Open All Night (1981)

Creator: Jay Tarses

Open All Night is a situation comedy on ABC. It premiered on November 28, 1981, and ran until March 5, 1982. The show centered on Gordon Feester and his oddball family who lived and worked in a convenience store. It was somewhat based on the British series Open All Hours. Jay Tarses was co-creator, writer, and director of the show. Cassandra Peterson made a guest appearance on one episode. David Letterman also made a guest appearance, and made a sly reference to his daytime talk show, which was canceled a year before.

Cast

George Dzundza

Gordon Feester

Susan Tyrrell

Gretchen Feester

Sam Whipple

Terry Hoffmeister

Bubba Smith

Robin

Jay Tarses

Officer Steve

Clyde Phillip Taylor

Dr. Cavanaugh

Bever-Leigh Banfield

Officer Edie

Joe Mantegna

Customer Who Asks For Change