Blue-collar women leads in a diner that felt like America between shifts.
Why it matters
Episode guide
202 episodes across 9 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Widowed waitress Alice Hyatt hustles tables at Mel's Diner while chasing a singing career and raising her son.
Network & studio
- CBS — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Blue-collar women leads in a diner that felt like America between shifts.
Creators
Robert Getchell
Key cast
- Linda Lavin as Alice Hyatt
- Vic Tayback as Mel Sharples
- Polly Holliday as Flo Castleberry
- Beth Howland as Vera Louise Gorman
- Philip McKeon as Tommy Hyatt
Flash facts
- Inspired by the film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore.
- 'Kiss my grits!' became a national retort via Flo.
- Long CBS run through the early cable era.
FAQ
What network aired Alice?
Alice is associated with CBS (1976–1985).
Why is Alice in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Blue-collar women leads in a diner that felt like America between shifts.
Who are the key names behind Alice?
Creators and principals include Robert Getchell.
Official & further reading
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