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Rude Awakening

TV-MA1998Claudia Lonow
IMDb: 7.4/10
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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.

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Self-destructionLos Angeles, CaliforniaAlcohol AbuseRecovering AlcoholicAlcoholics AnonymousSoap Opera ActressSingle Camera

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What is Rude Awakening (1998) 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 stars in Rude Awakening?

Rude Awakening stars Sherilyn Fenn (Wilhelmina 'Billie' Frank), Lynn Redgrave (Trudy Frank), Jonathan Penner (Dave Parelli), Mario Van Peebles (Marcus Adams). The series was created by Claudia Lonow.

Is Rude Awakening worth watching?

Rude Awakening holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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