A group of television writers struggles to keep their demanding comedian’s live comedy show on the air as network interference, personal conflicts, and the pressures of 1950s television threaten its future.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Nathan LaneMax | Max |
 Mark Linn-BakerVal | Val |
 Victor GarberKenny | Kenny |
 Saul RubinekIra | Ira |
 Peri GilpinCarol | Carol |
 Dan CastellanetaMilt | Milt |
 Richard PortnowHarry | Harry |
 Zach GrenierBrian | Brian |
 Mackenzie AstinLucas | Lucas |
 Sherry MillerFaye | Faye |
 Colin FoxCal Weebs | Cal Weebs |
 Ardon BessCecil | Cecil |
 Roy LewisAlfred | Alfred |
 Craig EldridgeObserver | Observer |
 Karyn DwyerToga Girl | Toga Girl |
 Keith KnightBrutus | Brutus |
| SSteven MorelCassius | Cassius |
| SShannon RoweGail | Gail |
| IIrene LopezCarla | Carla |
 Samantha EspieHelen | Helen |
| RRobert BidamanBrad | Brad |
 Victor A. YoungHarley | Harley |
 Gerry QuigleyAaron | Aaron |
| FFrank ProctorWalter | Walter |
| JJohnny GardhouseDresser | Dresser |
| AAlex FallisWaiter | Waiter |
 David GowDave | Dave |
 Neil FosterStage Manager | Stage Manager |
 Philip CraigDennis | Dennis |
| BBrian HeightonWalter's Friend | Walter's Friend |