You ready? I mean really are you ready to see who Ma Sidle is? There’s no going back once you read this post.
Well. Okay. First say “Thank you, Shane!”
Next say “Wow! It’s Kay Lenz!”
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation fans will meet the woman that brought Sara Sidle (Jorja Fox) into the world, I have learned exclusively.
This season’s fifteenth installment, titled “Forget Me Not” written by co-executive producer Andrew Dettmann, will finally introduce Laura Sidle in an episode that places Sara under the microscope. The history of Sara’s family has been mentioned in episodes such as “One Hit Wonder” from Season Three and “No Humans Involved” and “Nesting Dolls” in Season Five. In the brief moments of history given on the Sidle matriarch viewers have learned that Laura killed her husband, and was committed to a psychiatric facility forcing Sara to be placed into foster care. So who will portray Mama Sidle?
Actress Kay Lenz has scored the pivotal role, sources confirm to me exclusively. Lenz, a Daytime Emmy winner, will first appear in the February 20 episode. Described as the victim of a very hard life, Laura Sidle has been transported from a care home to the hospital due to alcohol poisoning. Confused, but apologetic, she has no idea that she is a pawn in the machinations of a nefarious plot to sabotage Sara. But she is delighted to see her daughter, so maybe all is good between the two of them now? Probably not.
In addition to The Tick Lenz has appeared in, but not limited to, Magnum, P.I., Gunsmoke, ER, House and Southland. Production on the episode started this week.
All credit to CSI FIles: CSI books ‘The Tick’ Actress to play Sara’s mother
Who, I never heard of this person
You young people you…
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kay_Lenz
She’s a great actress.
I recognized her as soon as I saw her picture, just couldn’t place her in anything… but I think she’s a great choice!
Kay Lenz starred in 1973′s “Breezy”, a movie directed by Clint Eastwood. Her male co-star was Oscar winner William Holden. Clint directed it but did not star in it. Several years ago she appeared in an episode of “The Closer” which will air at 3AM EST on January 13th. Thank Goodness for DVRs! I think Kay is a great choice.
No Sally Field, but I’m excited! From the pic I think she just might be able to pull it off… lol yay!! So glad we know & they’ve started filming!!
I have no idea who she is, but this is awesome news! I have never said this before but Shane, you the man
To me, she will always be David Cassidy’s wife. I was never a Donny Osmond fan (yes, I’m that old – take that, Rosie).
FYI, I started out a Laura Sidle wiki page: http://jorjafox.net/wiki/Laura_Sidle
There’s a Betty Grissom too
http://jorjafox.net/wiki/Betty_Grissom
No idea who she is but they do look similar so physically it’s a believable match.
Soy sorry! Kay Lenz’ episode of “The Closer” airs at 3AM tomorrow morning, January 11th, on TNT. I had completely forgotten she was once Mrs. David Cassidy.
i was hoping for someone older to play her mother beacause now laura sidle and grissom are like the same age
Amusingly, the age diff between the Sidles is exactly the same as between the Grissoms. TV: Age is in the mind.