An ex-comedian fights to keep a failing nightclub alive as a showcase for aspiring young comics.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jack AlbertsonBarney Bailey | Barney Bailey |
 Lawrence Hilton-JacobsRussell Dodd | Russell Dodd |
 Herb EdelmanLester Dietz | Lester Dietz |
 Joyce Van PattenEllen Dietz | Ellen Dietz |
 Susan SullivanLinda Greg | Linda Greg |
 Michael BrandonPaul Lester | Paul Lester |
 Abe VigodaJake | Jake |
 George BurnsSelf | Self |
| EErnest EmlingJerry | Jerry |
 Jeff DoucetteRed | Red |
 Howard HessemanRoger Dustleman | Roger Dustleman |
 Don CalfaHarry Fenner | Harry Fenner |
| BBen FuhrmanSid Weller | Sid Weller |
| CChristopher RobertsHickey McDay | Hickey McDay |
 Ann WeldonReporter | Reporter |
| LLindsay V. Jones1st Waitress | 1st Waitress |
 Carole GoldmanHostess | Hostess |
| TTrish SoodikJokie | Jokie |
| PPeggy SandvigPeggy Piano | Peggy Piano |
| LLee SteinMike | Mike |
| GGertrude Graner1st Lady | 1st Lady |
| GGinger Farrell2nd Lady | 2nd Lady |
| RReginald FarmerBlack Man | Black Man |
| LLaurel Barnett2nd Waitress | 2nd Waitress |
 Jeffrey RichmanBatter | Batter |
| PPatti JeromeAgent | Agent |
| RRobert KinoClient | Client |
 Johnny HaymerHaberson | Haberson |
 Patrick LabyorteauxDavey Byron | Davey Byron |
| JJeffrey WinnerCharlie | Charlie |