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The Starter Wife was a television show that chronicled the divorce of Molly Kagan from her movie mogul husband. It was based on the novel of the same name by Gigi Levangie Grazer. The program originally aired on USA as a six-part mini series during the summer of 2007 then was ordered as a series for the 2008-2009 season. On February 13, 2009, USA announced that it would not be renewed for a third season.
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Fast Facts
- Season 2 premiere: October 10, 2008 at 9pm
- First aired: May 31, 2007
- Network: USA
- Based on novel by Gigi Levangie Grazer
- Writers: Sara Parriott and Josann McGibbon
- Director: Jon Avenet
- Judy Davis won an Emmy for her performance in the mini-seriesNY Times: 'Starter' Role Has Staying Power (October 8, 2008)
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Mini-Series Cast Information
- Debra Messing as Molly Kagan
- Judy Davis as Joan McAllister
- Miranda Otto as Cricket Stewart
- Peter Jacobson as Kenny Kagen
- Anika Noni Rose as Lavender
- Joe Mantegna as Lou Manahan
- Trilby Glover as Shoshanna
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Reviews
"The two-hour premiere...is neither trashy enough to qualify as a Jackie Collins-type guilty pleasure nor hip enough to break ground sifting through Hollywood's dirty, overpriced lingerie."—VarietyVariety: The Starter Wife Review (May 30, 2008)"It's the TV equivalent to a satisfying, entirely inconsequential beach read."—Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Starter Wife Kicks Off Summer-Fluff Season (May 30, 2008)
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Quotes
"Of course I'm cranky, I haven't eaten in 12 years!"—Molly KagenIMDb: The Starter Wife Quotes"I work 24/7 making sure that Kenny Kagan never has to remember or do anything that he doesn't wanna do... and I do it all with perfect hair!"—Molly KagenTV.com: The Starter Wife Premiere Quotes
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Being a new Wife I decided to paint my toenails the color "Starter Wife" by Essie last night!
@VintageRedux | November 09, 2009 01:36 PM -
@cherokee_autumn Yes we joined hands - I was next to the prayer starter. My wife was squeezing me hand. Lol
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The Starter Wife: Gigi Levangie Grazer http://bookmooch.com/0743265033 #fabulousluan #US #liter
@bookmooch | November 06, 2009 06:48 AM -
gonna finish watching the baseball game & then go to bed. Frustrated that my wife's car needs a new starter. praise God for friends who help
@michaelharrison | November 05, 2009 03:36 AM
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