Billy

Billy was a CBS network sitcom based on Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall's 1960 British play, "Billy Liar" starring Steve Guttenberg in the lead role.

The series aired from February 26, 1979 to April 28, 1979, lasting for one season and 7 episodes.

Plot
The series centered on Billy Fisher, a mortician's clerk with a tendency to daydream.

Cast

 * Steve Guttenberg as Billy Fisher
 * Peggy Pope as Alice Fisher
 * James Gallery as George Fisher
 * Paula Trueman as Gran
 * Michael Alaimo as Norval Shadrack
 * Bruce Talkington as Arthur Milliken

Reception
"Billy" replaced "Co-Ed Fever" (which was cancelled after just one episode aired) in CBS' Monday night lineup in February of 1979 and the show did slightly better as it was cancelled two months later.