The Last Resort (1979 TV series)

The Last Resort
Genre Situation comedy
Created by Gary David Goldberg
Directed by Asaad Kelada
Starring (See article)
Country of origin USA
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 15
Production
Producer(s) Gary David Goldberg
Running time 30 min.
Production company(s) MTM Enterprises
Distributor CBS
Broadcast
Original channel CBS
Original run September 19, 1979 (1979-09-19) – March 17, 1980 (1980-03-17)

The Last Resort is a 1979 American television sitcom, centered around a group of college students working in a hotel kitchen; the humor was in the style of Animal House, and it ran for one season of 15 episodes on CBS.

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Cast and characters

Actor Character
Larry Breeding Michael Lerner
Robert Costanzo Murray
Stephanie Faracy Gail Collins
John Fujioka Kevin
Dorothy Konrad Mrs. Trilling
Zane Lasky Duane Kaminsky
Walter Olkewicz Zach Comstock
Ray Underwood Jeffrey Barron

Episodes

Title Original airdate
0 "Pilot" N/A
Series pilot; unaired. 
1 "Here Comes the Bride" September 19, 1979 (1979-09-19)
Pastry chef Gail Collins concocts an improbable story to impress one of the students. The bride (Beverly) played by Gail Edwards
2 "Zach in Love" September 26, 1979 (1979-09-26)
Michael's intercession with a girl on Zach's behalf surprises everyone. 
3 "Let Them Eat Cake" October 3, 1979 (1979-10-03)
There's chaos in the kitchen when a mouse is found dead with cake batter clinging to its whiskers. 
4 "Girlfriends" December 17, 1979 (1979-12-17)
On a singles weekend, Gail discovers that her visiting girlfriend's sexual inclinations have changed. 
5 "High School Confidential" December 24, 1979 (1979-12-24)
Murray is having a nervous breakdown trying to earn a high school diploma at night school. 
6 "A Very Little Romance" December 31, 1979 (1979-12-31)
Gail and Michael would like to keep their little romance secret. 
7 "And Murray Makes Three" January 7, 1980 (1980-01-07)
A woman's husband shows up at the resort knowing all about his wife's affair with Murray. 
8 "Not a Prayer" January 21, 1980 (1980-01-21)
Wise guy Zach falls for a visiting nun who has not yet taken her final vows. 
9 "Father's Day" January 28, 1980 (1980-01-28)
Michael's father (Ronny Cox) tries to buy his son's affections after an 18-year absence. 
10 "Gone with a Whim" February 4, 1980 (1980-02-04)
A campaign is started to get Zach rehired after his firing by the hotel owner. 
11 "The Price of Love" February 11, 1980 (1980-02-11)
Gail is repelled by a celebrant at a mortician's convention, but Michael falls for a guest from an even older profession. 
12 "Is There a Doctor in the House?" February 18, 1980 (1980-02-18)
Pre-med student Michael loses self-confidence when a flu epidemic and a fatal heart attack occur in the resort. 
13 "Dorm Window" February 25, 1980 (1980-02-25)
Wheelchair-bound Michael is convinced that he witnessed a murder — until the victim shows up for breakfast. 
14 "Whodunit?" March 10, 1980 (1980-03-10)
Everyone is worried when $500 in tips is stolen. 
15 "Zegelmania" March 17, 1980 (1980-03-17)
Duane's research colleague (Judd Hirsch) rigs the results of an experiment to get a grant. 

Availability

As of this writing, The Last Resort has not been released on home video.

References