One in a Million
After her favorite client dies in her taxi, Shirley Simmons inherits his company, Grayson Industries. She decides to run it with the help of Grayson's secretary Nancy and nephew Barton, facing off against her nemesis Mr. Cushing. Edna and Raymond are Shirley's parents.
- 1980-1980
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy
After her favorite client dies in her taxi, Shirley Simmons inherits his company, Grayson Industries. She decides to run it with the help of Grayson's secretary Nancy and nephew Barton, facing off against her nemesis Mr. Cushing. Edna and Raymond are Shirley's parents.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1980
Episode 1
Chairman of the Board
Tue, Jan 8, 1980 30 mins
Cab driver Shirley Simmons is shocked to learn that one of her longtime fares has passed away- and entrusted his million dollar company to her. She must decide whether she wants to serve as Chairman of the Board or be bought out.
Episode 2
Executive Dad
Tue, Jan 15, 1980
Shirley hires her father as a secretary and then regrets it when he leads a strike of the secretaries against the conglomerate.
Episode 3
Shirley's Prince of a Guy
Sat, Jan 26, 1980
Visions of Shirley marrying and moving far, far away dance in Cushing's bald little head when Shirley falls for a handsome African prince. But the gentleman's marriage proposal packs a surprise.
Episode 4
On the Cuff
Sat, Feb 2, 1980
Environmentalists chain themselves to Shirley's desk to protest corporate plans to build a ski resort.
Episode 5
Lost Weekend
Sat, Feb 9, 1980
Shirley and her friends travel to a snowed in resort for her parent's second wedding ceremony. The ceremony disrupts Cushing's romantic weekend with his wife at the same resort.
Episode 6
Stone vs. Simmons
Sat, Feb 16, 1980
Cushing tries to oust Shirley as chairman by contesting in court that Jonathan Grayson was mentally incompetent when he left his company to her.
Episode 7
The Chairman Babysits
Sat, Mar 1, 1980
Shirley's good intentions land her in a tough predicament when her secretary's nine year old son disappears while in her charge.
Episode 8
Suddenly Single
Sat, Mar 8, 1980
Shirley and Duke take Stone to a disco to get his mind off his estranged wife.
Episode 9
Cushing Quits
Sat, Mar 15, 1980
After Cushing quits Grayson Enterprises after a falling out with Shirley, Shirley is left to deal with a business crisis and Cushing has trouble landing a new job.
Episode 10
Max Falls in Love
Mon, Jun 2, 1980
When Max falls in love with Nancy, she confides in Shirley for advice on how to let him down without hurting him.
Episode 11
Over the Hill
Mon, Jun 9, 1980
Cushing begins his 50th birthday at the funeral of his best friend, and ends it in a hospital after keeling over into a surprise birthday cake from Shirley.
Episode 12
The Committee
Mon, Jun 16, 1980
Shirley is considered for a President's Committee but gets disqualified after an incident from her past is uncovered.
Episode 13
The Italian Connection
Mon, Jun 23, 1980