18 Dec 1982
The King of Comedy
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy.
The Farmer in the Dell
The story of an Iowa farmer "forced" to become a Hollywood star
An Iowa farmer's wife makes him move to Hollywood so their daughter can become a star.
Top Billed Cast
Fred Stone Pa Boyer
Jean Parker Adie Boyer
Esther Dale Ma Boyer
Moroni Olsen Chester Hart
Frank Albertson Davy Davenport
Lucille Ball Gloria Wilson
Maxine Jennings Maud Durant
Ray Mayer Spike
Rafael Corio Nicky Ranovitch
Frank Jenks Bill Crosby
Spencer Charters Milkman
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