by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Linda Lavin once again essays the dual role of waitress Alice Hyatt and vituperative middle-ager Debbie Walden, owner of the apartment house where dwells Vera (Beth Howland) and her husband Elliot. Though she'll never win a "Miss Nice" award, Debbie does have her good points: for one thing, she's an excellent cook. In fact, she's more talented in the kitchen than Alice's boss Mel (Vic Tayback)--and because of this, she may be the one who'll win the heart of the curmudgeonly restauranteur.
