Season 1 • Episode 7
LatestKirstie tries to get a lucrative deal from NBC because she realizes that she is low on cash.
Kirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love.
Acting
Kirstie playing herself with zero filter is uncomfortably captivating.
Writing
Brutally honest Hollywood satire that punches up and sideways.
Creators
Brenda Hampton, Kirstie Alley
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Showtime ordered this directly off Kirstie Alley's pitch without a pilot, banking on her sitcom stardom.
This aired the same year as 'The Simple Life' and 'Fat Actress' arguably predicted the celebrity-as-messy-reality-star era—just way too early.
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