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Punchline

53.849999999999994 %|Oct 7, 1988|Comedy, Drama

Lilah Krytsick is a mother and housewife who's always believed she could be a stand-up comedian. Steven Gold is an experienced stand-up seemingly on the cusp of success. When the two meet, they form an unlikely friendship, and Steven tries to help the untried Lilah develop her stage act. Despite the objections of her family and some very wobbly beginnings, Lilah improves, and soon she finds herself competing with Steven for a coveted television spot.

Featured Crew

David Seltzer
Director
David Seltzer
Writer
Jerry A. Baerwitz
Associate Producer
Daniel Melnick
Producer
Michael I. Rachmil
Producer
Jim Van Wyck
Associate Producer
Janice Yarbrough
Associate Producer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography

Cast

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Sally Field
Lilah Krytsick
actor
Tom Hanks
Steven Gold
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John Goodman
John Krytsick
actor
Kim Greist
Madeline Urie
actor
Taylor Negron
Albert Emperato
actor
Pam Matteson
Utica Blake
actor
George McGrath
Brian, the Singing Nun
actor
Mac Robbins
Billy Lane
actor
Max Alexander
Mister Ball
actor
Paul Kozlowski
Jerry Petroviak
actor
Barry Sobel
Robyn Green
actor
Marty Pollio
Juggling Comic
actor
Casey Sander
Ernie the Bartender
actor
Michael Pollock
Piano Player
actor
Wanda Balay
Waitress of the Gas Station
actor
Tiffany Terry
Waitress of the Gas Station
actor
Christiane Eden
Waitress of the Gas Station
actor
Renna Bogdanowicz
Waitress of the Gas Station
actor
Susan Michael
Waitress of the Gas Station
actor
Kimberly L. Ryusaki
Waitress of the Gas Station
actor
Consuela Nance
Waitress of the Gas Station
actor
Barbara Collier
Waitress of the Gas Station
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Darunee Doa Hale
Waitress of the Gas Station
actor
Andrea Adams
Waitress of the Gas Station
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Marcy Del Campos
Waitress of the Gas Station
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Candace Cameron Bure
Carrie Krytsick
actor
Laura Jacoby
Jenny Krytsick
actor
Bianca Rose
Heidi Krytsick
actor
Ron Ulstad
Madeline's Boss
actor
Howard Weller
Crew-Cut Talent Scout
actor
Richard Parker
Talent Scout with Glasses
actor
George Wallace
Man with Arm in Cast
actor
Andrew Parker
Boy on Gurney
actor
Randy Fechter
Young Doctor
actor
Bob Zmuda
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
Mark Eric Charbonneau
Audience Participants and Hecklers (as Mark Helm)
actor
John Kirby
Marketing Man
actor
George D. Wallace
Doctor Wishniak (as George D. Wallace)
actor
Sam H. Ginsburg
Sam, The Laughing Patient
actor
Cameron Thor
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
James C. Lewis
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
George Novogroder
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
Suzanne Rains
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
Susan Avants
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
Scott Williams
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
Carin Badger
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
Sharon Stein
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
Eva Dunlap
Audience Participants and Hecklers
actor
Melissa Tufeld
Mark's Wife
actor
Susie Essman
Lilah's Hairdresser
actor
Joey Vega
Waiter in Coffee Shop
actor
Ben Hartigan
Older Clergyman
actor
Jimmy Brogan
Younger Clergyman
actor
Crane Jackson
Second Faculty Examiner
actor
Rich Ramirez
Taxi Driver
actor
Mike Starr
Man with Bullhorn