Working

April. 13,1982      
Rating:
7.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a series of interviews with real working people--construction workers, waitresses, firemen, secretaries, and cleaning women, Working is both an exploration of the individuals' occupations and a lament for lost hopes and dreams.

Studs Terkel as  Self - Host
Barry Bostwick as  Steelworker
Scatman Crothers as  Parking Attendant
Vernee Watson-Johnson as  Secretary
Jay Garner as  Corporate Executive
Billy Jayne as  Newsboy
Barbara Barrie as  Schoolteacher
Charles Haid as  Gas Man
Beth Howland as  Housewife
Barbara Hershey as  Call Girl

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