Tales of the City

TV Mini Series
1993
18
1h

IMDb RATING

8.3/10

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1976. Mary Ann Singleton is a young secretary from Cleveland who takes a vacation to San Francisco and decides to stay. Through her eyes the story depicts the city at the height of its boist... Read all1976. Mary Ann Singleton is a young secretary from Cleveland who takes a vacation to San Francisco and decides to stay. Through her eyes the story depicts the city at the height of its boisterous gay, drug, and disco cultures.1976. Mary Ann Singleton is a young secretary from Cleveland who takes a vacation to San Francisco and decides to stay. Through her eyes the story depicts the city at the height of its boisterous gay, drug, and disco cultures.

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IMDb RATING

8.3/10

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Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
- 4 wins & 5 nominations total

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Trivia
Several members of the cast and creative team, including Sir Ian McKellen and Rod Steiger, offered their services, simply because they were close friends or fans of Armistead Maupin.

Goofs
When Beauchamp and Mary Ann pull up in front of Barbary Lane after their weekend away, the crew is reflected in the side of Beauchamp's car.

Quotes
Mrs. Madrigal: Good. You're one of us then. Welcome to 28 Barbary Lane.
Mary Ann Singleton: Thank you.
Mrs. Madrigal: Yes, you should.
Mary Ann Singleton: Do you have any objection to pets?
Mrs. Madrigal: Dear, I have no objection to anything.

Connections
Edited into After Stonewall (1999)

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Featured review

10/10

Fun, sexy look at the gay old 70's

Usually when I've already read a book and liked the results, a movie or TV show on the same material doesn't stand a chance. But this show brings the book's quirky charms and character interweaving along with zest and fun. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is comfortable with the issues of gayness, drugs and sexual promiscuity. Olympia Dukakis and Laura Linney are perfect, the direction and screenplay and music impeccable.