It also starred Larry Breeding, Marcia Lewis, Lorrie Mahaffey, James Belushi, Shirley Kirkes and Elaine Bolton. The show was based on a pilot special called "Legs" which aired on May 19, 1978. It premiered on September 22, 1978 and after 11 episodes aired, "Who's Watching the Kids?" was cancelled on December 15, 1978.