One in a Million

Overview

Aired on ABC in 1980, One in a Million starred comedienne Shirley Hemphill, who previously gained fame from What's Happening!!. Despite its promising premise, the sitcom lasted only 13 episodes before cancellation. Set in New York City, it follows Shirley Simmons, a witty taxi driver who unexpectedly inherits Grayson Enterprises after the death of its founder, Jonathan Grayson, a regular passenger. Embracing her new role as CEO, Shirley takes on the stuffy corporate world, particularly targeting the arrogant vice president, Roland Cushing, with the help of Nancy, Grayson’s secretary. Notable cast members included Richard Paul and Carl Ballantine.

Episodes

• 1

  Chairman of the Board

  In the debut episode, a cab driver in Los Angeles unexpectedly gains control of a massive corporation and takes a stand for the underprivileged again...

  Jan 08, 1980
• 2

  Executive Dad

  Jan 15, 1980
• 4

  On The Cuff

  Feb 02, 1980
• 5

  Lost Weekend

  Feb 09, 1980
• 6

  Stone versus Simmons

  Feb 16, 1980
• 7

  The Chairman Babysits

  When Shirley attempts to help out, she finds herself in a tight spot after misplacing her secretary’s nine-year-old son. To rectify the situation, s...

  Feb 23, 1980
• 8

  Suddenly Single

  Mar 01, 1980
• 9

  Cushing Quits

  Mar 08, 1980
• 10

  Max Falls in Love

  Mar 15, 1980
• 11

  Over The Hill

  Mar 22, 1980
• 12

  The Committee

  Mar 29, 1980