Alice
Mel's Recession
Season 2, Episode 21 · Aired 1978-04-02
Synopsis
The diner has lost money and Mel's accountant suggests he fire one of the waitresses. It soon becomes a competition to see who won't get fired.
In the series
This episode is part of Alice (1976–1985) on CBS.
Kiss my grits — Mel's Diner as working-class stage and catchphrase factory.
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