Ernie Pandash has tried to be a writer for years and has never made much money out of it. But now he seems likely to hit the big-time.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Art CarneyErnie Pandash | Ernie Pandash |
 Leslie NielsenEddie Kirkley | Eddie Kirkley |
 Katharine BardPat Pandish | Pat Pandish |
 Jack KlugmanMax Salter | Max Salter |
 Bonita GranvilleMrs. Kirkley | Mrs. Kirkley |
 George VoskovecSteve Pandish | Steve Pandish |
 Alexander ScourbyHarvey Diedrich | Harvey Diedrich |
 David WhiteFreddie Henderson | Freddie Henderson |
 Micky DolenzMelvin | Melvin |
 Eddie RyderJulius | Julius |
| JJohn ConwellKirkley's Associate | Kirkley's Associate |
 Martha WentworthMrs. Cowznoski | Mrs. Cowznoski |
 Dyan CannonGloria | Gloria |
 Burt ReynoldsThe Actor | The Actor |