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Deadly Manners is a 10 episode, dark comedy murder-mystery series set in the winter of 1954. It follows the events during the night of the affluent Billings family annual dinner party with their distinguished, eccentric guests. However, all is not fun and games as shortly after the party starts, a snowstorm begins to rage outside, trapping all the partygoers inside their host's mansion. When a murderer starts killing off those in attendance, the guests must figure out who is responsible, or at least how to stay alive -- lest they be next. Deadly Manners was created by Ali Garfinkel and Alex Aldea. Deadly Manners stars Kristen Bell, Denis O'Hare, Alisha Boe, RuPaul, Anna Chlumsky, Timothy Simons, Michelle Visage, Alona Tal, David Cummings and is narrated by LeVar Burton. Artwork by Kina Lee.
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- Nov 13, 202031 min
The Oyster
Welcome to the world of The Oyster. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp and Hellofresh. The Oyster is created by Alex Aldea and Adrienne Schaeffler. This episode was written by Alex Aldea, Adrienne Schaeffler, and Jordan Cobb. Cast: Logan Browning as Hannah Ori Giancarlo Esposito as Luca Devlet Carla Gugino as Christian Keith David as Policeman #1 Donnell Rawlings as Micah Ori Kimberly Hébert Gregory as Sarah Ori Andrew Santino as Art Minor Kenny Allen as Ben Avery Johnny Ferro as Scott Thompson Dionne Lea Williams as Lauren Thompson Jolie Handler as Beth Thompson Nicole Goodnight as Jane David Cummings as Bill Nikolle Doolin as Linda Production: Executive Produced by Logan Browning, Alex Cline, Alex Aldea and Adrienne Schaefler. Edited by Victor Figueroa. Sound Design and Foley by Victor Figueroa. Music Composition by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joselyn. Mixing by Alex Aldea
- Nov 28, 201736 min
Chapter 10
In the final chapter of Season One of Deadly Manners, the killer is confronted and the night's festivities come to a close. Created by Ali Garfinkel (Writer) and Alex Aldea (Producer). Cast List: Narrator - LeVar Burton Veronica Billings - Kristen Bell William Billings - Denis O'Hare Olivia Billings - Alisha Boe George the Butler - Mark Berry Nancy Clark - Anna Chlumsky James Eggly - David Cummings Police Officer - Terry Miles Reporter #1 - Jamey Jasta Reporter #2 - Atticus Jackson Reporter #3 - Jon Grillz Reporter #4 - Nicole Goodnight Reporter #5 - Andrew W.K. Written by Ali Garfinkel. Directed by Alex Aldea and Ali Garfinkel. Music composition (except for Jazz Piano Parts) by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Chapter 10 features a rendition of God Bless America and the National Anthem of U.S.S.R. Live Strings by Andrew Joslyn. Jazz Piano Parts were written and performed by Mark Rodriguez. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Editing by Victor Figueroa, James Kim, and Alex Aldea. Here is a link to the script. This episode is sponsored by MeUndies and Squarespace.
- Nov 21, 201729 min
Chapter 9
In the ninth chapter of Deadly Manners, the police are finally called to the house. Created by Ali Garfinkel (Writer) and Alex Aldea (Producer). Cast List: Narrator - LeVar Burton Veronica Billings - Kristen Bell William Billings - Denis O'Hare Olivia Billings - Alisha Boe George the Butler - Mark Berry Beatrice the Maid - Elizabeth McLaughlin Nancy Clark - Anna Chlumsky James Eggly - David Cummings Written by Ali Garfinkel. Directed by Alex Aldea and Ali Garfinkel. Music composition (except for Jazz Piano Parts) by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Live Strings by Andrew Joslyn. Jazz Piano Parts were written and performed by Mark Rodriguez. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Editing by Victor Figueroa, James Kim, and Alex Aldea. Here is a link to the script. This episode is sponsored by MeUndies and Audible.
- Nov 14, 201728 min
Chapter 8
In the eighth chapter of Deadly Manners, one of the party's biggest secrets becomes jeopardized. Created by Ali Garfinkel (Writer) and Alex Aldea (Producer). Cast List: Narrator - LeVar Burton Veronica Billings - Kristen Bell William Billings - Denis O'Hare Olivia Billings - Alisha Boe George the Butler - Mark Berry Beatrice the Maid - Elizabeth McLaughlin Roger Clark - Timothy Simons Nancy Clark - Anna Chlumsky James Eggly - David Cummings Written by Michael Varrati and Ali Garfinkel. Directed by Alex Aldea and Ali Garfinkel. Music composition (except for Jazz Piano Parts) by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Live Strings by Andrew Joslyn. Jazz Piano Parts were written and performed by Mark Rodriguez. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Editing by Victor Figueroa, James Kim, and Alex Aldea. Here is a link to the script. This episode is sponsored by MeUndies and TodayTix.
- Nov 7, 201727 min
Chapter 7
In the seventh chapter of Deadly Manners, Olivia starts interrogating several of the evening's suspects and a dark secret is unearthed. Created by Ali Garfinkel (Writer) and Alex Aldea (Producer). Cast List: Narrator - LeVar Burton Veronica Billings - Kristen Bell William Billings - Denis O'Hare Olivia Billings - Alisha Boe George the Butler - Mark Berry Beatrice the Maid - Elizabeth McLaughlin Roger Clark - Timothy Simons Nancy Clark - Anna Chlumsky James Eggly - David Cummings Fortune Teller - RuPaul Written by Michael Varrati and Ali Garfinkel. Directed by Alex Aldea and Ali Garfinkel. Music composition (except for Jazz Piano Parts) by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Live Strings by Andrew Joslyn. Jazz Piano Parts were written and performed by Mark Rodriguez. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Editing by Victor Figueroa, James Kim, and Alex Aldea. Here is a link to the script. This episode is sponsored by MeUndies and TodayTix.
- Oct 31, 201725 min
Chapter 6
In the sixth chapter of Deadly Manners, the party learns the origins of Nancy's marriage to Roger and the wine starts flowing. Created by Ali Garfinkel (Writer) and Alex Aldea (Producer). Cast List: Narrator - LeVar Burton Veronica Billings - Kristen Bell William Billings - Denis O'Hare Olivia Billings - Alisha Boe George the Butler - Mark Berry Beatrice the Maid - Elizabeth McLaughlin Roger Clark - Timothy Simons Nancy Clark - Anna Chlumsky James Eggly - David Cummings Barbra DuPont - Alona Tal Written by Michael Kastelein and Ali Garfinkel. Directed by Alex Aldea and Ali Garfinkel. Music composition (except for Jazz Piano Parts) by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Live Strings by Andrew Joslyn. Jazz Piano Parts were written and performed by Mark Rodriguez. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Editing by Victor Figueroa, James Kim, and Alex Aldea. Here is a link to the script. This episode is sponsored by MeUndies and TodayTix.
- Oct 24, 201724 min
Chapter 5
In the fifth chapter of Deadly Manners, the party deals with corpse tampering and there is something fishy about the beef wellington. Created by Ali Garfinkel (Writer) and Alex Aldea (Producer). Cast List: Narrator - LeVar Burton Veronica Billings - Kristen Bell William Billings - Denis O'Hare Olivia Billings - Alisha Boe Esther Feinstein - Michelle Visage George the Butler - Mark Berry Beatrice the Maid - Elizabeth McLaughlin Roger Clark - Timothy Simons Nancy Clark - Anna Chlumsky James Eggly - David Cummings Barbra DuPont - Alona Tal Written by Kim Ndombe and Ali Garfinkel Directed by Alex Aldea Music composition (except for Jazz Piano Parts) by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Live Strings by Andrew Joslyn. Jazz Piano Parts were written and performed by Mark Rodriguez. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Editing by Victor Figueroa, James Kim, and Alex Aldea. Here is a link to the script. This episode is sponsored by MeUndies and Shudder.
- Oct 17, 201728 min
Chapter 4
In the fourth chapter of Deadly Manners, news of the party's latest casualty spreads and the fortune teller takes center stage. Created by Ali Garfinkel (Writer) and Alex Aldea (Producer). Cast List: Narrator - LeVar Burton Veronica Billings - Kristen Bell William Billings - Denis O'Hare Olivia Billings - Alisha Boe Esther Feinstein - Michelle Visage Fortune Teller - RuPaul George the Butler - Mark Berry Beatrice the Maid - Elizabeth McLaughlin Roger Clark - Timothy Simons Nancy Clark - Anna Chlumsky James Eggly - David Cummings Barbra DuPont - Alona Tal Written by Kim Ndombe and Ali Garfinkel Directed by Alex Aldea Music composition (except for Jazz Piano Parts) by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Live Strings by Andrew Joslyn. Jazz Piano Parts were written and performed by Mark Rodriguez. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Editing by Victor Figueroa, James Kim, and Alex Aldea. Here is a link to the script. This episode is sponsored by MeUndies and <a href="http://bit.ly/2ys
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About Deadly Manners
Deadly Manners is a 10 episode, dark comedy murder-mystery series set in the winter of 1954. It follows the events during the night of the affluent Billings family annual dinner party with their distinguished, eccentric guests. However, all is not fun and games as shortly after the party starts, a snowstorm begins to rage outside, trapping all the partygoers inside their host's mansion. When a murderer starts killing off those in attendance, the guests must figure out who is responsible, or at least how to stay alive -- lest they be next. Deadly Manners was created by Ali Garfinkel and Alex Aldea. Deadly Manners stars Kristen Bell, Denis O'Hare, Alisha Boe, RuPaul, Anna Chlumsky, Timothy Simons, Michelle Visage, Alona Tal, David Cummings and is narrated by LeVar Burton. Artwork by Kina Lee.
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