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Rude Awakening (1998)

TV Series ★ 6.6 30 min

Comedy

Unemployed alcoholic ex-soap-opera actress Billie Frank tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her self-destructive habits; her relationships with other members of Addictions Anonymous, her neighbor Dave, and her mother Trudy are explored.

Claudia Lonow Creator

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Quick facts

Released
August 1, 1998
Runtime
30 min
Rating
TV-MA
IMDb
tt0165057
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Mandalay Television, Lionsgate Television, Columbia TriStar Television, Showtime Networks

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Cast

Sherilyn Fenn Sherilyn Fenn Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank Lynn Redgrave Lynn Redgrave Trudy Frank Jonathan Penner Jonathan Penner Dave Parelli Mario Van Peebles Mario Van Peebles Marcus Adams

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rude Awakening about?
Unemployed alcoholic ex-soap-opera actress Billie Frank tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her self-destructive habits; her relationships with other members of Addictions Anonymous, her neighbor Dave, and her mother Trudy are explored.
Who created Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening was created by Claudia Lonow.
Who stars in Rude Awakening?
Rude Awakening stars Sherilyn Fenn, Lynn Redgrave, Jonathan Penner, Mario Van Peebles.
When was Rude Awakening released?
Rude Awakening is a 1998 comedy series.
Where can I watch Rude Awakening?
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