Television Favorites: Alice (1976) Rating: Starring: Diane Ladd, Martha Raye, Linda Lavin, Polly Holliday, Celia Weston, Vic Tayback, Philip McKeon Director: Christine Ballard Category: Television Studio: Warner Bros. Subtitles: English, French Length: 151 mins Want to buy?           Life - Served Sunny Side Up. On her way out to Hollywood to become a singer, Alice's car breaks down in Phoenix. With no money and a son to care for, Alice takes a waitress job at Mel's Diner. Here she works with the ornery owner and chef, Mel, the man-hungry whipper-snapper, Flo, and the ditzy Vera. Together they encounter the lovable regulars and other interesting characters passing through. Based on the Oscar-winning movie Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore, this classic television series lasted nine seasons and touched the hearts of all.