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13 Queens Boulevard (Toy/ABC)(Spring-Summer 1979) starring Eileen Brennan
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13 Queens Boulevard (1979)
 Episode Guide compiled by The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
John King, New York, Robert Leszczak
references:
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13 QUEENS BOULEVARD
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Toy Production
for
ABC (Tuesdays 9:30 pm)
Created by Richard Baer
Developed by Bud Yorkin, Bernie Orenstein, Saul Turtletaub
Associate Producer Sue Nevens (series) Norm Hopps (pilot)

US Comedy series 1979 9 episodes x 30 min color videotape
(20Mar79-17Apr79) (10Jul79-24Jul79)

Starring: Eileen Brennan as Felicia Winters
with:
Jerry Van Dyke as Steven Winters (Felicia's husband)
Marcia Rodd as Elaine Dowling
Helen Page Camp as Millie Capestro 
Louise Williams as Jill Capestro (Millie's daughter)
Frances Lee McCain as Lois
Karen Rushmore as Camille 

Premise:
This situation comedy revolves around the denizens of a garden apartment in New York's Queens.
Background:
Toy Productions also produced the series "What's Happening" and "Carter Country"

Music by Barry DeVorzon

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[--] 13 Queens Boulevard: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILDRED (unaired pilot)
Prod. no. 0101
associate producer: Norm Hopps
director: Peter Baldwin
writer: Richard Baer
music: Barry DeVorzon
videotape editors: Hal Collins, Mario DiMambro.

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ABC Tuesdays 9:30 pm Eastern
(20Mar79-17Apr79) (Spring) (5 episodes aired)
(10Jul79-24Jul79) (Summer) (2 episodes aired, 1 pre-empted unaired)

1.1 [--] 13 Queens Boulevard: FOR BETTER OR WORSE (verified -RL)
Prod. no. 0108 / 20Mar79 ABC Tue
associate producer: Sue Nevens
Teleplay by Linda Marsh & Margie Peters / Story by Cyra McFadden, Linda Marsh & Margie Peters
Directed by Kim Friedman
music: Barry DeVorzon
videotape editor: Hal Collins.
Regular Cast:
Eileen Brennan, Marcia Rodd, Helen Page Camp et al.
Guest cast
Stanley Brock ....... Mr. Marcus
Synopsis 1:
It's Felicia and Steven's 15th anniversary, but it could be their last as Steven breaks the news about
a possible promotion to assistant manager, along with a possible move to Akron, Ohio.
Felicia and Steven sing "I Married An Angel." [RL]
Synopsis 2:
In the opener, Felicia and Steven Winters have a falling - out on their 15th anniversary when Steven announces
his impending transfer to Ohio. [JK]
      
1.2 [--] 13 Queens Boulevard: REUNION (verified -RL)
Prod. no. 0106 / 27Mar79 ABC Tue
associate producer: Sue Nevens
Written by Martin Rips and Joseph Saretski
Directed by Kim Friedman
music: Barry DeVorzon;
videotape editor: Hal Collins.
Regular Cast:
Eileen Brennan, Marcia Rodd, Helen Page Camp et al.
Guest cast
Allan Miller ....... Brad
Joy Garrett ........ Daisy
John Welsh ......... Lance
F. William Parker ... Hughie
Ron Vernan .......... the photographer
Synopsis 1:
Felicia is going to her high school reunion, but Elaine doesn't want to go to hers...that is, until
she finds out her ex-husband, Brad is going, and briefly their old flame is rekindled. [RL]
Synopsis 2:
Elaine dreads her 20th high - school reunion if it means re-uniting with her ex - husband (Allan Miller). [JK]

1.3 [--] 13 Queens Boulevard: NO ROOM AT THE TOP
Prod. no. 0109 / 3Apr79 ABC Tue
associate producer: Sue Nevens
director: Will Mackenzie
story: Cyra McFadden, Linda Marsh, Margie Peters et al.;
teleplay: Martin Rips, Joseph Staretski
music: Barry DeVorzon;
Regular Cast:
Eileen Brennan, Marcia Rodd, Helen Page Camp et al.
Synopsis: 
Felicia is resentful when her friend Elaine scoops up the management - trainee position that seemed destined for
Felicia's husband. [JK]

1.4 [--] 13 Queens Boulevard: THE YOUNGER MAN
Prod. no. 0107 / 10Apr79 CBS
associate producer: Sue Nevens
director: Nancy Walker
writers: Anne Convy, Mitzi McCall
music: Barry DeVorzon;
videotape editor: Hal Collins.
Regular Cast:
Eileen Brennan, Marcia Rodd, Helen Page Camp et al.
Guest Cast:
John Lansing ...... Michael
Synopsis:
Felicia accuses Elaine of robbing the cradle when she begins an affair with Steven's 23 year - old nephew. [JK]

1.5 [--] 13 Queens Boulevard: PLAYING AROUND (verified -RL)
Prod. no. 0104 / 17Apr79 CBS
associate producer: Sue Nevens
Written by Saul Turteltaub & Bernie Orenstein
Directed by Will MacKenzie
music: Barry DeVorzon
videotape editor: Hal Collins.
Regular Cast:
Eileen Brennan, Marcia Rodd, Helen Page Camp et al.
Guest cast
Susan Elliott ...... the pianist (Annie Dowling ?)
Wendell Burton ......... Guy 
Synopsis 1:
Felicia finds a lump in her breast, all of the girls camp out at her house awaiting the final lab report.
In the meantime, her husband, Steven is caught cavorting with another woman in a bar. However, when
he's given the news about Felicia's medical condition, he regrets his indiscretion and promises to
alter his ways if no one tells Felicia about the other woman. [RL]
Several cast members sing "All of Me."
Synopsis 2:
Felicia's friends debate whether to tell her that they saw Steven leave a nightclub with a young woman. [JK]

[--] 24Apr79 - 10Jul79 hiatus

[--] 10Jul79 Pre - empted : ABC News Closeup "Mission: Mind Control"

 1.6 [--] 13 Queens Boulevard: ITALIAN HOLIDAY (verified -RL)
Prod. no. 0102 / 17Jul79 ABC Tue
associate producer: Sue Nevens
Written by Linda Marsh
Directed by Kim Friedman
music: Barry DeVorzon
videotape editor: Hal Collins.
Regular Cast:
Eileen Brennan, Frances Lee McCain, Helen Page Camp et al.
Guest cast
Cesare Danova ....... Sergio Fontana
Howard Chitjean ..... the Maitre 'd'
Marci Baxter ........ Susie
Andy Goldberg ....... Arthur
Synopsis 1:
Felicia's old flame, Sergio Fontana makes a surprise visit to 13 Queens Boulevard. Trouble is, she falls
for him all over again, but he has no desire to settle down. [RL]
Several cast members sing "Al Di La." [RL]
Synopsis 2:
Felicia is sorely tempted to resume her affair with a romantic Italian she met 20 years ago. [JK]

1.7 [--] 13 Queens Boulevard: LIKE MOTHER, LIKE SON
Prod. no. 0103 /24Jul79 ABC Tue
associate producer: Sue Nevens
director: Kim Friedman
writers: Saul Turteltaub, Bernie Orenstein
music: Barry DeVorzon
videotape editor: Hal Collins.
Regular Cast:
Eileen Brennan, Frances Lee McCain, Helen Page Camp et al.
Guest Cast:
Charles Thomas Murphy ..... Jack
Nicky Barton ........... Donny
Synopsis:
Lois's ex - husband demands custody of their son because he feels the boy's upbringing isn't sufficiently macho. [JK]

1.x [--] 13 Queens Boulevard: THE LIFT
Prod. no. 0105 / Unaired - possibly scheduled for 10Jul79 but pre-empted
associate producer: Sue Nevens
director: Nancy Walker
writers: Martin Rips, Joseph Staretski
music: Barry DeVorzon;
videotape editor: Hal Collins.
Regular Cast:
Eileen Brennan, Marcia Rodd, Helen Page Camp et al.

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