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When the Whistle Blows

1980Show1 season11 episodes

Comedy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Short-lived comedy about construction workers enjoying themselves. The crew was all male except for Lucy – Randy the college grad; Buzz the extrovert; Martin the hunk; Norm, an older man married to Dottie; Bulldog the foreman; Hanrahan; and Darlene, who runs the bar that's "their place."

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 33 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Preece
Produced by
Leonard Goldberg

Everyone

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Facts

March 14, 1980 · June 20, 1980 · Ended

First aired
March 14, 1980
Last aired
June 20, 1980
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is When the Whistle Blows worth watching?"

Questions about When the Whistle Blows

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is When the Whistle Blows worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50.

How long does it take to watch When the Whistle Blows?

11 h

About 11 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1980 to 1980.

Will When the Whistle Blows make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch When the Whistle Blows?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.