"Mr. Bill", the character who ended many "Saturday Night Live" segments on a high note, gets to star in a live action "Showtime" movie. But, in reel life, "Mr. Bill" (the dummy) isn't initially sure the movie is worth making
without himself in the role. In the dressing room that "Mr. Bill" shares with actor Peter Scolari, executive producer Shelley Duvall tells the dummy why having Mr. Scolari play him would be a good marketing idea. Then, "Mr. Bill" suffers a horrible accident; he is splattered by a light stand. Oh, no!
"Mr. Bill sure has the worst luck."
In the movie, Scolari's tiny home is filled with leaves of grass, since his window is open when Mr. Hand mows the lawn. Then, the mailman delivers the monthly bills, plus a letter announcing the annual "father son kid scout jamboree". Scolari is looking forward to attending, with son Christopher Burton (as Billy) - but, the kid thinks it's kid stuff. Soon, Scolari thinks his reluctant son has run away. He and helpful neighbor Michael McManus (as Mr. Sluggo) go out to find the boy, which lands Scolari in quicksand. Oh, no!
***** Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures (9/11/86) Jim Drake ~ Peter Scolari, Lenore Kasdorf, Michael McManus
"Mr. Bill sure has the worst luck."
In the movie, Scolari's tiny home is filled with leaves of grass, since his window is open when Mr. Hand mows the lawn. Then, the mailman delivers the monthly bills, plus a letter announcing the annual "father son kid scout jamboree". Scolari is looking forward to attending, with son Christopher Burton (as Billy) - but, the kid thinks it's kid stuff. Soon, Scolari thinks his reluctant son has run away. He and helpful neighbor Michael McManus (as Mr. Sluggo) go out to find the boy, which lands Scolari in quicksand. Oh, no!
***** Mr. Bill's Real Life Adventures (9/11/86) Jim Drake ~ Peter Scolari, Lenore Kasdorf, Michael McManus
