Open All Night
Series Overview
Open All Night is a situation comedy on ABC. It premiered on November 28, 1981, and ran until March 5, 1982. The show centered on Gordon Feester and his oddball family who lived and worked in a convenience store. It was somewhat based on the British series Open All Hours. Jay Tarses was co-creator, writer, and director of the show. Cassandra Peterson made a guest appearance on one episode. David Letterman also made a guest appearance, and made a sly reference to his daytime talk show, which was canceled a year before.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
30 min per episode
1981 – 1982
Premiered: Sat, Nov 28, 1981
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Edie’s Girl”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Tarses
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What is Open All Night about?
Open All Night is a situation comedy on ABC. It premiered on November 28, 1981, and ran until March 5, 1982. The show centered on Gordon Feester and his oddball family who lived and worked in a convenience store. It was somewhat based on the British series Open All Hours. Jay Tarses was co-creator, writer, and director of the show. Cassandra Peterson made a guest appearance on one episode. David Letterman also made a guest appearance, and made a sly reference to his daytime talk show, which was canceled a year before.
How many seasons does Open All Night have?
Open All Night comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Open All Night?
Key cast members in Open All Night include George Dzundza, Susan Tyrrell, Sam Whipple, Bubba Smith, Jay Tarses.
Who created or directed Open All Night?
Open All Night was developed and directed by Jay Tarses.