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This series originally began in October of 1980 on ABC and ran for one season. ABC must have had faith in the show for it returned the following season under a new title, Making a Living. After that everyone thought they had seen the last of it, but in 1985, It's a Living restarted production for an additional four seasons which ran in syndication.

The stories revolved around the waitresses (who've included: Lois, Jan, Dot, Cassie, Vicki, Maggie, Amy and Ginger) their boss and hostess, Nancy, and the piano man Sonny. Also in the cast are the three chefs the restaurant has had over the years, Mario, Dennis and Howard.

NOTE: The last four years of the series aired in
syndication, so the airdates are approximate. Syndicated series
usually aired on weekends, so it is assumed that most channels aired It's a Living on Saturdays, since this was the day that Madison, Milwaukee and Green Bay channels aired them.

NOTE:The building used for the exterior of Above the Top is the Westin Bonaventure Hotel located in Los Angeles.

First Telecast: October 30, 1980

Last Telecast: September 1989

Episodes: 120 Color Episodes

ABC Broadcast History

October 1980-January 1981----Thursdays----9:30 p.m.

July-August 1981----Tuesdays----9:30 p.m.

September-October 1981----Fridays----8:30 p.m.

October 1981-January 1982----Saturdays----8:30 p.m.

February 1982----Fridays----9:30 p.m.

June-September 1982----Fridays----8:30 p.m.

Syndication Broadcast History

September 1985-September 1989

Never ranked above 25

It's a Living takes place at a posh restaurant, Above the Top which is located on the top floor of a California high rise hotel.

This series originally began in October of 1980 on ABC and ran for one season. ABC must have had faith in the show for it returned the following season under a new title, Making a Living. After that everyone thought they had...