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10 January 1994 (USA)
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The stories of several colorful characters living in San Francisco. Based on the book by Armistead Maupin (A Man I Dreamt Up). full summary
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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys.
Another 2 wins
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2 nominations
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(5 articles)
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Best. Gay. Week. Ever. (October 16, 2009)
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Best. Gay. Week. Ever. (October 16, 2009)
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Disturbingly great
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Cast
(Series Cast overview, first billed only) | Olympia Dukakis | ... | Anna Madrigal |
 | Donald Moffat | ... | Edgar Halcyon |
| Chloe Webb | ... | Mona Ramsey |
 | Laura Linney | ... | Mary Ann Singleton |
| Marcus D'Amico | ... | Michael Tolliver |
 | Bill Campbell | ... | Jon Fielden (as William Campbell) |
 | Thomas Gibson | ... | Beauchamp Day |
 | Paul Gross | ... | Brian Hawkins |
 | Barbara Garrick | ... | DeDe Halcyon Day |
 | Nina Foch | ... | Frannie Halcyon |
 | Edie Adams | ... | Ruby Miller |
 | Robert Downey Sr. | ... | Edgar's Doctor |
 | Meagen Fay | ... | Binky Gruen |
| Lou Liberatore | ... | Chuck |
| Country Joe McDonald | ... | Joaquin |
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Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City
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360 min (6 parts)
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Elizabeth Taylor, Vanessa Redgrave, Diane Ladd, Ann Bancroft and Ann-Margret were all considered for the role of Anna. Bancroft was actually offered the role, but rejected it claiming that the part was too poorly written.
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Crew or equipment visible: When Beauchamp and Mary Ann pull up in front of Barbary Lane after their weekend away, the crew is reflected in the side of Beauchamp's car.
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Mary Ann's Mother: Hellooo?
Mary Ann Singleton: Mom, It's me.
Mary Ann's Mother: What's the matter did you miss your plane?
Mary Ann Singleton: No. I didn't
Mary Ann's Mother: You know darling we were just talking about you...
Mary Ann Singleton: Would you call Mr. Lassiter and say I won't be in on Monday?
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Mary Ann's Mother: Hellooo?
Mary Ann Singleton: Mom, It's me.
Mary Ann's Mother: What's the matter did you miss your plane?
Mary Ann Singleton: No. I didn't
Mary Ann's Mother: You know darling we were just talking about you...
Mary Ann Singleton: Would you call Mr. Lassiter and say I won't be in on Monday?
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This mini-series has great writing, memorable characters, fine acting from a stellar cast, and is sure to flap even the most unflappable viewer.
The absolutely unflinching look at the lives and loves of a group of eccentric characters in the free-love environment of late 1970's San Francisco. Promiscuity and drug use run rampant, relationships and lives are destroyed and rebuilt, but gay, straight, or bisexual, we really care about the characters.
Excellent dialogue and acting, coupled with fine acting, turn what could easily have been a pornographic exlpoitation picture into a true work of art. I highly recommend it.