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...
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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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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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Billie: Mother, I was a child!
Trudy: An ungrateful one.
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(Title Theme: 1998-2000)
Theme by Claudia Lonow, Chuck E. Weiss & Tony Gilkyson
Performed by Alana Davis
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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). See more »Quotes
Trudy: Because of me, you lived here, rent-free, for years.Billie: Mother, I was a child!
Trudy: An ungrateful one.
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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: 1998-2000)
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Performed by Alana Davis
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I saw the season premiere and I couldn't stop laughing. Sure the show had it's serious moments, but it was funnier more than it was dramatic. I liked Billie's (Sherilyn Fenn's) friend, Maureen (a guest appearance by off and on actress/singer Taylor Dayne). Taylor was great as Billie's druggie friend. I just hope that her role is a recurring one. If you who loved "Seinfeld" and adore "Veronica's Closet" then this show is definitely for you. Of course, you have to get Showtime before you can watch it.