Greg Zadikov Movies

Freshman economics student Tommy (Philip McKeon) dispenses some valuable marketing advice to diner owner Mel (Vic Tayback). Sure enough, Mel's business improves dramatically--at least until Tommy takes a close look at the statistics and realizes that the diner is actually on the fast track to bankruptcy. Will Mel have to make up for the losses by firing Tommy's own mother Alice (Linda Lavin)? ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Neil Simon's bright, autobiographical romantic comedy, a big Broadway success, has been adapted to the screen in a screenplay by Simon, directed by Robert Moore, that subtly shifts the emphasis from the play. In the stage version, recently widowed writer George Schneider (James Caan) and his efforts to form a new relationship after years of marriage, was the crux of the story. The film, however, reduces George's role and, instead, emphasizes the character of Jennie MacLaine (Marsha Mason), the actress being wooed by George. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi