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Love, Sidney (1981)

TV Series ★ 3.8 30 min

Comedy

A middle-aged gay artist shares his New York apartment with a single mother and her little girl. Based on a short story written by Marilyn Cantor Baker, which was subsequently adapted into a TV movie entitled Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend. Love, Sidney was the first program on American television to feature a gay character as the central lead, although for the series, Sidney's homosexuality was almost entirely downplayed from its subtle yet unmistakable presence in the two-hour pilot.

Oliver Hailey Creator

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Released
October 28, 1981
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0081896
Language
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Television

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Cast

Tony Randall Tony Randall Sidney Shorr Swoosie Kurtz Swoosie Kurtz Laurie Morgan Kaleena Kiff Kaleena Kiff Patricia 'Patti' Morgan Lynne Thigpen Lynne Thigpen Nancy Chip Zien Chip Zien Jason Stoller Alan North Alan North Judge Mort Harris Barbara Bryne Barbara Bryne Mrs. Gaffney

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Frequently asked questions

What is Love, Sidney about?
A middle-aged gay artist shares his New York apartment with a single mother and her little girl. Based on a short story written by Marilyn Cantor Baker, which was subsequently adapted into a TV movie entitled Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend. Love, Sidney was the first program on American television to feature a gay character as the central lead, although for the series, Sidney's homosexuality was almost entirely downplayed from its subtle yet unmistakable presence in the two-hour pilot.
Who created Love, Sidney?
Love, Sidney was created by Oliver Hailey.
Who stars in Love, Sidney?
Love, Sidney stars Tony Randall, Swoosie Kurtz, Kaleena Kiff, Lynne Thigpen.
When was Love, Sidney released?
Love, Sidney is a 1981 comedy series.
Where can I watch Love, Sidney?
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