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It's a Living
Get 'em with laughs!
1980·6 Seasons·120 Episodes·★ 6.0
It's a Living is an American sitcom set in a restaurant at the top of the Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles. The show aired on ABC from October 30, 1980 until June 11, 1982. After the series was cancelled, new episodes aired in first-run syndication from September 28, 1985 to April 8, 1989. The series was created by Stu Silver, Dick Clair and Jenna McMahon, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions, later in association with Golden West Television and Lorimar-Telepictures.
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A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
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Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
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Long-form commitment · 6 seasons
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Seasons
Season 1
13 episodes
1980
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Season 2
14 episodes
1981
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Season 3
22 episodes
1985
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Season 4
25 episodes
1986
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Season 5
26 episodes
1987
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Season 6
20 episodes
1988
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