Open All Night (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 1981, Open All Night is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Open All Night is a situation comedy on ABC. It premiered on November 28, 1981, and ran until March 5, 1982. The show centered on Gordon Feester and his oddball family who lived and worked in a convenience store. It was somewhat based on the British series Open All Hours. Jay Tarses was co-creator, writer, and director of the show. Cassandra Peterson made a guest appearance on one episode. David Letterman also made a guest appearance, and made a sly reference to his daytime talk show, which was canceled a year before.
Who’s in it. Open All Night stars George Dzundza as Gordon Feester, Susan Tyrrell as Gretchen Feester, Sam Whipple as Terry Hoffmeister and Bubba Smith as Robin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Open All Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Open All Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of Open All Night tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Open All Night (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Open All Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Open All Night worth watching?
- Open All Night holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Open All Night?
- Open All Night stars George Dzundza, Susan Tyrrell, Sam Whipple, Bubba Smith and Jay Tarses.
- When was Open All Night released?
- Open All Night was released in 1981.