Aspiring writer (with no talent) gets a job on a TV commercial, falls for an advertising executive.
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| Paul Reiser | ... |
Charlie Fischer
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| Jessica Tuck | ... |
Nicole Barnes
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| Martin Mull | ... |
Dan Barnes
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| Doug Davidson | ... |
Roger
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| Tom Wilson | ... |
Billy
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| Jane Leeves | ... |
Wylie
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| Darryl M. Bell | ... |
Lawrence
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| Wendie Jo Sperber | ... |
Roz
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| Eddie Barth | ... |
Dad
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| Gigi Rice | ... |
Shelly
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| Shannon Sturges | ... |
Rachel
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| Bernard Hocke | ... |
Jake
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Renee Soulie | ... |
Peg
(as Renee Souli)
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| Jack Kenny | ... |
Restaurant Host
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Gloria Fishman | ... |
Mother in Play
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Frank Colangelo | ... |
Father in Play / Dingaling King
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| Kelly B. Eviston | ... |
Bunny
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| Staci Greason | ... |
Woman in Phone Booth
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Robert Kelker-Kelly | ... |
Man in Phone Booth
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Eva Charney | ... |
Georgette
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Raymond Patterson | ... |
Howard
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Ned James | ... |
Crew Guy
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Kenneth Zanchi | ... |
Man in Restaurant
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Vince Amodei | ... |
Dingaling Janitor
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| Lee Ann Edwards | ... |
Michelle
(as a different name)
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Debra Piver | ... |
Toni
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Tawny Harrison | ... |
Script Supervisor
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Marla Flecker | ... |
Woman at Theatre
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Henry Urgoiti | ... |
Pilot
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Mike Watters | ... |
Limo Driver
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Victoria Edwards | ... |
Bear's Dancing Partner
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Calvert DeForest | ... |
Mr. Rhett
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Bernhard Hocke | ... |
Jake
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Daniel Osers | ... |
Dingeling Seller
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| Ben Stein | ... |
Eliott (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Charlie Loventhal | ||
Written by
| Howard J. Morris | ... | (play) |
| Howard J. Morris | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Richard Allerton | ... | executive producer |
| Andre Carey | ... | associate producer |
| Helen Elswit | ... | associate producer (as Helen Ostenberg) |
| Joan Fishman | ... | producer |
| Rick Herrington | ... | producer |
| Leonard Loventhal | ... | executive producer |
| Buddy Ortale | ... | executive producer |
| Monica Sheehan | ... | animation producer |
Music by
| Miles Roston | ||
Cinematography by
| Elliot Davis | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Eric L. Beason | ||
Editorial Department
| Louis Cioffi | ... | associate film editor (as Louis F. Cioffi) |
| Mike Milliken | ... | color timer |
| Holly Sachi | ... | assistant film editor |
Casting By
| Cheryl Bayer | ||
Production Design by
| Pamela Woodbridge | ||
Art Direction by
| Carey Meyer | ||
Set Decoration by
| Marty Huyette | ||
Costume Design by
| Elsa Ward | ||
Makeup Department
| Peggy Nichols | ... | key makeup artist |
| Ron Tindle | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Chris Gode | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Maria Melograne | ... | second assistant director |
| Rip Murray | ... | first assistant director |
| Toni Whiteman | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Eric J. Bates | ... | property master |
| Scott Edward Collins | ... | art swing |
| Kristi Dinner | ... | set dresser |
| Nadine Gilman | ... | set designer assistant |
| Stefanie Girard | ... | assistant property master |
| John Landon | ... | lead man |
| Kinna Lindahl | ... | set dresser |
| Celia Parker | ... | scenic artist |
| Jeremy Wakefield | ... | scenic artist |
Sound Department
| Richard Duarte | ... | assistant foley engineer |
| Ernie Fosselius | ... | assistant foley editor |
| Marjorie L. Hagar | ... | dialogue editor |
| Kyrsten Mate | ... | assistant sound editor (as Kyrsten Mate Comoglio) |
| John Nutt | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Margie O'Malley | ... | foley artist |
| David Parker | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Michael Semanick | ... | foley engineer / re-recording mixer |
| Don Summer | ... | sound mixer |
| Eric Thompson | ... | foley engineer |
| Kevin J. Ward | ... | boom operator (as Kevin Ward) |
| Mary Works | ... | assistant sound editor |
Visual Effects by
| Fred S. Kuentz | ... | lead character animator: titles |
Stunts
| Jeff Cadiente | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Christopher Doyle | ... | stunt double: Charlie |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mark Adrian | ... | electrician |
| Richard Boyle | ... | best boy grip (as Rick Boyle) |
| Robin Brown | ... | first assistant camera |
| Willie E. Dawkins | ... | electrician |
| Rob DeLorenzo | ... | assistant camera (as Robert DeLorenzo) / second assistant camera (as Robert DeLorenzo) |
| Kimo Easterwood | ... | best boy electric |
| Jeff Graham | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jack M. Guberman | ... | best boy electric |
| Randy Malkin | ... | still photographer |
| Tami Morris | ... | electrician |
| Dale Myrand | ... | assistant camera: "b" camera / steadicam operator |
| John Noller | ... | Steadicam operator / camera operator: "b" camera |
| Michael R. Oddo | ... | dolly grip |
| Kevin Smyth | ... | key grip (as Kevin Killer Smyth) |
| Newton TerMeer | ... | gaffer |
| T.J. Tollefson | ... | third grip |
Animation Department
| Monica Sheehan | ... | animation designer / animation producer |
Casting Department
| Renee Soulie | ... | extras casting (as Renee Souli) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Peggy Schnitzer | ... | costumer (as Peggy A. Schnitzer) |
| Linda Thayer | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| David Andriole | ... | assistant location manager |
| Tiffany Hoss | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ivan E. Schwarz | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Barklie K. Griggs | ... | music consultant |
| Roy Hendrickson | ... | music engineer / music mixer |
| Blake Martin Moulin | ... | assistant music editor |
| Joe Raposo Jr. | ... | associate music supervisor |
| Jennifer Richardson | ... | music consultant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Corinne Barthell | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Brian N. Everett | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Everett Everett | ... | transportation co-captain |
Additional Crew
| Jim Beedie | ... | set production assistant |
| Dino DeLorenzo | ... | key set production assistant |
| Joel Drucker | ... | set production assistant |
| Victoria Edwards | ... | choreographer |
| J.J. Geary | ... | craft service |
| Tawny Harrison | ... | cast production assistant |
| Michelle Kucsma | ... | choreographer |
| Kris Fullan Martinez | ... | production coordinator |
| Debb Phillips | ... | set production assistant |
| Regan Redding | ... | production assistant |
| Christian Souli | ... | cast production assistant |
| Suzanne Souli | ... | set production assistant |
| Renee Soulie | ... | assistant to director (as Renee Souli) |
| Patti Watkins | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jay Winer | ... | assistant to director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment (1994) (United States) (theatrical)
- Vision International (1994) (Non-US) (theatrical)
- MCA Home Video (1994) (Canada) (VHS)
- MCA/Universal Home Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- MDP Worldwide (1994) (Non-US)
- Screen Media Ventures (1995) (World-wide)
- The Home Cinema Group (2006) (Australia) (DVD)
- Trinity Home Entertainment (2008) (United States) (DVD)
- Seedsman Group (2009) (United States) (DVD)
- Seedsman Group (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2018) (World-wide)
- The Home Cinema Group (1997) (Australia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Saul Zaentz Film Center (sound re-recording)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Charlie's got a bad case of writer's block...And her name is Nicole! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Tom Wilson and Wendie Jo Sperber were both previously together in the Back to the Future trilogy. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ain't Love Grand See more » |
| Crazy Credits | SPOILER: A scene appears after the end credits which shows that Shelly and Mr. Rhett are now lovers. See more » |
| Quotes |
Mr. Rhett:
What the hell were you doing up there? Do you think acting is just standing up on a stage, mumbling lines? Is THAT what you think, Mr. Arrogant Playwright? You're a BABY! You DISGUST me! You're VOMIT! You're COMPLETE and ABSOLUTE, VOMIT! Charlie: So, in other words, you didn't like it? Mr. Rhett: Get off the stage, VOMIT. I said, Get Off The Stage! You're hopeless. You're all hopeless... See more » |