archytele The Vault

Makin' It 1979

★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 Comedy 1 seasons · 8 eps Ended
Community & Your Rating
★ 6.9/10
Advertisement
Quick answer

What is Makin' It?

Makin' It is an American sitcom that starred David Naughton as a disco dancer in the late 1970s. The series originally aired on ABC on Friday nights at 8:00 PM from February 1 through March 23, 1979, and later aired in the United Kingdom on ITV from April 25 through June 13, 1979.

Type
TV series
Year
1979
Status
Ended
Episodes
8
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Feb 1, 1979
Networks
ABC
Genres
Comedy
Updated
Series guide

At a glance

Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.9/10
Format
1 season · 8 episodes
Episode runtime
~30 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
ABC
Planning tool

How long to binge?

Estimate the schedule using 8 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.

Trailer

No official trailer is available for this title yet.

Find the trailer on YouTube ↗

Overview

Makin' It is an American sitcom that starred David Naughton as a disco dancer in the late 1970s. The series originally aired on ABC on Friday nights at 8:00 PM from February 1 through March 23, 1979, and later aired in the United Kingdom on ITV from April 25 through June 13, 1979.

Culturally, the series is noted for its brief run of only nine episodes before being canceled, and it was later ranked number 40 on TV Guide's 50 Worst TV Shows of All Time list in 2002. The show captures the disco era through its premise and is a notable piece of late 1970s television history.

Advertisement

Should you watch it?

“Follow a disco dancer in the late 1970s in this short-lived American sitcom.”

Reasons to watch
  • Stars David Naughton as a disco dancer navigating the late 1970s.
  • Offers a brief viewing commitment spanning only nine episodes.
  • Provides a historical look at Friday night television programming from 1979.
Keep in mind
  • The series was canceled quickly and only lasted nine episodes.

Watch it if you are interested in short-lived late 1970s American sitcoms about disco dancers.

The tone is that of a standard American sitcom from 1979, and the series features a total of nine episodes.

Ask the Vault

Ask anything about Makin' It — answers are spoiler-safe.

Your verdict

Is Makin' It worth watching?

Cast

Verified insights

Frequently asked questions

Where can I stream Makin' It?

Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

Is Makin' It worth watching?

The series holds a 60% rating on Kinobox.cz, but it only lasted nine episodes and was ranked number 40 on TV Guide's 50 Worst TV Shows of All Time list in 2002.

What is the binge duration for Makin' It?

The entire series consists of only nine episodes.

Which episodes are essential to watch?

The provided sources do not list specific essential episodes out of the nine that aired.

■ Ended / Final Season Complete Renewal tracker

Explore Makin' It

If you like Makin' It

See all similar titles →

What viewers say

No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Makin' It.

Advertisement