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"Sordid Lives: The Series" to put the "fun" in dysfunctional starting July 23

If the words "Shoot her Wardell! Shoot her in the head!" mean something to you, I've got some very good news. First, the brand new (double-wide) trailer for Sordid Lives: The Series is up and running, and from the looks of things, the inspired insanity of the movie has transferred intact to the TV show. And second, LOGO (who owns this site, by the by) has announced that the soap will premiere on July 23rd.

Most of the original cast has returned, including Olivia Newton-John, Leslie Jordan, and Bonnie Bedelia. There are a couple of notable changes, though. Delta Burke was unable to reprise her role, so the character of Noleta is now being played by Caroline Rhea. Jason Dottley is now playing the character of Ty, the struggling gay actor, and in a genius casting decision, the character of the family matriach, Peggy (who was a corpse in the movie), is somehow alive and being played by Rue McClanahan. Guest stars in the first season include Margaret Cho, Carson Kressley, and Candis Cayne, which means this has the potential to rock a 10.0 on the gaymeter.

If you want to know more, visit LOGOonline for further details about the show.

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  • GayTV's picture

    Finally looking forward to a Logo show

    I saw this trailer on Towleroad last week and did a little dance of joy. It looks like a lot of fun. I seriously hope the creators of the show don't mess it up.
    you_will's picture

    my computer...

    my computer doesn't seem to want to play the video, but what is Olivia newton-john's part? 

    I only ask because A.) I use to be a huge ass fan of hers...and B.) she was my first intense celebrity crush and that's when i realized "oh, crap...I think i am one of those girls.." - - ah, those were the days.

    ;-)

    snicks's picture

    well then, you'll definitely want to watch..

    She plays "Bitsy Mae", a singer who just may be "one of those girls". (they hinted at it in the movie.i don't know how they'll handle it in the series)
    GayTV's picture

    Maybe it's easier at YouTube?

    Here is the YouTube link.
    kcholt68's picture

    Bitsy Mae

    According to her interview with EW, ONJ will play "a tattooed lesbian ex-con":

    http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20188949,00.html

    - Kirby, moviedearest.blogspot.com

    BSGnut's picture

    Sordid Lives!

    Finally LOGO gets an original series I actually want to watch.  How fantastic that they have almost the entire cast from the movie doing the series.  There are so many great comedians in the cast.

    I think my favorite character has got to be Sissy:  "I am TRYIN' to QUIT SMOKIN'!"

    SORDIDFORLIFE's picture

    Sordid Lives: The Series

    I love this show because it reminds me of my family! It is a lot of fun and I am taping it every week. I am also taping it for a friend who does not get Logo, I keep telling him he needs to get digital cable!

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