With Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon. This sitcom spun off from the Martin Scorsese movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore deals with the misadventures and trials of aspiring singer Alice Hyatt, her son Tommy, and her co-workers at a greasy-spoon diner in Phoenix, Arizona.

As the titular waitress/mother in the sitcom Alice (1976), based on the award-winning Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) starring Oscar-winner Ellen Burstyn, Lavin won deserved stardom. During the nine seasons (1976-1985) the show was on the air, she nabbed two Golden Globe awards and an Emmy nomination.

Linda Lavin, who made herself a household name as the title character in the long-running sitcom Alice, has passed away from complications from lung cancer. She was 87. Alice would be one of the most popular sitcoms of its time, running for nine seasons and just over 200 episodes.

As the titular waitress/mother in the sitcom Alice (1976), based on the award-winning Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) starring Oscar-winner Ellen Burstyn, Lavin won deserved stardom. During the nine seasons (1976-1985) the show was on the air, she nabbed two Golden Globe awards and an Emmy nomination.

Pilot: Directed by Paul Bogart. With Linda Lavin, Alfred Lutter III, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland. Alice works at Mel's Diner with Flo and Vera. A talent agent comes to town and Alice is hoping for a big break.

The Over-the-Hill Girls: Directed by Tom Trbovich. With Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon. Alice and Carrie don't get local singing jobs because they are considered too old.

As the titular waitress/mother in the sitcom Alice (1976), based on the award-winning film Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) starring Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn, Lavin won deserved stardom. During the nine seasons (1976-1985) the show was on the air, she nabbed two Golden Globe awards and an Emmy nomination.

Alice's Halloween Surprise: Directed by Marc Daniels. With Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon. Alice has her boyfriend's four kids for treat or treating on Halloween.

86 the Waitresses: Directed by Marc Daniels. With Linda Lavin, Philip McKeon, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland. When a new waiter is making more than the waitresses, they quit.

Th-th-th-that's All Folks: Directed by Don Corvan. With Linda Lavin, Vic Tayback, Beth Howland, Philip McKeon. On the last show the gang reminisces before closing up Mel's Diner.