Love, Sidney (1981)
Love, Sidney is a 1981 comedy series created by Oliver Hailey. It stars Tony Randall, Swoosie Kurtz and Kaleena Kiff.
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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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 on 28 October 1981.
How many episodes does Love, Sidney have?
Love, Sidney has 46 episodes across 2 seasons.
Who made Love, Sidney?
Love, Sidney was created by Oliver Hailey.