Plot — What is One in a Million about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 1980 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (13 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 75% (7.5/10, 2 votes) |
One in a Million — FAQ
Is One in a Million worth watching? One in a Million holds a 7.5/10 rating from 2 viewers. 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 sh
Who is behind One in a Million? Created by Alan W. Livingston.
Who is in the cast of One in a Million? It stars Shirley Hemphill, Richard Paul, Carl Ballantine, Ralph Wilcox, Keene Curtis, Dorothy Fielding and more.
Where can I stream One in a Million? You can stream One in a Million on fuboTV. Availability may vary by region.
When did One in a Million release? It first aired in 1980.
