15 Jan 1960
The Gazebo
TV writer Elliott Nash buries a blackmailer under the new gazebo in his suburban backyard. But the nervous man can't let the body rest there.
The Ratings Game
A New Jersey trucker creates a hit TV show with help from his girlfriend in the ratings business.
Top Billed Cast
Danny DeVito Vic De Salvo
Rhea Perlman Francine Kester
Gerrit Graham Parker Braithwaite
Bernadette Birkett Mrs. Sweeney
Barry Corbin Colonel
Louis Giambalvo Goody DeSalvo
Ronny Graham Cap'n Andy
Huntz Hall Benny Bentson
Basil Hoffman Frank Friedlander
Kevin McCarthy Wes Vandergelder
John Megna Al
Michael Richards Sal
Ron Rifkin TV Director
Joe Santos Tony
Vincent Schiavelli Skip Imperali
Frank Sivero Bruno
Mark L. Taylor Ken
George Wendt Mr. Sweeney
Steve Allen Steve Allen
Jayne Meadows Jayne Meadows
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