Rude Awakening
Comedy
6.6
6.6+18
3 Seasons
55 Episodes
August 1, 1998
Overview
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.
Created by
Claudia Lonow
Network
Showtime
Cast
Sherilyn Fenn
Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank
Lynn Redgrave
Trudy Frank
Jonathan Penner
Dave Parelli
Mario Van Peebles
Marcus Adams
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