Love After Death (1998)
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Adapted by Richard Vetere from his own play, the made-for-TV The Marriage Fool served to reunite Walter Matthau and Carol Burnett, the stars of the 1972 theatrical feature Pete 'n Tillie. Matthau is cast as widowed septuagenarian Frank Walsh, whose sedentary lifestyle is shifted into third gear by the arrival in his life of flamboyant, sixtyish widow Florence (Carol Burnett). Falling in love, Frank and Florence try to convince Frank's son Robert (John Stamos) to tie the knot with his own girlfriend, Susan (Teri Polo). Robert not only resists the entreaties of his father, but he also refuses to give his consent to Frank and Florence's planned marriage. Charles Matthau, son of star Walter, directed the film and has a cute cameo role. First telecast on CBS on September 20, 1998, The Marriage Fool has since been released on cable and video as Love After Death. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Walter Matthau - Frank Walsh
- John Stamos - Robert Walsh
- Ted Simonett - Falco
- Charles Matthau - Salesperson
- Dawn Greenhalgh - Lydia
- Christina Collins - Joy
- Cliff Saunders - John
- Steve Behal - Charlie
- Michael McMurtry - Steven Walsh
- Carol Burnett - Florence
- Teri Polo - Susan Prescot
- Paul Soles - Warren
- Arlene Mazerolle - Darlene
- Mary Moore - Linda
- Bruce Deller - Mr. Peprocki
- Johanna Black - Wendy
- Kevin Frank - James Walsh
- Sally Willis - Tina
- Director(s):
- Charles Matthau
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