21 Jul 1989
UHF
The eccentric new manager of a UHF television channel tries to save the station from financial ruin with an odd array of programming.
Assisted Fishing
...Because old Farts are Funny!
Dewey Winfield is a lovable loser who wants nothing more than to beat the guy who has bullied him his whole life in a big fishing tournament. In order to win, Dewey will need the help of some eccentric senior citizens who are about to be evicted from their assisted living home. When they all go fishing, comedy ensues - tragedy strikes - and Dewey discovers that his hopes and dreams of winning the fishing tournament may not be the most important thing in life after all.
Top Billed Cast
Allyson Sereboff Monica
Paul James Saunders Bernie
Tim Whittet Jimmy Valentine
Peter Vander Meulen Billy
Arlan Godthaab Henry
John Samaha Willie / Mama Bear
Michael London Eugene
Sandra Weston Agnes
Willow Hale Luann
Theresa Marie Lynch Summer
Bill Fox Clay
Michael Langenbach David Monroe
Wil Philip Game Warden
Derrick Barrett Archie the Iguana (voice)
Nick Bell Transvestite
Ethan Crouch Young Jimmy
Shekinah Crouch Billy's friend
Victor DeLucie Cop
Demitri Douzenis Clerk
Nathanyael Grey Reporter
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