Alice Hyatt is a fictional character from the 1974 film and subsequent television series titled Alice. She is portrayed as a determined and hardworking single mother who moves to Phoenix, Arizona to start anew after her husband leaves her. Alice takes a job as a waitress at a diner called Mel's Diner, where she navigates the challenges of life while raising her son, Danny. The character of Alice Hyatt is played by actress Linda Lavin in the television series, which aired from 1976 to 1985. The show focuses on her interactions with fellow waitresses and the diner’s owner, Mel Sharples, highlighting themes of friendship, resilience, and the pursuit of dreams.