Rude Awakening

Rude Awakening is a TV series created by Claudia Lonow, aired by Showtime on 55 22-min episodes for 3 seasons (1998-2001). This bittersweet series tells the story of Billie Frank, an out of work alcoholic ex-soap opera actress. She tries to go sober and become a writer but continues to struggle with her self-destructive habits. The show depicts her relations with other members of AA, her neighbour Dave, and her mother, Trudy.

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Air date of first episode:

  • Aug 1, 1998

Air date of final episode:

  • Feb 15, 2001

Original episode running time:

  • 30 min (18 hs )

Number of episodes:

  • 55

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Program creator

Claudia Lonow

Claudia Lonow (b. January 26, 1963) is an American actress, comedian and performer turned television writer and producer. Claudia Lonow was born and raised in New York City, where she attended the High School of Music and Art, and began studying acting. She is the daughter of JoAnne Astrow and...

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