About

An aspiring actress moves to New York City to try and make it big, having to take offbeat "temp" jobs to support herself in between auditions. Starring Marlo Thomas and Ted Bessell.

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Episodes

1. Pass the Potatoes, Ethel Merman

30m

A walk-on role for a play starring Ethel Merman in a revival of "Gypsy" leaves Ann awestruck.

2. The Good Skate

30m

Ann auditions for a soda commercial that requires a performance on roller skates, something she has a little difficulty with.

3. Black, White And Read All Over

30m

After yet another rejection of Donald's unpublished novel, Ann offers to submit it to her father, who knows a publisher who's a customer at his restaurant.

4. To Each Her Own

30m

Donald does a news story on computer dating and takes Ann along for the ride. Much to Ann's chagrin, the girl that the computer dating service assigns to her boyfriend is a lot like her.

5. The Apartment

30m

Donald gets Ann to house sit at his apartment, and she runs into another friend of his (Bill Bixby), who is also staying there.

6. Absence Makes the Heart Grow Nervous

30m

Before Ann goes to Philadelphia for a play that's making a nationwide tour, Donald tries to show her a good time by giving her a night on the town...and another night...and another night...

7. The Philadelphia Story

30m

Unable to tolerate life without Ann, Donald goes to Philadelphia to write a review of Ann's play.

8. There's Nothing to Be Afreud of But Freud Himself

30m

Donald writes an article on a newfangled psychological exam, and he tries to use it on Ann and the Baumans.

9. The Collaborators

30m

Ann and Donald decide to work on a play about her life, but creative differences get in the way.

10. When in Rome

30m

An Italian movie director spots Ann and wants her to star in his next movie...and perform a nude scene.