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Needles and Pins

  • 1973-1974
  • 1 season
  • NBC
  • Comedy

This series revolved around women's clothing manufacturer Nathan Davidson and his employees, including his new designer Wendy, who just arrived in New York City from Nebraska.

Season 1 Episode Guide

14 Episodes 1973 - 1974

Episode 1

The Girl from 7th Avenue

Fri, Sep 21, 1973 30 mins

Wendy moves from Nebraska to New York as an aspiring fashion designer and gets swept up in old family friend Nathan's dressmaking business when she is mistaken for a model.

Episode 2

The Spy Who Came in on a Hanger

Fri, Sep 28, 1973 30 mins

When Nathan's spring fashion line is copied by his competitor, Mr. Singer, Nathan turns detective to find out who the spy could be.

Episode 3

It Was a Very Good Line

Fri, Oct 5, 1973 30 mins

Nathan becomes infatuated with an attractive designer Andrea and starts promoting her clothes. But they don't sell and Nathan refuses to drop the line despite costing him financially.

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Episode 4

Do Your Own Thing

Fri, Oct 26, 1973 30 mins

Nathan is aware of his own mortality and decides he needs a family member to learn the garment business. Nathan chooses his nephew Marvin but the young man is more interested in Oriental philosophy than clothing design.

Episode 5

The Break Up

Fri, Nov 2, 1973 30 mins

Nathan's brother-in-law Harry Karp has decided to invest in a Broadway show and Nathan sees an opportunity. He moves to end Harry's involvement in the fashion business and a live without his incompetence.

Episode 6

Union Trouble

Fri, Nov 9, 1973 30 mins

Lorelai's Fashions is hit by a strike when Nathan mishandles a small incident, turning it into a major conflict.

Episode 7

The Endangered Species

Fri, Nov 23, 1973 30 mins

Salesman Charlie is a lady's man, but now he's learning what it's like to be pursued. A wealthy client has taken a liking to him, and she's aggressively determined to make him her own.

Episode 8

The Wife You Save May Be Your Own

Fri, Dec 7, 1973 30 mins

Joan Rivers portrays Harry's wife, a liberated lady who is about to break her husband's heart. Bent on being totally free, she's decided to divorce her adoring spouse.

Episode 9

The Great Blizzard

Fri, Dec 21, 1973 30 mins

Nathan and his staff find themselves snowed in unable to get home. They are rescued by Nathan's arch rival Julius but unsurprisingly he has an ulterior motive for his good deed.

Episode 10

A Girl Has a Right

Fri, Dec 28, 1973 30 mins

Everyone is thrilled when Sonia falls in love, but then they find out that her boyfriend is already married.

Episode 11

King for a Day

Sat, Sep 7, 1974 30 mins

Episode 12

No Way to Treat a Relative

Sat, Sep 7, 1974 30 mins

Episode 13

With Such Enemies

Sat, Sep 7, 1974 30 mins

Episode 14

Charlie's Ego Trip

Sat, Sep 7, 1974 30 mins

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