Dreams on the Rocks

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Jerri talks to her mother

In Dreams on the Rocks Jerri must deal with her mother's alcoholism, which is a response to her getting cast in the lead role in Raisin in the Sun. It first aired on April 21st, 1999.

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[edit] Quotes

  • And here's my one-woman production of 'Twelve Angry Men.' — Sarah Blank
  • First, I think I'll pour myself another 4 fingers of breakfast. — Sarah Blank
  • She's going through menopause...with a bit of epilepsy. She's diabetic. — Jerri
  • My name is Onyx. And I'm a child of alcoholics. Daddy used to come home late at night, with the smell of the demon on his breath. The slightest provocation would send him into an unspeakable rage. And then this morning he set the porch on fire. I'm thinking about moving out. — Principal Blackman

[edit] Trivia

  • None of those lines are from Raisin in the Sun.
  • Amy Sedaris is afraid of snakes and mice. Those are not her hands throwing the mouse to Leslie.
  • The dance during the end credits comes from the Yardstick Boys.

[edit] Did You Notice?

  • A keg is sitting in the middle of the support group for the children of alcoholics.

[edit] Crew

Writers: Paul Dinello, Amy Sedaris
Director: Peter Lauer

[edit] Guest Stars

[edit] See also

List of Strangers with Candy episodes
Characters from Strangers With Candy