Peter O'Toole, Mark Linn-Baker, Jessica Harper
Benjy Stone is the junior writer on the top rated variety/comedy show, in the mid 50s (the early years). Its a new medium and the rules were not fully established. Alan Swann, an Erol Flynn type actor...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 9, 2002
Stats: 235 reviews
Flixster Reviews (235)
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June 12, 2008
I love The Sid Caesar Show and Your Show of Shows, the original sketch comedy show, which Carol Burnett and then Saturday Night Live carried on. Those early sketch shows started the careers of many famous writers and comedians. Mel Brooks was one, and this movie is based on a s...( read more)
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March 1, 2008
Absolutely charming. Peter O'Toole gives a fantastic performance as an Errol Flynn facsimile named Alan Swan.
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February 11, 2008
O'Toole is perfect as the past his prime matinee idol. Mark Linn-Baker is wonderful as his man Friday. Highly recommended.
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November 22, 2007
A tribute to the golden age of live television. Peter O'Toole plays "Swann", a great drunken washed-up actor. It's got some fun comical scenes.
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March 27, 2009
Petter O'Toole is a great actor I love him in this move... a must see if you like him....
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May 7, 2008
One of my favorite comedies of all time, right up there with Arthur. Peter O Toole is great here. What a great actor. I love this film.
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