All's Fair

All's Fair is a 1976 American sitcom that centers on sharp, comedic exchanges between its leading characters as they juggle work, relationships, and shifting social attitudes. The show puts Bernadette Peters in the role of Charlotte "Charley" Drake, and Richard Crenna in a contrasting lead, supported by Jack Dodson and Lee Chamberlin. Episodes focus on quick dialogue, situational misunderstandings, and the clash of personalities that drives the humor, often mixing workplace scenes with domestic moments. Tone stays light, favoring one-off conflicts and recurring character traits over long story arcs, so episodes wrap up with a return to familiar dynamics rather than cliffhangers.

Created by Bob Weiskopf, Rod Parker, and Norman Lear, All's Fair premiered in 1976. It was produced for American network television during a period when Lear and other producers were reworking sitcom formats to reflect contemporary life.

As a televised series, box office figures are not applicable. The show's reach and visibility depended on network scheduling and syndication rather than theatrical revenue, and its performance is best judged by ratings and audience reaction of the era.

Though it didn’t become a long-running staple, All's Fair reflected 1970s sitcom trends, pairing established performers with newer talent. Its combination of a charismatic young star like Bernadette Peters and a veteran actor such as Richard Crenna captured a specific TV era where personality-driven comedies were common, and it still finds a niche audience among fans of vintage television.

Critical reaction was mixed to modestly positive, and contemporary viewers rate it around 7.0/10 based on a small number of votes. The series leans on themes of interpersonal conflict, evolving social norms, and humor derived from generational and ideological differences, delivered in a straightforward, episodic format that prioritized laughs and character interplay over serialized plotting.