Rude Awakening (TV series)

Rude Awakening is an American television sitcom series created by Claudia Lonow, that aired on Showtime over fifty-five 22-minute episodes spanning three seasons from August 1, 1998 to February 15, 2001.

Story
Rude Awakening 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 neighbor Dave, and her mother, Trudy.

Main

 * Sherilyn Fenn as Billie Frank
 * Lynn Redgrave as Trudy Frank
 * Jonathan Penner as Dave Parelli
 * Rain Pryor as Jackie Garcia (seasons 1–2)
 * Roger E. Mosley as Milton "Milt" Johnson (season 2)
 * Mario Van Peebles as Marcus Adams (season 3)

Recurring

 * Paul Ben-Victor as Carl
 * Corinne Bohrer as Tish Frank
 * Dan Finnerty as Joe the Bartender
 * Tom Gallop as Jerry Frank
 * Jason Graae as Chad
 * Richard Lewis as Harve Schwartz
 * Mark Lonow as Max Frank
 * Ana Mercedes as Antonia the Maid
 * Beverly D'Angelo as Sidney 'Syd' Gibson (season 2)
 * Taylor Dayne as Maureen (seasons 2–3)
 * Tim Curry as Martin Crisp (seasons 2–3)
 * Jack Plotnick as Clark (seasons 2–3)
 * Roger Daltrey as Nobby Clegg (season 2)
 * George Katt as Zack (season 2)
 * Elizabeth Lackey as Raquel (season 3)
 * Salli Richardson as Nancy Adams (season 3)
 * Jenny Robertson as Haley (season 3)

Notable guest stars

 * Karen Black as Crystal Garcia
 * Jennifer Coolidge as Sue
 * Lana Parrilla as Nurse Lorna
 * Ron Glass as Marcus' father
 * CCH Pounder as Tracy
 * Beverly D'Angelo as Sidney Gibson
 * Jason Bateman as Ryan
 * Tim Curry as Martin Crisp
 * Roger Daltrey as Nobby Clegg
 * Martin Lewis as Nigel
 * Michelle Phillips as Vivian
 * Alan Young as Priest