After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his father, Abe (King), who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. This was the first movie directed by Henry Winkler, and much of it was filmed inside the MGM Studios in Culver City, California, only a few miles from Hollywood. Lisa, the romantic interest in Abbie's life, also comes for a visit and bonds with Abe, who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and, before it's too late, Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.
as Abbie
as Abe
as Lisa
as Dorothy Davis
as 1st Assistant Director
as Horace Bosco
as Al (Broccoli)
as 2nd Assistant Director
as Director
as 1st Assistant Director (Soap)
as Dancer
as Self
as Young Abbie
as Bartender