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Overview

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Creator:
Claudia Lonow
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 full episode list
Release Date:
1 August 1998 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
... perfect for Showtime. more
Plot:
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... more
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Awards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
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 (From Fangoria. 4 April 2009, 12:46 PM, PDT)
Rude Awakening In Houston 'Burb
 (From New York Post. 12 September 2008, 3:10 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Fenn shines! more (16 total)

Cast

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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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Additional Details

Runtime:
22 min (55 episodes)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Certification:
USA:TV-MA
Filming Locations:
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Company:
Columbia TriStar Television more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
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). more
Quotes:
Jackie: If anyone can bounce back, it's me; I'm like the Energizer Junkie. more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn: (1999-08-12)" (1999) more
Soundtrack:
Another Rude Awakening more

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5 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
Fenn shines!, 2 December 2001
Author: Softest_Shadow (kellykersey@hotmail.com) from NYC

Rude Awakening is the best program on Showtime. Unfortunately, the powers that be didn't realize that and canceled the show after last season. Still, it's a witty, honest and not-watered down look at life. Sherilyn Fenn is not only stunningly gorgeous, but she also carries the show and her role with star quality.

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