The Good Life

The Good Life (1971-1972)

EndedScripted showComedy

The Good Life was a sitcom that aired on NBC from 1971-72. The series follows the story the Millers, who work as a live-in butler and cook of millionaire industrialist, Charles Dutton.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 20:30 (30 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E15Dial M for MergerJan 8, 1972
S01E14The GardenersDec 25, 1971
S01E13Albert Gets RichDec 18, 1971
S01E12Butterfield AteDec 11, 1971
S01E11A Tremendous Sense of LoyaltyDec 4, 1971
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Good Life' premiere?

'The Good Life' premiered on April 4, 1971.

Who are the lead actors in 'The Good Life?'

Richard Briers and Felicity Kendal are the lead actors in 'The Good Life.'

What is the storyline of 'The Good Life?'

'The Good Life' follows Tom and Barbara, a middle-class couple who decide to lead a self-sufficient lifestyle in Surbiton, London.

What is the name of Tom and Barbara's street in 'The Good Life?'

Tom and Barbara's street is named "The Close" in 'The Good Life.'

What is Tom and Barbara's last name in 'The Good Life?'

Tom and Barbara's last name in 'The Good Life' is Good.

Who are Tom and Barbara's next-door neighbors in 'The Good Life?'

Tom and Barbara's next-door neighbors in 'The Good Life' are Margo and Jerry Leadbetter.

What is Margo and Jerry's last name in 'The Good Life?'

Margo and Jerry's last name in 'The Good Life' is Leadbetter.

What is the name of Tom's boss in 'The Good Life?'

Tom's boss in 'The Good Life' is named Mr. Murray.

What is the name of Barbara's best friend in 'The Good Life?'

Barbara's best friend in 'The Good Life' is named Jenny.

What type of animal do Tom and Barbara keep in their garden in 'The Good Life?'

Tom and Barbara keep pigs in their garden in 'The Good Life.'

What is the name of the pig that Tom and Barbara keep in 'The Good Life?'

The pig that Tom and Barbara keep in 'The Good Life' is named Pinky.

What is the name of the pub that Tom and Jerry frequent in 'The Good Life?'

The pub that Tom and Jerry frequent in 'The Good Life' is called "The Horse and Groom."

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