TV series
When the Whistle Blows
1980, English, on ABC.
Short-lived comedy about construction workers enjoying themselves. The crew was all male except for Lucy – Randy the college grad; Buzz the extrovert; Martin the hunk; Norm, an older man married to Dottie; Bulldog the foreman; Hanrahan; and Darlene, who runs the bar that's "their place."
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Run for the Roses
Aired 20 June 1980
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 14 March 1980
- Last aired
- 20 June 1980
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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When the Whistle Blows: quick answers
Is When the Whistle Blows worth watching?
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How many seasons of When the Whistle Blows are there?
When the Whistle Blows has 1 season and 11 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is When the Whistle Blows finished?
Yes. When the Whistle Blows ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like When the Whistle Blows?
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