A Year at the Top (partially found CBS sitcom series; 1977)
A Year at the Top was a sitcom that aired on CBS that aired from August 5 to September 2, 1977. The show followed two struggling musicians as they leave Boise, Idaho for Hollywood in the hopes of making it big. The series was produced by Norman Lear who made the hit TV show All in the Family. Notable Saturday Night Live actor Paul Shaffer took time off to star in A Year at the Top. The show ran for five episodes before being abruptly canceled due to mixed ratings. Today only a few promotional materials survive.[1]
Plot
The show follows two aspiring musicians named Greg (Greg Evigan) and Paul (Paul Shaffer) as they leave their hometown of Boise, Idaho and move to Hollywood to try to make it as big as musicians. Eventually, they meet a promotor named Frederick J. Hanover (Gabriel Dell) who has found many musicians and made them famous. However, Frederick J. Hanover is the devil's son and in order to make it big for one year, they must sign their souls away.[2]
Avalability
Though the show received a mixed reception, many still favored it. Despite this, no episodes of A Year at the Top have resurfaced. A twenty-four-second ad for the show, the show's theme song, and a few onset photos have since resurfaced.
Cast
- Paul played by Paul Shaffer
- Greg played by Greg Evigan
- Grandma Belle Durbin played by Nedra Volz
- Frederick J. Hanover played by Gabriel Dell
- Trish played by Julie Cobb
- Uncle Mickey Durbin played by Mickey Rooney
- Miss Worley played by Priscilla Morrill
Episode List
Episode | Synopsis | Status |
---|---|---|
1. The Big Deal | Unknown | Lost |
2. The Handshake | Greg and Paul are shocked to learn that Hanover's precious clients were only successful for a year. | Lost |
3. Identity Crisis | Paul and Greg struggle to retain focus | Lost |
4. Love Story | Unknown | Lost |
5. The Sun Also Rises | Unknown | Lost |
Gallery
References
- ↑ An article that covers the brief history of A Year at the Top Retrieved 23 May '18
- ↑ IMDB page with the plot of A Year at the Top Retrieved 23 May '18
- ↑ TV guide cast for A Year at the Top Retrieved 23 May '18