The Last Resort (American TV series)

This article is about the 1979 American TV series. For other uses, see Last Resort.

The Last Resort is an American sitcom centered on a group of college students working in a hotel kitchen; the humor was in the style of Animal House, and it ran for one season of 15 episodes on CBS.

The Last Resort
Genre	Sitcom
Created by	Gary David Goldberg
Directed by	Asaad Kelada
Starring	(See article)
Composer	Hod David Schudson
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	15 (+ unaired pilot)
Production
Producer	Gary David Goldberg
Running time	30 minutes
Production company	MTM Enterprises
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	September 19, 1979 (1979-09-19) – March 17, 1980 (1980-03-17)

Cast

• Larry Breeding as Michael Lerner
• Robert Costanzo as Murray
• Stephanie Faracy as Gail Collins
• John Fujioka as Kevin
• Dorothy Konrad as Mrs. Trilling
• Zane Lasky as Duane Kaminsky
• Walter Olkewicz as Zach Comstock
• Ray Underwood as Jeffrey Barron

Episodes

Pilot

Title	Original air date
"Pilot"	Unaired

Season 1 (1979–80)

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	"Here Comes the Bride"	Asaad Kelada	Lloyd Garver & Donald Reiker	September 19, 1979 (1979-09-19)
Pastry chef Gail Collins concocts an improbable story to impress one of the students. The bride (Beverly) played by Gail Edwards.
2	"Zach in Love"	Asaad Kelada	Patricia Jones & Donald Reiker	September 26, 1979 (1979-09-26)
Michael's intercession with a girl on Zach's behalf surprises everyone.
3	"Let Them Eat Cake"	Asaad Kelada	Unknown	October 3, 1979 (1979-10-03)
There's chaos in the kitchen when a mouse is found dead with cake batter clinging to its whiskers.
4	"Girlfriends"	Asaad Kelada	Patricia Jones & Donald Reiker	December 17, 1979 (1979-12-17)
On a singles weekend, Gail discovers that her visiting girlfriend's sexual inclinations have changed.
5	"High School Confidential"	Asaad Kelada	Lloyd Garver	December 24, 1979 (1979-12-24)
Murray is having a nervous breakdown trying to earn a high school diploma at night school.
6	"A Very Little Romance"	Asaad Kelada	Patricia Jones & Donald Reiker	December 31, 1979 (1979-12-31)
Gail and Michael would like to keep their little romance secret.
7	"And Murray Makes Three"	Asaad Kelada	Marty Nadler	January 7, 1980 (1980-01-07)
A woman's husband shows up at the resort knowing all about his wife's affair with Murray.
8	"Not a Prayer"	Asaad Kelada	Rich Reinhart	January 21, 1980 (1980-01-21)
Wise guy Zach falls for a visiting nun who has not yet taken her final vows.
9	"Father's Day"	Asaad Kelada	Patricia Jones & Donald Reiker	January 28, 1980 (1980-01-28)
Michael's father (Ronny Cox) tries to buy his son's affections after an 18-year absence.
10	"Gone with a Whim"	Asaad Kelada	Unknown	February 4, 1980 (1980-02-04)
A campaign is started to get Zach rehired after his firing by the hotel owner.
11	"The Price of Love"	Asaad Kelada	Lloyd Garver & Marty Nadler	February 11, 1980 (1980-02-11)
Gail is repelled by a celebrant at a mortician's convention, but Michael falls for a guest from an even older profession.
12	"Is There a Doctor in the House?"	Asaad Kelada	Rich Reinhart	February 18, 1980 (1980-02-18)
Pre-med student Michael loses self-confidence when a flu epidemic and a fatal heart attack occur in the resort.
13	"Dorm Window"	Asaad Kelada	Lloyd Garver, Gary David Goldberg & Marty Nadler	February 25, 1980 (1980-02-25)
Michael is convinced that he witnessed a murder — until the victim shows up for breakfast.
14	"Whodunit?"	Asaad Kelada	Gary David Goldberg	March 10, 1980 (1980-03-10)
Everyone is worried when $500 in tips is stolen.
15	"Zegelmania"	Asaad Kelada	Joanne Pagliaro	March 17, 1980 (1980-03-17)
Duane's research colleague (Judd Hirsch) rigs the results of an experiment to get a grant.

References

• The Last Resort at IMDb
• The Last Resort at epguides.com