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When the Whistle Blows

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When the Whistle Blows
Cast of When the Whistle Blows. L to r: Douglas Barr, Tim Rossovich, Dolph Sweet, Philip Brown, Susan Buckner
Created by
  • Chuck Gordon
  • Tom Kartozian
Written by
  • Chuck Gordon
  • Tom Kartozian
  • Robert Sherman
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composerMark Snow
Opening theme"When the Whistle Blows" performed by Jerry Whitman and the Sweet Inspirations
Ending theme"When the Whistle Blows" (instrumental)
Composers
  • Molly-Ann Leikin
  • Mark Snow
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Producers
  • Gerald Sanford
  • Carroll Newman
CinematographyEmil Oster
Editors
  • Ralph Schoenfeld
  • Harvey E. Stambler
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMarch 14 (1980-03-14) –
July 20, 1980 (1980-07-20)

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

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The series revolves 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

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Episodes

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Title Directed by: Written by: Original air date
1"Pilot"UnknownUnknownMarch 14, 1980 (1980-03-14)
2"Love Is a Four-Letter Word: Part 1"UnknownUnknownMarch 21, 1980 (1980-03-21)
3"Love Is a Four-Letter Word: Part 2"UnknownUnknownMarch 28, 1980 (1980-03-28)
4"The Inheritance"UnknownUnknownApril 4, 1980 (1980-04-04)
5"God's Country"UnknownUnknownApril 11, 1980 (1980-04-11)
6"Beauty Pageant"Christian I. Nyby IIRobert ShermanApril 18, 1980 (1980-04-18)
7"Love in the Fast Lane"UnknownUnknownApril 25, 1980 (1980-04-25)
8"Macho Man"UnknownUnknownJune 7, 1980 (1980-06-07)
9"Rodeo Blues"UnknownUnknownJune 14, 1980 (1980-06-14)
10"Run for the Roses"UnknownUnknownJuly 20, 1980 (1980-07-20)

References

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  1. ^ Leszczak, Bob (2016). Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s: A Complete Guide. McFarland & Company. p. 180.
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