Episodes
Quick facts
- Released
- September 15, 1979
- Runtime
- 30 min
- IMDb
- tt0078711
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Paramount Television, Frog Productions, Huk
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
- What is Working Stiffs about?
- 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.
- Who created Working Stiffs?
- Working Stiffs was created by Harry Colomby, Marc Sotkin, Arthur Silver, David W. Duclon.
- Who stars in Working Stiffs?
- Working Stiffs stars Jim Belushi, Michael Keaton, Allan Arbus, Val Bisoglio.
- When was Working Stiffs released?
- Working Stiffs is a 1979 comedy series.
- Where can I watch Working Stiffs?
- You can watch Working Stiffs with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.