When the Whistle Blows

When the Whistle Blows
Cast of When the Whistle Blows. L to r: Douglas Barr, Tim Rossovich, Dolph Sweet, Philip Brown, Susan Buckner
Created by
  • Chuck Gordon
  • Tom Kartozian
Written by
  • Chuck Gordon
  • Tom Kartozian
  • Robert Sherman
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composerMark Snow
Opening theme"When the Whistle Blows" performed by Jerry Whitman and the Sweet Inspirations
Ending theme"When the Whistle Blows" (instrumental)
Composers
  • Molly-Ann Leikin
  • Mark Snow
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Producers
  • Gerald Sanford
  • Carroll Newman
CinematographyEmil Oster
Editors
  • Ralph Schoenfeld
  • Harvey E. Stambler
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseMarch 14 (1980-03-14) –
July 20, 1980 (1980-07-20)
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When the Whistle Blows is an American comedy television series that aired for 10 hour-long episodes on ABC from March 14 to July 20, 1980. The series was produced by Universal Television and starred Dolph Sweet, Doug Barr, Susan Buckner, Philip Brown and Tim Rossovich. It was filmed single-camera style and without a laugh track.[1]

  1. ^ Leszczak, Bob (2016). Single Season Sitcoms of the 1980s: A Complete Guide. McFarland & Company. p. 180.