Rude Awakening is an American television sitcom created by Claudia Lonow and starring Sherilyn Fenn, broadcast on Showtime from August 1, 1998 to February 15, 2001, spanning 55 episodes over three seasons.
Story Rude Awakening tells the story of Billie Frank, an out of work alcoholic ex-soap-opera actress. She tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her self-destructive habits. The show depicts her relations with other members of Addictions Anonymous, her neighbor Dave, and her mother, Trudy.
Episodes
Cast
Main Source: Sherilyn Fenn as Billie Frank Lynn Redgrave as Trudy Frank Jonathan Penner as Dave Parelli Rain Pryor as Jackie Garcia (seasons 1–2) Roger E. Mosley as Milton "Milt" Johnson (season 2) Mario Van Peebles as Marcus Adams (season 3)
Recurring Paul Ben-Victor as Carl Corinne Bohrer as Tish Frank Dan Finnerty as Joe the Bartender Tom Gallop as Jerry Frank Jason Graae as Chad Richard Lewis as Harve Schwartz Mark Lonow as Max Frank Ana Mercedes as Antonia the Maid Beverly D'Angelo as Sidney 'Syd' Gibson (season 2) Taylor Dayne as Maureen (seasons 2–3) Tim Curry as Martin Crisp (seasons 2–3) Jack Plotnick as Clark (seasons 2–3) Roger Daltrey as Nobby Clegg (season 2) George Katt as Zack (season 2) Elizabeth Lackey as Raquel (season 3) Salli Richardson as Nancy Adams (season 3) Jenny Robertson as Haley (season 3)
Notable guest stars
Karen Black as Crystal Garcia Jennifer Coolidge as Sue Lana Parrilla as Nurse Lorna Ron Glass as Marcus' father CCH Pounder as Tracy Beverly D'Angelo as Sidney Gibson Jason Bateman as Ryan Tim Curry as Martin Crisp Roger Daltrey as Nobby Clegg Martin Lewis as Nigel Michelle Phillips as Vivian Alan Young as Priest
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