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Overview
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Release Date:
3 April 1992 (USA)
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Tagline:
Dreams do come true...sometimes. See more »
Plot:
A woman ditches her small town life for big city Chicago, where she becomes a sensation as a radio show host. Full summary » | Add synopsis »
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(39 articles)
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Afternoon Delight: Kate McKinnon is one of "Forbes" magazine's 30 Under 30, a queer "Catfish" episode
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More going for it than you might think
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | Dolly Parton | ... | Shirlee Kenyon |
 | James Woods | ... | Jack Russell |
 | Griffin Dunne | ... | Alan Riegert |
 | Michael Madsen | ... | Steve |
 | Deirdre O'Connell | ... | Lily |
 | John Sayles | ... | Guy Girardi |
 | Teri Hatcher | ... | Janice |
 | Spalding Gray | ... | Dr. Erdman |
 | Jerry Orbach | ... | Milo Jacoby |
 | Amy Morton | ... | Ann |
 | Philip Bosco | ... | Gene Perlman |
 | Charles Fleischer | ... | Tony |
 | Keith MacKechnie | ... | Gordon |
 | Jay Thomas | ... | Zim Zimmerman |
 | Paula Newsome | ... | Ellen |
| Ralph Foody | ... | Desk Clerk |
| Robin Eurich | ... | Bill |
 | Jeff Garlin | ... | Bob |
 | Paul Dinello | ... | Casey |
 | Barnet Kellman | ... | TV Director |
| Robert Kurcz | ... | Phil |
 | Ray Toler | ... | Man at Strip Joint |
| Michael Oppenheimer | ... | Maitre D' |
| Michael Jeffrey Woods | ... | Photographer |
 | Tom Amandes | ... | Waiter |
| James Spinks | ... | Bartender |
| Greg Sobieski | ... | Bartender |
| Scott Benjaminson | ... | Valet |
| Tom Webb | ... | Newscaster |
| Peter Sova | ... | Cabbie |
 | Alan Wilder | ... | Snake Man |
 | Roger Christiansen | ... | Technical Director |
| Mary Ann Thebus | ... | Waitress |
 | Domenica Cameron-Scorsese | ... | Girl |
| Dana Lubotsky | ... | Girl |
 | Becky Wahlstrom | ... | Girl |
| Tony Judge | ... | Officer |
| Susan Philpot | ... | Librarian |
| Dionne Lynn Nosek | ... | P.A. |
| Kate Buddeke | ... | Tina |
 | Tracy Letts | ... | Sean |
 | Jane Lynch | ... | Gladys |
| Anthony Cannata | ... | Bud |
| Joyce Hiller Piven | ... | Joan |
 | Lorenzo Clemons | ... | Mr. Isaacs |
 | Ron Livingston | ... | Soldier |
| Ray Friedeck | ... | Mr. Polonsky |
| Etel Billig | ... | Thelma |
 | Irma P. Hall | ... | Ethel |
| Gilmary Doyle | ... | Fan |
| Jack Walsh | ... | Guard |
 | Susan Messing | ... | Make-up Woman |
| Simona Ferraro | ... | Reporter |
| John Gegenhuber | ... | Waiter |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Lisa Marie Ackel | ... | Dental Hygienist (uncredited) |
 | Suzy Brack | ... | Date at Restaurant (uncredited) |
 | Peter Alun Thomas | ... | Baseball catcher (uncredited) |
 | Chuck Wagner | ... | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Barnet Kellman | |||
Writing credits(WGA) | ||
| Craig Bolotin | (story) | |
| Craig Bolotin | (screenplay) and | |
| Patricia Resnick | (screenplay) | |
Original Music by | |||
| Brad Fiedel | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Peter Sova | |||
Film Editing by | |||
| Michael Tronick | |||
Casting by | |||
| Mary Gail Artz | |||
| Barbara Cohen | |||
Production Design by | |||
| Jeffrey Townsend | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Michael Perry | (as Michael T. Perry) | ||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Daniel Loren May | (as Daniel L. May) | ||
Costume Design by | |||
| Jodie Lynn Tillen | (as Jodie Tillen) | ||
Makeup Department | |||
| Hallie D'Amore | .... | makeup department head | |
| Deborah La Mia Denaver | .... | hair stylist: Mr. Woods | |
| Deborah La Mia Denaver | .... | makeup artist: Mr. Woods | |
| Henri Marie-Caillot | .... | hair stylist: Ms. Parton | |
| Linda Melazzo | .... | makeup artist (as Linda V. Melazzo) | |
| Cheryl Riddle | .... | hair stylist | |
Production Management | |||
| Thomas J. Busch | .... | unit production manager: second unit, Illinois | |
| Joseph P. Kane | .... | unit production manager | |
Art Department | |||
| Paul Allen | .... | gang boss | |
| Ross F. Aseron | .... | art department coordinator | |
| Daniel B. Clancy | .... | leadman | |
| Cliff Hallerud | .... | construction foreman | |
| Karen Lee Holley | .... | property master (as Karen Holley) | |
| Kalina Ivanov | .... | illustrator | |
| Amie McCarthy | .... | assistant property master | |
| Tom Osman | .... | laborer | |
| Troy Osman | .... | construction foreman | |
| Tyler Osman | .... | construction coordinator | |
| Dara Waxman | .... | set dresser (as Dara Lauren Waxman) | |
| Suzan Wexler | .... | set designer | |
| Anthony Joseph Fatigato | .... | painter (uncredited) | |
Special Effects by | |||
| Guy Clayton Jr. | .... | special effects coordinator | |
Stunts | |||
| Frank P. Calzavara | .... | stunts | |
| James Fierro | .... | stunts | |
| Mark Harper | .... | stunts | |
| Barbara Anne Klein | .... | stunts | |
| Steven Lambert | .... | stunts (as Steve Lambert) | |
| Rick Le Fevour | .... | stunt coordinator: second unit (as Rick LeFervour) | |
| Stacy Logan | .... | stunts | |
| Daniel Maldonado | .... | stunts | |
| Conrad E. Palmisano | .... | stunt coordinator | |
| Linda Perlin | .... | stunts | |
| Kay Whipple | .... | stunts (as Kay H. Whipple) | |
Casting Department | |||
| Sandra Grand | .... | casting associate: Chicago | |
Costume and Wardrobe Department | |||
| Robert Chase | .... | key costume supervisor | |
| Carolyn Schraut-Barczak | .... | wardrobe supervisor (as Carolyn Schraut Barczak) | |
| Shirlee Strahm | .... | costumer | |
Editorial Department | |||
| Ken Blackwell | .... | first assistant editor | |
| Tristan M. Brighty | .... | apprentice editor (as Tristan Brighty) | |
| Dale E. Grahn | .... | color timer (as Dale Grahn) | |
| Theresa Repola Mohammed | .... | negative cutter | |
| Dan Schalk | .... | apprentice editor (as Don Schalk) | |
| Debra L. Tennant | .... | apprentice editor | |
| Maura Walsh | .... | apprentice editor | |
Music Department | |||
| Tim Boyle | .... | music scoring mixer | |
| Sandy DeCrescent | .... | orchestra contractor | |
| Brad Fiedel | .... | orchestrator | |
| Dolly Parton | .... | original songs written & performed by | |
| Tim Rice | .... | song consultant | |
| Allan K. Rosen | .... | music editor | |
| Jeffrey C.J. Vanston | .... | music arranger: songs (as Jeffery 'C.J.' Vanston) | |
| Patty von Arx | .... | assistant music editor (as Patty Von Arx) | |
| Shirley Walker | .... | conductor | |
| Russ Kunkel | .... | musician: drums (uncredited) | |
Transportation Department | |||
| James Hogan | .... | transportation coordinator | |
| William J. Hogan | .... | transportation captain | |
| J.L. Parker | .... | transportation coordinator: second unit, Georgia | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- Buena Vista Pictures (1992) (USA) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1996) (USA) (TV) (broadcast premiere)
- Warner Bros. (1992) (France) (theatrical)
- Gativideo (1992) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2011) (USA) (DVD)
- Mill Creek Entertainment (2011) (USA) (DVD) (Blu-Ray)
- Walt Disney Home Video (2003) (USA) (DVD)
- Hollywood Records soundtrack
- Kurtz and Friends main title animation
- Pacific Studios Inc. chromatrans background
- Walt Disney Pictures and Television for purposes of copyright law in the United Kingdom this picture was created by
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MPAA:
Rated PG for mild language and sex related dialogue, and momentary sensuality
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Runtime:
USA:91 min | Argentina:91 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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Trivia:
Ron Livingston's feature film debutSee more »
Goofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Jack drops Shirlee off after their date, they pull up in front of her hotel. In the background we see a sign for a cafe that says Open 24 Hours. If you look closely, you can see that the interior of the cafe is completely dark, indicating that it is closed.See more »
Quotes:
'Dr.' Shirlee Kenyon:How's your daughter?
Phil:She's back in school and doing really well thanks to you, Dr. Shirlee.
'Dr.' Shirlee Kenyon:I'm just Shirlee now.
Phil:What?
'Dr.' Shirlee Kenyon:I'm just Shirlee now!
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Phil:She's back in school and doing really well thanks to you, Dr. Shirlee.
'Dr.' Shirlee Kenyon:I'm just Shirlee now.
Phil:What?
'Dr.' Shirlee Kenyon:I'm just Shirlee now!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.185" (2011)See more »
Soundtrack:
The Light of a Clear Blue MorningSee more »
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Dolly starts out working at a dance hall but gets fired by her boss (played by John Sayles) and is sick of her abusive boyfriend (Michael Madsen) so she leaves for Chicago with his bowling ball.
Through a highly improbable set of circumstances, she becomes a radio 'therapist'; it comes easy to her since she's thoughtful, has common sense and some down-home charm. Soon she has a national following as 'Dr. Shirley.'
Soon she has James Woods' reporter following her around. He smells a story and thinks she might be a fake but cannot prove it. He also falls for her.
Comedy is supplied by Griffin Dunne's maniac/radio station exec, a very funny scene with Dr. Shirley on a talk show, and the chemistry between James Woods & Dolly Parton, two actors you might not think of in the same galaxy but who work together very well.
Small movie has a lot going for it. 7/10.