The show was developed as a starring vehicle for comic actress Shirley Hemphill after the success of What's Happening!!
Shirley Simmons is a sharp-tongued Los Angeles taxicab driver who frequents a local diner owned by Max Kellerman and lives with her parents.
Shirley is offered a $200 million buyout but declines the money in order to remain as chairman of the board.
She clashes with conservative company vice president Roland Cushing but finds allies in secretary Nancy Boyer and attorney Barton Stone.
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