When the Whistle Blows (TV series)
| When the Whistle Blows | |
|---|---|
| Created by |
Chuck Gordon Tom Kartozian |
| Written by |
Chuck Gordon Tom Kartozian Robert Sherman |
| Directed by |
Christian I. Nyby II Edward Parone Michael Preece |
| Starring |
Dolph Sweet Doug Barr Susan Buckner Philip Brown Tim Rossovich Sue Ane Langdon |
| Theme music composer | Mark Snow |
| Opening theme | "When the Whistle Blows" performed by Jerry Whitman and the Sweet Inspirations |
| Ending theme | "When the Whistle Blows" (instrumental) |
| Composer(s) |
Molly-Ann Leikin Mark Snow |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
Gerald Sanford Carroll Newman |
| Cinematography | Emil Oster |
| Editor(s) |
Ralph Schoenfeld Harvey E. Stambler |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Daydream Productions Universal Television |
| Distributor | ABC |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | March 14 – July 20, 1980 |
When the Whistle Blows is an American comedy television series that aired for 10 hour-long episodes on ABC from March 14 to July 20, 1980. The series was produced by Universal Television and starred Dolph Sweet, Doug Barr, Susan Buckner, Philip Brown and Tim Rossovich. It was filmed single-camera style and without a laugh track.[1]
Summary
The series revolved around a group of construction workers – four males (Norm, Buzz, Randy and Hunk) and one female (Lucy) – for the "Tri-State Construction Company" in Los Angeles and their search for fun both on and off the job. After hours, the gang's favorite hangout is a saloon called "Darlene's", run by Darlene Ridgeway.
Cast
- Dolph Sweet as Norm Jenkins
- Doug Barr as Buzz Dillard
- Susan Buckner as Lucy Davis
- Philip Brown as Randy Hartford
- Tim Rossovich as Martin "Hunk" Kincaid
- Sue Ane Langdon as Darlene Ridgeway
Episodes
| Nº | Title | Air date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Pilot" | TBA | TBA | March 14, 1980 |
| 2 | "Love Is a Four-Letter Word: Part 1" | TBA | TBA | March 21, 1980 |
| 3 | "Love Is a Four-Letter Word: Part 2" | TBA | TBA | March 28, 1980 |
| 4 | "The Inheritance" | TBA | TBA | April 4, 1980 |
| 5 | "God's Country" | TBA | TBA | April 11, 1980 |
| 6 | "Beauty Pageant" | TBA | TBA | April 18, 1980 |
| 7 | "Love in the Fast Lane" | TBA | TBA | April 25, 1980 |
| 8 | "Macho Man" | TBA | TBA | June 7, 1980 |
| 9 | "Rodeo Blues" | TBA | TBA | June 14, 1980 |
| 10 | "Run for the Roses" | TBA | TBA | July 20, 1980 |
References
- ↑ Bob Leszczak, Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s: A Complete Guide, McFarland & Company, 2016 p180
External links
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