Sordid Lives: The Series (2008– )

The story of Bible-thumping Baptists, beer-swilling bar trash and everyone in between in a small Texas town, contrasted with the appearance-driven world of Hollywood and the hysterical ... See full summary »

Creator:

Del Shores

Stars:

Beth Grant, Rue McClanahan, Caroline Rhea

Cast

Series cast summary:
Beth Grant	...	Sissy Hickey (13 episodes, 2008)
Rue McClanahan	...	Peggy Ingram (13 episodes, 2008)
Caroline Rhea	...	Noleta Nethercott (13 episodes, 2008)
Jason Dottley	...	Ty Williamson (13 episodes, 2008)
David Steen	...	G.W. Nethercott (13 episodes, 2008)
Bonnie Bedelia	...	Latrelle Williamson (12 episodes, 2008)
Olivia Newton-John	...	Bitsy Mae Harling (12 episodes, 2008)
Ann Walker	...	LaVonda Dupree (12 episodes, 2008)
Ted Detwiler	...	Jacob (12 episodes, 2008)
Leslie Jordan	...	Earl 'Brother Boy' Ingram (11 episodes, 2008)
Newell Alexander	...	Wardell 'Bubba' Owens (11 episodes, 2008)
Rosemary Alexander	...	Dr. Eve (11 episodes, 2008)
David Cowgill	...	Odell Owens (11 episodes, 2008)
Sharron Alexis	...	Sara Kaufman (11 episodes, 2008)
Sarah Hunley	...	Juanita Bartlett (11 episodes, 2008)
Mitch Carter	...	Bumper (8 episodes, 2008)
Craig Taggart	...	Craig Stephen Snow (8 episodes, 2008)
Mary Margaret Lewis	...	Ethel (7 episodes, 2008)
Dale Dickey	...	Glyndora Roberts (6 episodes, 2008)
T. Ashanti Mozelle	...	Vegas (6 episodes, 2008)

Storyline

The story of Bible-thumping Baptists, beer-swilling bar trash and everyone in between in a small Texas town, contrasted with the appearance-driven world of Hollywood and the hysterical comedy and tender poignancy that come from learning to be yourself and love the family you have instead of the family you want.

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Plot Keywords:

texas | bar | gay character | cigarette smoking | gay lead character | 

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Taglines:

A black comedy about white trash!

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Filming Locations:

Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Once Upon a Time Films, Del Shores Productions, Scout Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Sissy Hickey: Now I am all for a few Valium every day, but I have never once lost consciousness before noon.

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Connections

Version of Sordid Lives (2000)

User Reviews

Not funny

When the most memorable line of the series is: "You don't even know how to spell pussy," you know you're in trouble. The scripts are awful. Too many characters--too many subplots Delta Burke's comedic talents are sorely missed. The guy (I can't call him an actor) who plays Ty, Jason Dottley, has to be one of the worst "actors" to ever grace the screen. The only saving grace of this train wreck is Ann Walker--Episode 6: Call Waiting--which featured Walker is the highlight of the season. Rue McClanahan, Beth Grant & Bonnie Bedelia are totally wasted. When you have actresses as funny and talented as these three are why waste screen time on Jason Dottley? Perhaps if the writer, Del Shores (who happens to be married to MR. Dottley), would focus on his fine ensemble of actresses and ditch the Ty subplot this mess could be saved. Bottom line, don't waste your time.