Billie Frank used to be somewhat of a star in her day, but now she's all washed up. She tries to pick up the pieces of her life and move on. She meets a guy who lives in her apartment building and is also an alcoholic.
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- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.
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Series Cast Summary
| Sherilyn Fenn | ... |
Billie Frank
(55 episodes, 1998-2001)
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| Jonathan Penner | ... |
Dave Parelli
(55 episodes, 1998-2001)
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| Lynn Redgrave | ... |
Trudy Frank
(55 episodes, 1998-2001)
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| Rain Pryor | ... |
Jackie Garcia
(30 episodes, 1998-1999)
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| Roger E. Mosley | ... |
Milton 'Milt' Johnson
(20 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Mario Van Peebles | ... |
Marcus Adams
(20 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Jenny Robertson | ... |
Haley
(12 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Corinne Bohrer | ... |
Tish Frank
(12 episodes, 1998-2000)
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| Mark Lonow | ... |
Max Frank
(12 episodes, 1998-2000)
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| Ana Mercedes | ... |
Antonia
(10 episodes, 1998-1999)
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| Salli Richardson-Whitfield | ... |
Nancy Adams
(9 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Jack Plotnick | ... |
Clark
(9 episodes, 1999-2000)
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David Moreland | ... |
Stan
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(9 episodes, 1998-2001)
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Jason Graae | ... |
Chad
(9 episodes, 1998-1999)
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| Tom Gallop | ... |
Jerry Frank
(8 episodes, 1998-2000)
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| Taylor Dayne | ... |
Maureen
(7 episodes, 2000)
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| Richard Lewis | ... |
Harve Schwartz
(6 episodes, 1998)
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| Tim Curry | ... |
Martin Crisp
(6 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Elizabeth Lackey | ... |
Raquel
(6 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Dan Finnerty | ... |
Joe the Bartender
(6 episodes, 1998-2000)
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| Sid Newman | ... |
Gus
(6 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Roger Daltrey | ... |
Nobby Clegg
(5 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Marcie Smolin | ... |
Elise
(5 episodes, 1998-2000)
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| George Katt | ... |
Zack
(5 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Beverly D'Angelo | ... |
Sidney 'Syd' Gibson
(4 episodes, 1999)
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| Anthony Natale | ... |
Boyd
(4 episodes, 1998)
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| John Mendoza | ... |
Nick
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(4 episodes, 2000-2001)
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Rob Maron | ... |
Lou
(4 episodes, 1999-2001)
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| Tone Loc | ... |
Lenny
(3 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| John DiMaggio | ... |
Graham Sheridan
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(3 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Michelle Phillips | ... |
Vivian
(3 episodes, 1999-2001)
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Melissa Jackson | ... |
Grace
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(3 episodes, 2000-2001)
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Andrea Abbate | ... |
Andrea
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(3 episodes, 1998-2001)
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| Curt Truman | ... |
AA Leader
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(3 episodes, 1998-2000)
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| Jennifer Coolidge | ... |
Sue
(2 episodes, 1998)
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| Karen Black | ... |
Crystal Garcia
(2 episodes, 1999)
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| Kent Faulcon | ... |
Henry
(2 episodes, 2000)
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| Brad Fisher | ... |
Aaron
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(2 episodes, 1998-2001)
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| Paul Ben-Victor | ... |
Carl
(2 episodes, 1998-1999)
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Paula Sorge | ... |
Naomi
(2 episodes, 1998-1999)
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| Robert Floyd | ... |
Jake Newman
(2 episodes, 2001)
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Amy Alexandra Lloyd | ... |
Hazel
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(2 episodes, 1998-2000)
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| Marianne Muellerleile | ... |
Large Woman
(2 episodes, 1998)
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Eric Ware | ... |
Henry
(2 episodes, 1999-2000)
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| Dee Freeman | ... |
Desk Nurse
(2 episodes, 1999)
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| Manny Perez | ... |
Jesus
(2 episodes, 1999)
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| Doug Stanhope | ... |
Homeless Jack
(2 episodes, 2000-2001)
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| Regan Burns | ... |
Vic
(2 episodes, 2000)
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Robert Dolan | ... |
Roadie
(2 episodes, 1999-2000)
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Cheryl Bartel | ... |
Kathy
(2 episodes, 1998)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Showtime Networks (2001) (United States) (tv)
- AXN (Bulgaria) (tv)
- AXN (Czechia) (tv)
- AXN (Hungary) (tv)
- AXN (Romania) (tv)
- AXN (Slovakia) (tv)
- Canal Jimmy (2002) (France) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Domestic Television (2001)
- Sony Pictures Television
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Filmlook Media & Post (image processing)
- Ulrich/Dawson/Kritzer Casting (casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Out-of-work alcoholic actress Billie Frank (Sherilyn Fenn) used to be somewhat of a star in her day, but now she's all washed up. With the help of her mother Trudy Frank (Lynn Redgrave), she tries to pick up the pieces of her life and move on. She meets Dave Parelli (Jonathan Penner), a guy who lives in her apartment building and is also an alcoholic. The show was based upon their relationship, along with all of the others in Alcoholics Anonymous with them. Written by Jonesy |
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| Taglines | Rude. Bitchy. Promiscuous. And those are her good qualities. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The character of Billie Frank was 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 » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode dated 12 August 1999 (1999). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Another Rude Awakening See more » |
| Quotes |
Billie Frank:
Irish Coffee, easy on the coffee! See more » |