When the Whistle Blows (TV series)

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]

When the Whistle Blows
Created byChuck Gordon
Tom Kartozian
Written byChuck Gordon
Tom Kartozian
Robert Sherman
Directed byChristian I. Nyby II
Edward Parone
Michael Preece
StarringDolph Sweet
Doug Barr
Susan Buckner
Philip Brown
Tim Rossovich
Sue Ane Langdon
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)
ComposersMolly-Ann Leikin
Mark Snow
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
ProducersGerald Sanford
Carroll Newman
CinematographyEmil Oster
EditorsRalph Schoenfeld
Harvey E. Stambler
Running time60 minutes
Production companiesDaydream Productions
Universal Television
DistributorABC
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseMarch 14 (1980-03-14) 
July 20, 1980 (1980-07-20)

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

Episodes

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

References

  1. Bob Leszczak, Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s: A Complete Guide, McFarland & Company, 2016 p180
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