IMDb on iPhone and iPod touch Learn more Learn more Download from the App Store
IMDb > "Love, Sidney" (1981)

"Love, Sidney" (1981) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1981-1983


Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   49 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 15% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Contact:
View company contact information for Love, Sidney on IMDbPro.
Seasons:
Release Date:
28 October 1981 (USA) more
Genre:
Plot:
A middle-aged gay artist shares his New York apartment with a single mother and her little girl.
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 4 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(2 articles)
Actor Tony Randall Dies at 84
 (From IMDb News. 18 May 2004)

Actor Tony Randall Dies at 84
 (From WENN. 18 May 2004)

User Reviews:
NOT the first gay character in a series! more (7 total)

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 5 of 13)

Tony Randall ... Sidney Shore (44 episodes, 1981-1983)

Swoosie Kurtz ... Laurie Morgan (44 episodes, 1981-1983)
Kaleena Kiff ... Patti Morgan (44 episodes, 1981-1983)

Chip Zien ... Jason Stoller (29 episodes, 1981-1983)
Alan North ... Judge Mort Harris (18 episodes, 1981-1982)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Runtime:
30 min
Country:
Language:
Color:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Even though Sidney was openly gay in the television movie that the show was based on, the producers toned down that aspect of his personality when the show premiered due to the fact that they were afraid that they would not get any sponsors for a show featuring an openly gay character. more
Movie Connections:
Soundtrack:
Friends Forever more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
8 out of 9 people found the following review useful.
NOT the first gay character in a series!, 17 January 2002
Author: Thomas E. Reed from Orlando, FL

That honor belongs to Jodie Dallas, played by Billy Crystal, on Susan Harris's sitcom "Soap." Tony Randall's Sidney Shorr was a simple follow-up, based on a sentimental TV-movie called "Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend." The person who posted such a hateful message about the show seems to forget that Randall wasn't a young gay man dancing disco every night. He was a mature man, not romantically involved, and not involved with the bar scene. There are all types of gays, just like there are all kinds of straights, and Randall shouldn't be condemned for not living up to someone's cliched stereotype. Admittedly, the show wasn't stellar, and Randall wasn't doing his best work. But undoubtedly it helped change the perceptions about homosexuality among some older people.

Was the above review useful to you?
more (7 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for "Love, Sidney" (1981)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Didn't know he was gay Mrs_William_the_Bloody
So glad I found it!!!! ltredinnick
Gail Hunnicutt ?? Rideit
Fire? andrea7631-1
I could have sworn he was a Judge in this show apedone
This American Life Plasticmormon
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
As Good as It Gets "Will & Grace" Latter Days A Four Letter Word It's Always Fair Weather
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Episode guide Full cast and crew Company credits
News articles IMDb TV section IMDb Comedy section
IMDb USA section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.

You may add a new episode for this TV series by clicking the 'add episode' button