Working Stiffs (1979) is a comedy web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Working Stiffs online in HD.
Working Stiffs — Storyline
Working Stiffs is a short-lived 1979 American television series which starred James Belushi and Michael Keaton as brothers Ernie and Mike O'Rourke. The pair were janitors who aspired to work their way up in the field of business. The brothers worked in an office building owned by their Uncle Harry. Ernie and Mike also were roommates in an apartment over a cafe where they befriended the owner Mitch and waitress Nikki. Each episode featured slapstick and physical comedy. Penny Marshall directed the pilot. Includes an early appearance of Paul Reubens as Heimlich the delivery boy at the cafe.
The series aired on CBS. It competed against the highly-rated shows NBC's CHiPs and ABC's The Ropers in its timeslot. Nine episodes were produced but after four episodes aired, the series was canceled. After Belushi and Keaton became major film stars in the 1980s, six episodes of the show were released on home video. Reruns have also aired on A&E Network, Comedy Central and TV Land. The syndication package included the previously unaired episodes.
Cast & Crew
- Created by: Harry Colomby, Marc Sotkin, Arthur Silver, David W. Duclon, Bob Brunner
- Starring: Jim Belushi, Michael Keaton, Allan Arbus, Val Bisoglio, Lorna Patterson
Working Stiffs — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1979-09-15 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 9 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Network | CBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 5.3/10 (3 votes) |
Working Stiffs — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: The Preview Presentation (1979-09-22)
- E2: Looking for Mr. Goodwrench (1979-09-22) — The boys master a new combo-tool. Steckler decides to fire one of them, because, after all, the tool can replace a person. After conversing with 2 nuns that used to be teachers of
- E3: The Bomb Show (1979-09-29) — After witnessing a bank robbery, Michael is being stalked by the robber, and is hilariously jumpy. He & Ernie wind up stuck in an elevator with a bomb. They disarm it, and their re
- E4: Pal Joey — Mike is reunited with a long-lost buddy.
- E5: The Bosses
- E6: My Boys Are Having a Baby.
- E7: The Old Man in the Building — Strange events prompt Boss Falzone to rent a guard dog.
- E8: Trading Up — The brothers' classy dates are more interested in dessert.
- E9: Sagebrush Estates
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Working Stiffs have? 1 season(s) with 9 episodes.
Who created Working Stiffs? Harry Colomby, Marc Sotkin, Arthur Silver, David W. Duclon, Bob Brunner.
Where can I watch Working Stiffs? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
