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Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'The Good Life' from 1970-1982:



1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'The Good Life':


(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)

September 18, 1971: One Of Our Rolls Is Missing
Season 1, episode 1
W: William Raynor, Myles Wilder   D: Bruce Bilson

With Jack Riley, Alan Oppenheimer, Will J. White, Ben Wright. Comedy series about a couple who, in an effort to free themselves of the responsibilites of middle-class life, hire a butler and cook. In the first episode, Albert, who formerly was a stockbroker, attempts to sell a friend's Rolls-Royce at a profit but instead is taken in by a con man.

September 25, 1971: Jane's Double Life
Season 1, episode 2
W: Albert E. Lewin   D: Ron Winston

With Alejandro Rey (Rico D'Angelo), Dick Patterson (Ron Whitaker), Anthony Eustrel (Major Domo). A wealthy playboy takes a liking to Jane Miller, who has a night off from her job as the Dutton cook to go to a ball.

October 2, 1971: The Chess Game
Season 1, episode 3
W: Susan Harris   D: Claudio Guzman

With Timothy Blake (Mavis), Peter Marshall (Trevor Phipps). When an old school chum visits the Millers, Albert pretends he is the owner of the massive estate and not the butler.

October 9, 1971: Wrecked Butler
Season 1, episode 4
W: William Bickley   D: Ron Winston

With Norman Fell (Randolph), Ivor Francis (Bateman). Albert Miller almost loses "the good life" when he breaks a leg and is replaced by an extra-capable substitute.

October 16, 1971: The Vacation
Season 1, episode 5
W: Susan Harris   D: Claudio Guzman
After they hear that the Duttons are planning a vacation on the French Riviera, Albert and Jane scheme to get the Duttons to take them along.

October 23, 1971: The Commodore Cometh
Season 1, episode 6
W: Ron Friedman   D: Larry Hagman
David Wayne plays dual roles as Charles Dutton and Charles Dutton's great uncle, who arrives at the Dutton mansion to fire his nephew from the family business.

October 30, 1971: The Burglar Alarm
Season 1, episode 7
W: Ron Friedman   D: Jay Sandrich
Albert Miller tries to outsmart a burglar who has been robbing neighborhood mansions and attacking servants. His plan? A foolproof alarm system.

November 6, 1971: Dutton's Retirement
Season 1, episode 8
W: Bernie Kahn   D: Bruce Bilson
Miller persuades Mr. Dutton to retire, but his way of taking it easy is not what was intended.

November 13, 1971: Speedometer Strain
Season 1, episode 9
W: Lloyd Turner, Gordon Mitchell   D: Claudio Guzman

With Will J. White (Police Officer). Albert and Jane may go with Mr. Dutton to Hawaii if Grace Dutton learns how to drive well enough to do without a chauffeur.

November 27, 1971: Mansion For Sale
Season 1, episode 10
W: Art Baer, Ben Joelson   D: Hal Cooper
Nick moves out of the Dutton mansion, causing his father to put the place up for sale.

December 4, 1971: A Tremendous Sense Of Loyalty
Season 1, episode 11
W: Bernie Kahn   D: Charles R. Rondeau

With Bob Cummings. The man whose identity Albert falsely used to apply for his position as butler comes to town to haunt him.

December 11, 1971: Butterfield Ate
Season 1, episode 12
W: Lloyd Turner, Gordon Mitchell   D: Claudio Guzman

With Jim Begg (Photographer), Scatman Crothers (Rodney), Lola Mason (Sheila Garrett). Albert tries to hide a pet lion named Butterfield in his cottage on the estate after the Dutton's prize poodle disappears.

December 18, 1971: Albert Gets Rich
Season 1, episode 13
W: Susan Harris   D: Joseph Goodson
Albert strikes it rich and quits his job as a butler.

December 25, 1971: The Gardeners
Season 1, episode 14
W: Fred Freeman, Lawrence J. Cohen   D: Claudio Guzman
Butler Miller attempts to cut down on household expenses, but encounters resistance from the gardeners.

January 8, 1972: Dial M for Merger
Season 1, episode 15
W: Lloyd Turner, Gordon Mitchell   D: Larry Hagman

With Gary Dubin (Lamar). An 8-year-old brat threatens to spoil the good life for Albert and Jane. (Last show of the series.)


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