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Catherine Bell naked, Tanya Roberts hosting — '90s Cinemax knew its audience.
TMDB
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IMDb
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Hot Line (1995)

late-night cable nostalgiaskinemax classicanthology sleaze

Latest Episode

30 min

Season 2 • Episode 12

Latest

Mistaken Identity

Sep 27, 1996

A man is accused of cheating after being mistaken for his twin brother.

Overview

Hot Line is an American erotic anthology series featured on Cinemax during their "After Dark" schedule. The series features simulated sex scenes, and thus can be categorized as "softcore" or "voyeur". The premise of the show is listeners of a fictional radio show titled, "Hot Line", call in to recount their sexual exploits. Many high-profile porn stars made an appearance on the show. Catherine Bell appears naked in the "Brunch Club" episode.

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Content warning
sexual fantasy as confessionvoyeurism and performancethe artifice of intimacytaboo through anonymity

Standout Aspects

Acting

Catherine Bell's pre-JAG career choices were bold.

Production

Radio show framing device is accidentally camp genius.

Best for:Solo: 2 AM nostalgia trip with headphones and shame.·Rewatch: Spot which porn stars crossed into mainstream.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Simulated sex every episode — it's literally the premise.
First AiredJan 6, 1995
StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonelight
Feellight
Seasons2·Episodes20
Cinemax

Top Cast

Tanya Roberts

Tanya Roberts

Rebecca

Shannon Tweed

Shannon Tweed

Rebecca

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Cinemax 'After Dark' programming peaked in the mid-'90s as VHS erotica declined, creating a weird bridge between mainstream cable and adult entertainment.

Trivia

Catherine Bell appeared in 'Brunch Club' early in her career, years before becoming a household name on JAG — making this a frequent trivia answer at 'before they were famous' parties.

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