Overview

A middle-aged gay artist shares his New York apartment with a single mother and her little girl. Based on a short story written by Marilyn Cantor Baker, which was subsequently adapted into a TV movie entitled Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend. Love, Sidney was the first program on American television to feature a gay character as the central lead, although for the series, Sidney's homosexuality was almost entirely downplayed from its subtle yet unmistakable presence in the two-hour pilot.

Cast

Tony Randall, Swoosie Kurtz, Kaleena Kiff, Lynne Thigpen, Chip Zien, Alan North, Barbara Bryne, Jenny Wright

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What is "Love, Sidney" about?

A middle-aged gay artist shares his New York apartment with a single mother and her little girl. Based on a short story written by Marilyn Cantor Baker, which was subsequently adapted into a TV movie entitled Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend. Love, Sidney was the first program on American television to feature a gay character as the central lead, although for the series, Sidney's homosexuality was almost entirely downplayed from its subtle yet unmistakable presence in the two-hour pilot.

When was "Love, Sidney" released?

Love, Sidney was released in 1981.

Who stars in "Love, Sidney"?

The cast includes Tony Randall, Swoosie Kurtz, Kaleena Kiff, Lynne Thigpen.

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