One in a Million (1980)
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.
One in a Million: Season 1 - 13 Episode s
1x1 - The Chairman Babysits
February 23, 1980
Shirley's good deed lands her in a pickle of a predicament that requires some outrageous maneuvering when she loses her secretary's nine-year-old son.
1x2 - Italian Connection
April 5, 1980
1x3 - Executive Dad
January 15, 1980
1x4 - Stone versus Simmons
February 16, 1980
1x5 - On The Cuff
February 2, 1980
1x6 - The Committee
March 29, 1980
1x7 - Chairman of the Board
January 8, 1980
In this series premiere, a lady cab driver in Los Angeles inherits the controlling interest in a giant corporation and becomes a champion for the little guy against the system. Shirley Simmons is a cabbie who inherits controlling interest in a -million corporation. In the opener, she refuses to be bought out and assumes board chairmanship.
1x8 - Over The Hill
March 22, 1980
1x9 - Max Falls in Love
March 15, 1980
1x10 - Max Falls in Love
June 2, 1980
1x11 - Suddenly Single
March 1, 1980
1x12 - Lost Weekend
February 9, 1980
1x13 - Cushing Quits
March 8, 1980