It's a Living Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1980 · ABC, Syndication · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About It's a Living
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does It's a Living have?
It's a Living has 6 seasons and 120 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 30, 1980 to April 8, 1989.
Is It's a Living renewed, ended, or canceled?
It's a Living has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch It's a Living?
It takes 50h 0m (3000 minutes) to watch the complete run of It's a Living. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 25 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 50 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 25 days.
Where can you stream or watch It's a Living?
It's a Living is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for It's a Living?
It's a Living has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in It's a Living?
The primary ensemble cast includes Barrie Youngfellow as Jan Hoffmeyer Gray (age 75 (deceased)), Marian Mercer as Nancy Beebe Miller (age 75 (deceased)), Gail Edwards as Dot Higgins, Paul Kreppel as Sonny Mann (age 79).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Barrie Youngfellow | Jan Hoffmeyer Gray | 75 (deceased) |
| Marian Mercer | Nancy Beebe Miller | 75 (deceased) |
| Gail Edwards | Dot Higgins | – |
| Paul Kreppel | Sonny Mann | 79 |
| Crystal Bernard | Amy Tompkins | 64 |
| Richard Stahl | Howard Miller | 74 (deceased) |
| Sheryl Lee Ralph | Ginger St. James | 69 |
| Ann Jillian | Cassie Cranston | 76 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for It's a Living are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.