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That's Life

  • TV Series
  • 2000–2002
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Debi Mazar, Paul Sorvino, Ellen Burstyn, Kristin Bauer, Sonny Marinelli, and Heather Dubrow in That's Life (2000)
Lydia DeLucca is a New Jersey bartender who wants more out of her life than just marriage and kids. So she breaks off her engagement, and heads to college.
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Lydia DeLucca is a New Jersey waitress who wants more from her life than just marriage and kids. So she breaks off her engagement and heads off to college. This doesn't make her ex-boyfriend... Read allLydia DeLucca is a New Jersey waitress who wants more from her life than just marriage and kids. So she breaks off her engagement and heads off to college. This doesn't make her ex-boyfriend happy and her family isn't too supportive.Lydia DeLucca is a New Jersey waitress who wants more from her life than just marriage and kids. So she breaks off her engagement and heads off to college. This doesn't make her ex-boyfriend happy and her family isn't too supportive.

  • Creator
    • Diane Ruggiero-Wright
  • Stars
    • Heather Dubrow
    • Ellen Burstyn
    • Kevin Dillon
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    537
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    • Creator
      • Diane Ruggiero-Wright
    • Stars
      • Heather Dubrow
      • Ellen Burstyn
      • Kevin Dillon
    • 12User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Heather Dubrow
    Heather Dubrow
    • Lydia DeLucca
    • 2000–2002
    Ellen Burstyn
    Ellen Burstyn
    • Dolly DeLucca
    • 2000–2002
    Kevin Dillon
    Kevin Dillon
    • Paulie DeLucca
    • 2000–2002
    Paul Sorvino
    Paul Sorvino
    • Frank DeLucca
    • 2000–2002
    Debi Mazar
    Debi Mazar
    • Jackie O'Grady
    • 2000–2002
    Danielle Harris
    Danielle Harris
    • Plum Wilkinson…
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    Peter Firth
    • Victor Leski
    • 2000–2001
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    Titus Welliver
    • Dr. Eric Hackett
    • 2001–2002
    Kristin Bauer
    Kristin Bauer
    • Candy Cooper
    • 2000–2001
    Sonny Marinelli
    Sonny Marinelli
    • Lou Buttafucco…
    • 2000–2001
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    • Bob
    • 2000–2001
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    Joseph Campanella
    • Joe
    • 2000–2001
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    • 2000–2002
    Linda Lawson
    Linda Lawson
    • Mrs. Paganini…
    • 2000–2001
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    José Zúñiga
    • Ray Orozco
    • 2001–2002
    Patience Cleveland
    Patience Cleveland
    • Mrs. Messina
    • 2000–2001
    Michael McGlone
    Michael McGlone
    • Pat MacClay
    • 2001–2002
    Millicent Martin
    Millicent Martin
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    • 2000
    • Creator
      • Diane Ruggiero-Wright
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    yellowfeather35

    can't get enough

    This show brings back so many memories of my friends family. I guess Italian familys are the same everywhere you go.I loved Heather when she was in Stark raving mad. But she is fantastic in this. I hope that we get future season here in Australia.
    lupe65

    This is probably the best new TV show of the Fall 2000 season

    "That's Life" (CBS Saturdays) is one of the best television shows I've seen for sometime. Heather Paige Kent is great as the lead actor "Lydia". She is also one of the prettiest women on primetime.

    The working-class Italian-American characters portrayed on this show and the storylines are very believable. They grow on you, not in a corny endearing manner, but one where the viewer can immediately relate to all of the great characters and the storylines of this well written and well made show.

    Ellen Burstyn and Paul Sorvino as Lydia's Mom and Dad do not look out of place on this show and they both play convincing roles.

    "That's Life" will not leave you feeling like you've been pandered to the way some other new show about a genetically enhanced superwoman does. I think that show (Dark Angel) is just cheap thrills on TV. If you want that, go to a movie on Tuesday night.

    "That's Life" is an excellent combination of both drama and comedy. The only thing working against it is that it is scheduled for Saturdays on CBS. So, it's worth the effort to program your machine if you have to go out next Saturday night.
    llihilloh

    I'm going to try to watch it more often.

    I saw the pilot for "That's Life" and one or two other episodes. This is one of the best new shows to come around in a long time. I am so tired of seeing shows that have pointless writing, talent-less actors, and ludicrous topics/problems. This show has the exact opposite of all of that. The only problem that I have with this program is that it airs on a Saturday night. In my opinion, this is the worst night for television. Whenever I'm home, I will definitely try to catch this wonderful show.
    butlerik

    shame it's been cut

    All day today I have phoned tv stations to find out what has happened to this wonderful,quirky show! Alas like all the good shows it has been cut. The talent in this show from Heather Paige Kent to Ellen Burstyn and Paul Sovrino is unreal. No wonder it was so good! But as usual who listens to the viewers!! I know it's 2003 but down here in Australia we have just seen the second series!
    mitorres

    Entertaining and Original

    Most of the so called "dramas" that the local television networks post on their new season are not the least bit interesting, in fact I find them dull. Though I admit I'm a T.V. addict the majority of the shows (such as the lame and unrealistic "Boston Public") don't catch my attention as I flip through channels during primetime any day of the week. However, the new and eye-catching series "That's life" proves to be different.

    They don't use young models like in "Dawson's Creek" and isn't at all about young people. It is about a thirtysomething year old Italian woman who wants a college degree in...she doesn't even know yet. The hour is packed with colourful characters, situations and great performances (including some favourites such as Paul Sorvino, Kevin Dillon and the always wonderful Ellen Burstyn). Heather Kent is perfectly cast as Lydia DeLucca, whom the show is based on. The show is also a great piece of filmmaking as it looks like a movie shortend to an hour. A good show, in my opinion, should capture a viewers attention in just one single scene, especially if that show is on television. That's easier said that done, of course. I never usually catch a brand new show during the pilot run but rather about mid season--and that's if it's interesting enough to hook me. Not only is the show fun to watch but it focuses around a practical and possible situation in an entertaning and realistic way. Hopefully, the network won't can the show--like most outstanding shows like the late "Freaks and Geeks"--and will develop a faithful audience. I can't express the shows' originality and intelligence in just words--you have to tune in and see it for yourself. **** out of ****

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    • Quotes

      Lydia Denise DeLucca: I want to be self-actualised!! . . . And I want to know what that means!

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Sopranos: In Camelot (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Learnin' As I Go
      Theme song

      by Spencer Proffer & Steve Plunkett

      Performed by Heather Paige Kent

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Żarty na bok
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Film Noir
      • Monet Lane Productions Inc.
      • Paramount Network Television Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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