The Last Resort (1979 TV series)

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The Last Resort
Genre Situation comedy
Created by Gary David Goldberg
Directed by Asaad Kelada
Starring (See article)
Country of origin USA
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 15
Production
Producer(s) Gary David Goldberg
Running time 30 min.
Production company(s) MTM Enterprises
Distributor 20th Television
Release
Original network CBS
Original release September 19, 1979 (1979-09-19) – March 17, 1980 (1980-03-17)

The Last Resort is a 1979 American television sitcom, centered on a group of college students working in a hotel kitchen; the humor was in the style of Animal House, and it ran for one season with 15 episodes on CBS.

Cast and characters

Actor Character
Larry Breeding Michael Lerner
Robert Costanzo Murray
Stephanie Faracy Gail Collins
John Fujioka Kevin
Dorothy Konrad Mrs. Trilling
Zane Lasky Duane Kaminsky
Walter Olkewicz Zach Comstock
Ray Underwood Jeffrey Barron

Episodes

Title Directed by: Written by: Original air date
0"Pilot"**N/A
Series pilot; unaired.
1"Here Comes the Bride"Asaad KeladaLloyd Garver,
Donald Reiker
September 19, 1979 (1979-09-19)
Pastry chef Gail Collins concocts an improbable story to impress one of the students. The bride (Beverly) played by Gail Edwards.
2"Zach in Love"Asaad KeladaPatricia Jones,
Donald Reiker
September 26, 1979 (1979-09-26)
Michael's intercession with a girl on Zach's behalf surprises everyone.
3"Let Them Eat Cake"Asaad KeladaMarty NadlerOctober 3, 1979 (1979-10-03)
There's chaos in the kitchen when a mouse is found dead with cake batter clinging to its whiskers.
4"Girlfriends"Asaad KeladaPatricia Jones,
Donald Reiker
December 17, 1979 (1979-12-17)
On a singles weekend, Gail discovers that her visiting girlfriend's sexual inclinations have changed.
5"High School Confidential"Asaad KeladaLloyd GarverDecember 24, 1979 (1979-12-24)
Murray is having a nervous breakdown trying to earn a high school diploma at night school.
6"A Very Little Romance"Asaad KeladaPatricia Jones,
Donald Reiker
December 31, 1979 (1979-12-31)
Gail and Michael would like to keep their little romance secret.
7"And Murray Makes Three"Asaad KeladaMarty NadlerJanuary 7, 1980 (1980-01-07)
A woman's husband shows up at the resort knowing all about his wife's affair with Murray.
8"Not a Prayer"Asaad KeladaRich ReinhartJanuary 21, 1980 (1980-01-21)
Wise guy Zach falls for a visiting nun who has not yet taken her final vows.
9"Father's Day"Asaad KeladaPatricia Jones,
Donald Reiker
January 28, 1980 (1980-01-28)
Michael's father (Ronny Cox) tries to buy his son's affections after an 18-year absence.
10"Gone with a Whim"Asaad Kelada*February 4, 1980 (1980-02-04)
A campaign is started to get Zach rehired after his firing by the hotel owner.
11"The Price of Love"Asaad KeladaLloyd Garver,
Marty Nadler
February 11, 1980 (1980-02-11)
Gail is repelled by a celebrant at a mortician's convention, but Michael falls for a guest from an even older profession.
12"Is There a Doctor in the House?"Asaad KeladaRich ReinhartFebruary 18, 1980 (1980-02-18)
Pre-med student Michael loses self-confidence when a flu epidemic and a fatal heart attack occur in the resort.
13"Dorm Window"Asaad KeladaLloyd Garver,
Gary David Goldberg,
Marty Nadler
February 25, 1980 (1980-02-25)
Wheelchair-bound Michael is convinced that he witnessed a murder — until the victim shows up for breakfast.
14"Whodunit?"Asaad KeladaGary David GoldbergMarch 10, 1980 (1980-03-10)
Everyone is worried when $500 in tips is stolen.
15"Zegelmania"Asaad KeladaJoanne PagliaroMarch 17, 1980 (1980-03-17)
Duane's research colleague (Judd Hirsch) rigs the results of an experiment to get a grant.

* Unknown

Availability

As of this writing, The Last Resort has not been released on home video.

References


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