Series synopsis
Sordid Lives: The Series is an American comedy television series that premiered on Logo on July 23, 2008. It ended on October 29, 2008. It was created by Del Shores. It stars Bonnie Bedelia, Beth Grant, Rue McClanahan and Olivia Newton-John.
Sordid Lives: The Series is an American television series created, written, and directed by Del Shores and acts as a prequel to 2000 film Sordid Lives, also by Shores, self-described as a "Black comedy about white trash". The show is set in small town Texas and centers around the Ingram family.
It stars Rue McClanahan, Olivia Newton-John, Caroline Rhea, Leslie Jordan, Beth Grant and most of the original cast of the film.
It premiered on Logo in July 2008. In Canada, Sordid Lives the uncut vers ...
Premise
Sordid Lives: The Series is an American television series created, written, and directed by Del Shores and acts as a prequel to 2000 film Sordid Lives, also by Shores, self-described as a "Black comedy about white trash". The show is set in small town Texas and centers around the Ingram family.
It stars Rue McClanahan, Olivia Newton-John, Caroline Rhea, Leslie Jordan, Beth Grant and most of the original cast of the film.
It premiered on Logo in July 2008. In Canada, Sordid Lives the uncut version can be seen on Super Channel and the censored version on Out TV. According to Logo's contact page a second season will not be produced due to a lack of funding, and the Logo online web page for the series is no longer available.
The series premiered in the UK on Film24 in August 2009.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bonnie Bedelia as Latrelle Williamson
- Beth Grant as Sissy Hickey
- Rue McClanahan as Peggy Ingram
- Olivia Newton-John as Bitsy Mae Harling
- Caroline Rhea as Noleta Nethercott
- Leslie Jordan as Brother Boy
- Ann Walker as LaVonda DuPree
- Newell Alexander as Wardell 'Bubba' Owens
Supporting cast
- Rosemary Alexander as Dr. Eve Bolinger
- David Cowgill as Odell Owens
- Jason Dottley as Ty Williamson
- Sarah Hunley as Juanita Bartlett
- David Steen as G.W. Nethercott
- Ted Detwiler
Guest cast
- Cassie Shea Watson as Saline Hinkle
- Tate Taylor as Richie Miller
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | July 23, 2008 | October 29, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Day Tammy Wynette Died (1) Peggy is missing. Her daughters Latrelle and LaVonda search for her at the request of her sister Sissy. Peggy's mental patient son Brother Boy is heart-broken to learn that Tammy Wynette has died. Noleta and GW, the couple who live in a trailer next to Sissy's house, fight because he wants to... |
July 23, 2008 |
| 2 |
The Day Tammy Wynette Died (2) The spirit of Tammy Wynette visits Brother Boy, and he meets Dr. Eve, who announces she's going to dehomosexualize him. Bitsy Mae drags Peggy to the bar, where Latrelle spies her dancing with G.W. Noleta spends time with her new, electronic sexual aid. Ty has several run-ins with his ex-girlfriend. |
July 30, 2008 |
| 3 |
Pills, Poison and Penises LaVonda, Latrelle and Peggy go to the mental institution to see Brother Boy, who's lapsed into a coma. Noleta tries to kill G.W. Ty becomes overly self-conscious about appearing nude on stage. Latrelle's Valium addiction begins to spiral out of control. |
August 6, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Logo |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 23, 2008 |
| Last aired | October 29, 2008 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:30:00 |