrea infuriates an envious Michael.
Episode 23 (Episode 23)
Air date: 1977-05-18
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Glen advises Bert to meet women, while Steve and Michael argue angrily about Andrea.
Episode 24 (Episode 24)
Air date: 1977-05-19
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Nancy is concerned about Glen and Joan; Bert shops for a new wardrobe.
Episode 25 (Episode 25)
Air date: 1977-05-20
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Dan and Christina discuss their future; Bert visits a singles' bar.
Episode 26 (Episode 26)
Air date: 1977-05-23
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Peggy confronts L.W. about Christina's promotion; Nancy forbids Glen to have further dealings with Joan Hamlyn.
Episode 27 (Episode 27)
Air date: 1977-05-24
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Glen tries to confront a depressed Bert; Christina questions Michael about Dan.
Episode 28 (Episode 28)
Air date: 1977-05-25
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Michael and Andrea talk seriously about their romantic future; Bert tries computer dating.
Episode 29 (Episode 29)
Air date: 1977-05-26
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert and Glen launch a joint business venture.
Episode 30 (Episode 30)
Air date: 1977-05-27
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Andrea and Steve discuss their future; Ma leaves for Australia.
Episode 31 (Episode 31)
Air date: 1977-05-30
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Nancy asks Christina to help Glen secure a movie role.
Episode 32 (Episode 32)
Air date: 1977-05-31
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert gets ready for a blind date; L.W. frets over Globatron's new involvement in movie production.
Episode 33 (Episode 33)
Air date: 1977-06-01
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Glen auditions for a movie part.
Episode 34 (Episode 34)
Air date: 1977-06-02
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Christina and Jeremy discuss Bert's depression.
Episode 35 (Episode 35)
Air date: 1977-06-03
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Glen is disappointed with the outcome of his screen test; Michael and Andrea make new living arrangements.
Episode 36 (Episode 36)
Air date: 1977-06-06
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert makes a lunch date with Smitty.
Episode 37 (Episode 37)
Air date: 1977-06-07
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert and Smitty make another date; Peggy's absence from a board meeting perturbs L.W.
Episode 38 (Episode 38)
Air date: 1977-06-08
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Glen and Nancy become romantically involved again; Globatron plans a party to celebrate a new promotional campaign.
Episode 39 (Episode 39)
Air date: 1977-06-09
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A desperate Linda Murkland threatens the Globatron board members; Glen advises Bert to seek psychological help.
Episode 40 (Episode 40)
Air date: 1977-06-10
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: At the Globatron party, Bert overhears Dan and Michael's conversation about Christina.
Episode 41 (Episode 41)
Air date: 1977-06-13
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Dan schemes to recapture Christina's interest.
Episode 42 (Episode 42)
Air date: 1977-06-14
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert temporarily loses control of his emotions; L.W. and Andrea exchange threats over pending litigation against Globatron.
Episode 43 (Episode 43)
Air date: 1977-06-15
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A troubled Jeremy visits Christina to discuss Bert's emotional state.
Episode 44 (Episode 44)
Air date: 1977-06-16
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Smitty calls on Bert; Michael and Andrea argue over who should assume birth-control responsibilities.
Episode 45 (Episode 45)
Air date: 1977-06-17
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert participates in a therapy session conducted in his kitchen.
Episode 46 (Episode 46)
Air date: 1977-06-20
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: An agoraphobic Bert hides in the kitchen closet, forcing Christina to decide whether to help him or stay with Dan.
Episode 47 (Episode 47)
Air date: 1977-06-21
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Michael hopes to realize his dream of becoming Globatron's first male executive.
Episode 48 (Episode 48)
Air date: 1977-06-22
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: L.W. offers pianist David Moore a chance to attend a prestigious music academy; Christina rushes home to aid Bert.
Episode 49 (Episode 49)
Air date: 1977-06-23
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Dan issues an ultimatum to Christina regarding the future of their relationship.
Episode 50 (Episode 50)
Air date: 1977-06-24
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Dr. Quincy makes a house call in hopes of helping Bert overcome his agoraphobia.
Episode 51 (Episode 51)
Air date: 1977-06-27
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: With an agoraphobic Bert hiding in the kitchen closet, Christina tries her hand at domesticity.
Episode 52 (Episode 52)
Air date: 1977-06-28
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Andrea wins a minor victory in her court battle against Globatron.
Episode 53 (Episode 53)
Air date: 1977-06-29
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Michael battles sex discrimination in his effort to become Globatron's first male executive.
Episode 54 (Episode 54)
Air date: 1977-06-30
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert overcomes his agoraphobia and attends a consciousness-raising session.
Episode 55 (Episode 55)
Air date: 1977-07-01
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Andrea and L.W. discuss the litigation against Globatron.
Episode 56 (Episode 56)
Air date: 1977-07-04
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bert'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.
Episode 57 (Episode 57)
Air date: 1977-07-05
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Peggy and Walter have another clandestine meeting.
Episode 58 (Episode 58)
Air date: 1977-07-06
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: After arguing with Glen about their future, Nancy goes out for a drink with Christina.
Episode 59 (Episode 59)
Air date: 1977-07-07
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Andrea must choose between Michael and her career.
Episode 60 (Episode 60)
Air date: 1977-07-08
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Christina manages to lure an agoraphobic Bert out of the closet.
Episode 61 (Episode 61)
Air date: 1977-07-11
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Hoping to avoid choosing between marriage and a career, Andrea discusses her plight with Michael.
Episode 62 (Episode 62)
Air date: 1977-07-12
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Glen decides that his marital problems will end if he and Nancy have a child.
Episode 63 (Episode 63)
Air date: 1977-07-13
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Nancy worries about Glen's depression.
Episode 64 (Episode 64)
Air date: 1977-07-14
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A forlorn Glen decides to leave town.
Episode 65 (Episode 65)
Air date: 1977-07-15
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Linda and Marshall tie the knot, while Michael and Nancy strike up a romance.
Seasons
Episodes 65