Flo

Flo (1980-1981)

EndedScripted showComedy

When Polly Holliday's sassy character Florence "Flo" Jean Castleberry became hugely popular, producers decided to see if she could carry her own show, and thus was born Flo. Flo leaves the diner where she'd worked for years (on Alice (1976)) for a new job in Houston. En route, she impulsively decides to purchase, restore, and run a diner she'd known growing up, renaming it "Flo's Yellow Rose".

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Saturday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E23The DaynceJun 30, 1981
S02E22No Men's LandJun 23, 1981
S02E21Flo's Encounter of the Third KindApr 18, 1981
S02E20You Gotta Have HoytApr 11, 1981
S02E19FootsieApr 4, 1981
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Flo premiere?

Flo premiered on March 24, 1980.

Who played the lead role of Flo on the show?

Polly Holliday played the lead role of Flo.

In which other TV show did Polly Holliday play the character of Flo first?

Polly Holliday played the character of Flo in the show "Alice" before getting her own spin-off.

What was the full name of Flo's character on the show?

Flo's full name on the show was Florence Jean Castleberry.

In what city and state was the show 'Flo' set in?

The show 'Flo' was set in the fictional town of Fort Worth, Texas.

What was Flo's catchphrase on the show?

Flo's catchphrase on the show was "Kiss my grits!"

What was the name of the diner that Flo worked at on the show?

Flo worked at the Yellow Rose Diner on the show.

Who played the character of Ellen, Flo's best friend and co-worker on the show?

Sudie Bond played the character of Ellen on the show.

What was the name of Flo's ex-husband on the show?

Flo's ex-husband's name on the show was Wesley McAfee.

Who played the role of Flo's ex-husband on the show?

The role of Flo's ex-husband was played by Leo Burmester.

Who played the character of Miriam on the show?

Miriam was played by veteran actress Lucille Benson.

What was the relationship between Flo and her boss on the show?

Flo had a contentious relationship with her boss, Farley Waters.

Who played the character of Farley Waters on the show?

Farley Waters was played by actor Geoffrey Lewis.

What was the reason for Flo's departure from the show "Alice"?

Flo departed from the show "Alice" due to contract issues with the producers.

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