Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Rodney Dangerfield | ... | Wally Sparks | |
Debi Mazar | ... | Sandy Gallo | |
David Ogden Stiers | ... | Gov. Floyd Preston | |
Burt Reynolds | ... | Lenny Spencer | |
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Rita McKenzie | ... | Helen Williams |
Lisa Thornhill | ... | Priscilla Preston | |
Mark L. Taylor | ... | Harvey Bishop | |
Cindy Williams | ... | Emily Preston | |
Gilbert Gottfried | ... | Mr. Harry Karp | |
Tony Danza | ... | New York Cab Driver | |
Karen Duffy | ... | Reporter #3 | |
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Eamonn Roche | ... | Alan Miller |
Sir Mix A Lot | ... | Rapper Announcer (as Sir Mix-A-Lot) | |
Michael Weatherly | ... | Dean Sparks | |
Glenn Walker Harris Jr. | ... | Robby Preston |
Wally Sparks is a tabloid television show reporter, who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to the Governor's mansion to uncover a sex scandal.
But who cares because, though hit or miss with the jokes, "Meet Wally Sparks" has enough laughs to fill several of today's lame comedy efforts. Rodney Dangerfield cannot be contained with his rapid fire comeback comedy routine, and a loud mouth talk show host suits him perfectly as the ideal outlet for his crass comments. Think adults doing "Animal House", and you will be close to describing this funny film. Lots of cameos add to the fun, with Burt Reynolds especially memorable as Wally's boss and old friend. One thing worth mentioning is that the movie moves quickly from one joke to the next, and thus there are few dead spots. It is also the type of film that gets better with multiple viewings. Recommended. - MERK