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13 Queens Boulevard

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13 Queens Boulevard
Created byRichard Baer
Starring
ComposerBarry De Vorzon
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes9 (1 unaired)
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production companyTOY Productions
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMarch 20 (1979-03-20) –
July 24, 1979 (1979-07-24)

13 Queens Boulevard is an American sitcom that aired from March 20 until July 24, 1979.[1]

Premise

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The series was about the diverse residents of a Queens apartment complex.[2]

The major residents of the complex were Felicia and Steven Winters (Eileen Brennan and Jerry Van Dyke) who have been happily married for over 15 years. Also living in the complex were Elaine Dowling (Marcia Rodd), a divorcee who was Felicia's best friend; and the Capestros, which included Mildred (Helen Page Camp) and her daughters, Annie (Susan Elliott) and Jill (Louise Williams). Others in the complex included Camille (Karen Rushmore) and Lois (Frances Lee McCain).

Cast

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Production

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Richard Baer created the program; Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turteltaub, and Bud Yorkin developed it.[1] Peter Baldwin, Nancy Walker, Kim Friedman, and Will MacKenzie directed. Writers were Orenstein, Turteltaub, Baer, Linda Marsh, Martin Rips, and Mitzi McCall.[3]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"For Better or Worse"Kim FriedmanMargie Peters,
Linda Marsh
March 20, 1979 (1979-03-20)
On their 15th anniversary, Steven announces that he is transferring to Ohio.
2"Reunion"Kim FriedmanMartin Rips,
Joseph Staretski
March 27, 1979 (1979-03-27)
Elaine doesn't want to go to her 20th high school reunion because she might run into her ex-husband.
3"No Room at the Top"Will MackenzieMargie Peters,
Martin Rips,
Joseph Staretski
April 3, 1979 (1979-04-03)
Elaine gets a job that seemed perfect for Felicia's husband.
4"The Younger Man"Nancy WalkerAnne Convy,
Mitzi McCall
April 10, 1979 (1979-04-10)
Elaine has an affair with a 23-year-old man.
5"Playing Around"Will MackenzieSaul Turteltaub,
Bernie Orenstein
April 17, 1979 (1979-04-17)
Felicia's friends see Steven at a night club with a woman.
6"Thoroughly Modern Mildred"Peter BaldwinRichard BaerJuly 3, 1979 (1979-07-03)
Mildred spends the night with a guy she met at a party.
7"Italian Holiday"Kim FriedmanLinda MarshJuly 17, 1979 (1979-07-17)
Felicia wants to resume an affair with an Italian she met 20 years ago.
8"Like Mother, Like Son"Kim FriedmanSaul Turteltaub,
Bernie Orenstein
July 24, 1979 (1979-07-24)
Lois' ex-husband wants custody of their son because he doesn't think the upbringing is macho enough.
9"The Lift"Nancy WalkerMartin Rips,
Joseph Staretski
Unaired

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: the Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 831. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
  2. ^ TV Guide. "13 Queens Blvd. Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  3. ^ Terrace, Vincent (September 22, 2021). Encyclopedia of Television Miniseries, 1936-2020. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-8735-3. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
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