Love, Sidney
Series 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.
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2 Seasons • 44 Episodes
30 min per episode
1981 – 1983
Premiered: Wed, Oct 28, 1981
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 24: “Surprise Party”
An opera star agrees to perform at Patti's birthday party, mercifully replacing Sidney's terrible clown act.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Hailey
Marilyn Cantor Baker
Ken Hecht, Jim Parker, George Eckstein, Bob Brunner, Rod Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Hecht
Producer
Jim Parker
Producer
Bob Brunner
Producer
Rod Parker
Producer
Ernest Chambers
Producer
April Kelly
Producer
Mel Tolkin
Producer
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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.
How many seasons does Love, Sidney have?
Love, Sidney comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Love, Sidney?
Key cast members in Love, Sidney include Tony Randall, Swoosie Kurtz, Kaleena Kiff, Lynne Thigpen, Chip Zien.
Who created or directed Love, Sidney?
Love, Sidney was developed and directed by Oliver Hailey.