Love, Sidney_
A middle-aged gay artist shares his New York apartment with a single mother and her little girl. Based on a short story written by Marilyn Cantor Baker, which was subsequently adapted into a TV movie entitled Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend. Love, Sidney was the first program on American television to feature a gay character as the central lead, although for the series, Sidney's homosexuality was almost entirely downplayed from its subtle yet unmistakable presence in the two-hour pilot.
Created By
Oliver Hailey
Network
NBC
Episodes
46
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Overview
Love, Sidney has 2 seasons with 46 episodes spanning 1981-1983.
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Year context
Love, Sidney first aired 45 years ago in 1981.
CAST (7)
SEASONS (2 seasons, 46 episodes)
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
46
Episodes
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Oliver Hailey
NETWORKS (1)
NBC
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Love, Sidney about?
A middle-aged gay artist shares his New York apartment with a single mother and her little girl. Based on a short story written by Marilyn Cantor Baker, which was subsequently adapted into a TV movie entitled Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend.
Love, Sidney was the first program on American television to feature a gay character as the central lead, although for the series, Sidney's homosexuality was almost entirely downplayed from its subtle yet unmistakable presence in the two-hour pilot.
How many seasons does Love, Sidney have?
Love, Sidney has 2 seasons with 46 episodes total.
Who created Love, Sidney?
Love, Sidney was created by Oliver Hailey.
Who stars in Love, Sidney?
The cast of Love, Sidney includes Tony Randall, Swoosie Kurtz, Kaleena Kiff, Lynne Thigpen, Chip Zien.
What is the rating of Love, Sidney?
Love, Sidney has a rating of 2.3 out of 10 based on 3 votes on TMDB.
Is Love, Sidney still running?
Love, Sidney has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (1)
Comedy
