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Release Date:
1 August 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
... perfect for Showtime. morePlot:
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... moreAwards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
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Great real life experience show moreCast
(Series Cast Summary - 4 of 44)| Sherilyn Fenn | ... | Billie Frank (55 episodes, 1998-2001) | |
| Jonathan Penner | ... | Dave Parelli (55 episodes, 1998-2001) | |
| Lynn Redgrave | ... | Trudy Frank (55 episodes, 1998-2001) | |
| Rain Pryor | ... | Jackie Garcia (30 episodes, 1998-1999) |
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22 min (55 episodes)Country:
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USA:TV-MAFun Stuff
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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" (1979). moreQuotes:
Billie Frank: Come on Dave, please, I need your help, I'm begging you, and I don't usually beg! Well, not with my clothes on, anyway. moreSoundtrack:
Another Rude Awakening moreFAQ
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this was a great show... I think of it with relation to REAL life experiences. Hope to see it on air again. VERY good show. It could even be thought of as a session in therapy for anyone who actually has some of the issues addressed in the episodes. Or it can be seen as a way to understand friends with these same problems. Love, life, family, drinking,drugs... real life problems. The last episode did get to my senses... and I cried. The acting was superb... the writing was original... Why did the producers take this show off the air. I wonder if the censors disapproved. It's heart-warming to see real life reenacted through TV. I like not having to go to live theater to have this experience. In fact, shows like "Rent" are allowing more audiences to see another 'real life' experience by showing the story in a film.