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Take My Advice: The Ann and Abby Story

  • TV Movie
  • 19991999
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  • 1h 30m
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Wendie Malick in Take My Advice: The Ann and Abby Story (1999)
  • Drama
  • Comedy
The story of twin sisters, Eppie Lederer and Pauline Phillips, who found fame as dueling advice columnists "Ann Landers" and "Dear Abbey".The story of twin sisters, Eppie Lederer and Pauline Phillips, who found fame as dueling advice columnists "Ann Landers" and "Dear Abbey".The story of twin sisters, Eppie Lederer and Pauline Phillips, who found fame as dueling advice columnists "Ann Landers" and "Dear Abbey".
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
180
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  • Director
    • Alan Metzger
  • Writers
    • Howard Burkons
    • Adam Gilad
  • Stars
    • Wendie Malick
    • Robert Desiderio
    • Kip Gilman
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  • Director
    • Alan Metzger
  • Writers
    • Howard Burkons
    • Adam Gilad
  • Stars
    • Wendie Malick
    • Robert Desiderio
    • Kip Gilman
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    Wendie Malick
    Wendie Malick
    • Ann Landersas Ann Landers…
    Robert Desiderio
    Robert Desiderio
    • Mortas Mort
    Kip Gilman
    Kip Gilman
    • Julesas Jules
    Tyler Gannon
    • Young Margoas Young Margo
    Michelle Duffy
    Michelle Duffy
    • Grown Margoas Grown Margo
    David Groh
    David Groh
    • Abeas Abe
    Joann Johnson
    • Rebeccaas Rebecca
    Karen Johnson-Miller
    • Beauty parlor woman #1as Beauty parlor woman #1
    Angela Nicole Babb
    • Beauty parlor woman #2as Beauty parlor woman #2
    Raissa Fleming
    • Beauty parlor woman #3as Beauty parlor woman #3
    Tobias Anderson
    • Dean Evansas Dean Evans
    • (as Tobias Andersen)
    George Fosgate
    George Fosgate
    • Cardinal Ryanas Cardinal Ryan
    Ted Roisum
    • Vatican bishopas Vatican bishop
    Robert D. Heath Jr.
    Robert D. Heath Jr.
    • John Dalyas John Daly
    Dennis Bateman
    Dennis Bateman
    • Edward R. Murrowas Edward R. Murrow
    Tim Delaney
    • Hermanas Herman
    John Miailovich
    • Ernestas Ernest
    Daniel Isaak
    • Rabbias Rabbi
    • Director
      • Alan Metzger
    • Writers
      • Howard Burkons
      • Adam Gilad
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    Biography of feuding advice columnist twins, Ann Landers and Abby Van Buren, starts with their early lives in Sioux City, Iowa when they were known as Esther and Pauline through their double wedding and follows them into their columnist successes. However, much of the film also concentrates on their personal and professional feuds that has the run the course of their lives. —John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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    • advice columnist
    • actress playing multiple roles
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
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    • Connections
      Spoofs What's My Line? (1950)

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    It was a terrific show. It was interesting to learn some facts about Ann and Abby. The cast was great! If Wendie Malick doesn't earn an emmy award for this show, it's a real shame. I enjoyed the scenes showing the change of looks, wardrobe, etc. I highly recommended it to all my friends.
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    • Sep 10, 1999

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    • Release date
      • July 19, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sigue mi consejo: La historia de Ann y Abby
    • Filming locations
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Freyda Rothstein Productions
      • Hearst Entertainment Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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