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Ruth Buzzi

(1979)

Ruth Buzzi, a very talented actress born in Rhode Island, is best known for her work on Laugh-In (1968-73) and to YCDTOTV fans for her work on Whatever Turns You On (1979). Ms. Buzzi expertly played all of the adult female roles on Whatever Turns You On, such as Mom, Miss Time (the very nasal script girl), Miss Fit (a strict, scary teacher), and Miss Take (Mr. Dime's Southern talking secretary).

Interview: Ruth Buzzi

 

 

INFORMATION
CAST
Pilot
Christine attempts to do a take of her introduction when Kevin Somers and Jono burst through the picture.
Union Fees
It is announced that gang has been hired to work at the T.H.E. Television Network so the company can save money.
Fan Letters
Kevin Somers goes on the Make A Million game show ("The show that gives away a million dollars every week!"), and almost wins the money, but in a desperate act, Mr. Dime cancels the show before Kevin gets the chance to answer the question.
Drama Lessons
Just as Mr. Dime introduces the show, Seth Pool comes in, and announces that since he has pulled the studio plug, the "show (that Mr. Dime) hate(s) so much" can't go on the air.
Boss Helal
Just as Mr. Dime is about to cancel the show, he learns that Rodney Helal's uncle, the Chairman of the Board, has demoted Mr. Dime to the cleaning man (at Miss Take's suggestion), and makes Rodney the president of the network.
Superstitions
In a recurring dungeon scene, Nasti keeps tricking Jono into getting slimed.
Repeats
The gang confuses each other about whether or not this episode is a repeat.
Christmas
When the gang is banned from the network's Christmas party (due to the serving of liquor), the kids have their own reasons for wanting to get in, except Christine, who doesn't really care.
Lottery
Ross tricks Kevin Somers into buying two tickets for the network lottery -- the second of which was borrowed by Seth Pool to insulate the engineering room.
There is no information available about this episode.
Kevin Somers, Rock Star
When Mr. Dime looks for a rock star he can manipulate to make money, dumb and unsuspecting Kevin Somers gets the job, believing it is his ticket to fame, fortune and a solid gold Trans Am.