Working Girl is an American sitcom television series that aired on NBC from April 16 to July 30, 1990. Loosely based on the 1988 film of the same name starring Melanie Griffith, the series stars Sandra Bullock as Tess McGill (Melanie Griffith's character), a role that was initially meant for Nancy McKeon.
Synopsis
Tess McGill is a spunky, independent secretary who has suddenly become a junior executive after she charms company owner A.J. Trask. Tess' first challenge is to survive working with her antagonistic, uptight immediate boss, Mrs. Bryn Newhouse, otherwise known as the "company witch." Tess's best friend, Lana Peters, is a secretary who is more interested in doing her nails and rooting for Tess than in getting ahead herself. Meanwhile, Everett Rutledge is a fellow junior executive who is charming but eager to please. Libby Wentworth is Tess's world-wise "permanent temporary" secretary who is also a moonlighting musician. Back home each night on Staten Island, Tess has to contend with her doting parents, Joe and Fran. Tess also has to contend with Sal Pascarella, the blue-collar neighborhood Romeo who constantly pursues her.
Reception and cancelation
Debuting as a midseason replacement, Working Girl drew low ratings and was canceled after eight of the twelve episodes produced aired.
Cast
Sandra Bullock as Tess McGill
Patrick Brock as Office Regular
Nana Visitor as Bryn Newhouse
Judy Prescott as Lana Peters
George Newbern as Everett Rutledge
Eyde Byrde as Libby Wentworth
Tom O'Rourke as A.J. Trask
Anthony Tyler Quinn as Sal Pascarella
David Schramm as Joe McGill
B.J. Ward as Fran McGill
Episodes
Production notes
The series was created by Kimberly Hill and Tom Patchett. Kenneth Kaufman and Tom Patchett served as executive producers.
"Let the River Run" (which was also featured in the motion picture) was the series' theme song.
Syndication
The series briefly reran on TV Land in the 1990s after Bullock became a major motion-picture star.