The read
Audiences rate it 31 points higher than critics do. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Laurie has been in show business since she was a child. Her dream is to be a singer, songwriter and actress. Her father wants her to be a comedian like him and Laurie only tries because it pleases her father. But she is a lousy comedian. She auditions for everything and is engaged to Ken, but Ken does not understand her needs. She has a one night stand with Chris, only to later find that he is a director. She has many emotions that have not yet been addressed and she must face them before she can get on with her life.
Ratings
IMDb4.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes17%
Audiences rate it 31 points higher than critics do.
20 audience votes
Key crew
- Joseph BrooksDirector
- Joseph BrooksWriter
- Joseph BrooksOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Didi ConnLaurie Robinson
- Joe SilverSy Robinson
- Michael ZaslowChris Nolan
- Stephen NathanKen Rothenberg
- Melanie MayronAnnie Gerrard
- Jerry KellerConductor
- Lisa ReevesCarla Wright
- John GowansCharley Nelson
- Simmy BowMr. Granek
- Bernice NicholsonMrs. Granek
- Ed MorganAccount Executive
- Joseph BrooksCreative Executive