Working was an NBC network sitcom series created & executive produced by Michael Davidoff and Bill Rosenthal.
The show aired from October 8, 1997 to January 25, 1999, lasting for two seasons & 39 episodes (leaving 4 of them unaired). It was produced by Davidoff/Rosenthal Productions and NBC Studios.
Plot[]
The series took a satirical (and sometimes over-the-top) look at office life at a big corporate company.
Matt Peyser, who recently graduated from college was prepared to climb the corporate ladder; however, his ideals are constantly challenged by his boss, Tim Deale.
Cast[]
- Fred Savage as Matt Peyser
- Maurice Godin as Tim Deale
- Yvette Freeman as Evelyn Smalley
- Sarah Knowlton as Hal Blum (season 1)
- Arden Myrin as Abby Cosgrove
- Todd Waring (pilot only)\ Steve Hytner as John Delaney
- Joey Slotnick (pilot only)\ Dana Gould as Jimmy Clarke (season 1)
- Kate Hodge as Chris Grant (10 episodes, season 1)
- Rebecca McFarland as Val Gibson (season 2)
- Debi Mazar as Liz Tricoli (season 2)
Production[]
Due to faltering ratings, the network attempted to breathe new life into "Working" during the second season with some cast changes which included writing out the characters of Jimmy and Hal; they were replaced by Debi Mazar as the ruthless Liz and Rebecca McFarland as Val.
During the series run, Danica McKellar (who was Fred Savage's co-star in "The Wonder Years") made two guest-appearances on the show, playing a woman that Savage's character meets in a bar.
However, the ratings for "Working" didn't improve and NBC cancelled it January of 1999; 35 of the 39 episodes produced were aired.
Accolades[]
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Young Performer Age Ten or Under | Sara Paxton | (Won) |