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Sizzle (1981 film)

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'Sizzle' is a 1981 American made-for-television drama film starring Loni Anderson, Leslie Uggams and Roy Thinnes.Cameras Are Rolling Again in Old County Courthouse Los Angeles Times 5 May 1981: oc_a1.

Plot



During Prohibition, a woman avenges her boyfriend's murder.

Cast



*Loni Anderson as Julie Davis

*Leslie Uggams as Vonda

*Roy Thinnes as Wheeler

*Richard Lynch as Johnny O'Brien

*Michael Goodwin as Danny Clark

*Phyllis Davis as Sally

*Michael V. Gazzo as Tripoli

*John Forsythe as Mike Callahan

*Richard Bright as Corky

*Martine Bartlett as Freda

*Robert Costanzo as Al Capone

*Arnie Moore as Boggs

Production



Loni Anderson says she based her performance on her grandmother. She says producer Aaron Spelling had the script for a while but was unable to find a star; he cast Anderson after seeing her play a dual role on 'The Love Boat'.Loni Anderson sinks teeth into meaty 'Sizzle' role

Buck, Jerry. Chicago Tribune 28 Nov 1981: 13.


Reception



The 'Los Angeles Times' called it "turgid".'Sizzle' Fizzles on ABC Brown, James. Los Angeles Times 28 Nov 1981: c11.

References




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