Rude Awakening (1998–2001)Billie Frank, an out of work alcoholic actress, used to be somewhat of a star in her day, but now she's all washed up. With the help of her mother, Trudy, Billie tries to pick up the pieces... See full summary » Creator:Claudia Lonow |
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| Sherilyn Fenn | ... |
Billie Frank
(55 episodes, 1998-2001)
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| Jonathan Penner | ... |
Dave Parelli
(55 episodes, 1998-2001)
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| Lynn Redgrave | ... |
Trudy Frank
(55 episodes, 1998-2001)
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| Rain Pryor | ... |
Jackie Garcia
(30 episodes, 1998-1999)
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Billie Frank, an out of work alcoholic actress, used to be somewhat of a star in her day, but now she's all washed up. With the help of her mother, Trudy, Billie tries to pick up the pieces of her life and move on. Billie meets Dave, a guy who lives in her apartment building, and is also an alcoholic. The show is based upon their relationship, along with all the others in AA with them. Written by Jonesy
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Rude. Bitchy. Promiscuous. And those are her good qualities. See more »Genres:
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1 August 1998 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Príserná kocovina See more »Company Credits
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Trudy Frank: Because, darling, when you're not here I forget all about you.
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(Title Theme: 2000-2001)
Lyrics by Claudia Lonow and Chuck E. Weiss
Music by Jonathan Wolff and Paul Buckley
Arranged by Gerard McMahon
Performed by Roger Daltrey
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The character of Billie Frank is based upon Claudia Lonow's experience. Billie is an ex-soap actress who is famous for portraying a character called Diana Gateway in a series called "Emerald Bluff". Claudia Lonow is famous for portraying Diana Fairgate in Knots Landing. See more »Quotes
Billie Frank: How do I know you don't badmouth me to your friends when I'm not there?Trudy Frank: Because, darling, when you're not here I forget all about you.
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Featured in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn: Episode dated 12 August 1999 (1999) See more »Soundtracks
"Another Rude Awakening"(Title Theme: 2000-2001)
Lyrics by Claudia Lonow and Chuck E. Weiss
Music by Jonathan Wolff and Paul Buckley
Arranged by Gerard McMahon
Performed by Roger Daltrey
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This show is so refreshing and funny, I couldn't believe it could survive the prevailing tastes of American TV executives. Trawling the channels late at night, I stumbled upon Sherilyn Fenn's gorgeous face looking at me and found that she could make me laugh as well! This show doesn't look polished, it does not have contrived plots or even high production values, but what it does have, is great laughs, realistic situations, and just all around funny stuff. It is crass, rude and sexy, and it doesn't apologize for it. And it shouldn't, in this time of over political correctness and subsequent fear of offending anyone, this show doesn't care, and in the process, provides great entertainment.