Series synopsis
Fat Actress is an American comedy television series that premiered on Showtime on March 7, 2005. It ended on April 18, 2005. It was created by Brenda Hampton, Kirstie Alley. It stars Kirstie Alley, Bryan Callen and Rachael Harris.
Kirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love.
Premise
Kirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kirstie Alley as Kirstie Alley
- Bryan Callen as Eddie Falcon
- Rachael Harris as Kevyn Shecket
Guest cast
- Stacey Grenrock-Woods as Receptionist
- Kevin Nealon as Johnny Knightley
- Jason Stuart as McG's Assistant
- Bill Smitrovich as John McGuire
- Jeff Zucker as Jeff Zucker
- Wallace Shawn as Dr. Von Oy
- Connie Stevens as Kirstie's Mother
- Mayim Bialik as Mayim Bialik
- Kid Rock as Kid Rock
- Merv Griffin as Merv Griffin
- Larry King as Larry King
- Melissa Gilbert as Melissa Gilbert
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 7 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | March 7, 2005 | April 18, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Big Butts Kirstie Alley is at the end of her rope. After years of being on top, with a hit show in Cheers & Veronica's Closet, she has hit rock bottom because she is now fat - almost 300 pounds according to tabloids. Kirstie, desperate to rekindle the fame she once had off of Star magazine, requests a development meeting with Jeff Zucker for a project she has been thinking up. During this time of woe and anticipation for her, she seeks a man, and meets a ""big black guy"" who makes her feel needed and wanted. And even though her playmate works for NBC, Kirstie is rewarded with a development deal, so long as she loses a few pounds. |
March 7, 2005 |
| 2 |
Charlie's Angels One of the rumors regarding Kirstie's weight gain is that she is having a kid---with Kid Rock! Elsewhere, she is on a mission to land a role in Charlie's Angels III. |
March 14, 2005 |
| 3 |
Holy Lesbo Batman Kirstie's attempt to meet No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani lands her in jail, where she reconnects with an ex-boyfriend who has a surprise for her. |
March 21, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Showtime |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 7, 2005 |
| Last aired | April 18, 2005 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |