Chance of a Lifetime

Irreverent freelance investigative reporter Tom Maguire hits rock bottom when bigot editor in chief Ivan refuses to print his pieces anymore and his bad back most be operated, but his health insurance just expired. Sympathetic editor Irene Dunbar, feeling guilty she didn't save his job, volunteers for a fake marriage so he can use her insurance. The 'happy couple' in now constantly beleaguered by her mother and an insurance inspector, while each has his own affairs, but the co-habitation also seems to generate meaningful affection.

Cast

John Ritter

as Tom Maguire

Katey Sagal

as Irene Dunbar

Kim Delgado

as Lou

David Naughton

as Art Haber

Stan Ivar

as Ivan

Charles Rahi Chun

as Doctor

Jean Stapleton

as Mrs. Dunbar

Julianne Christie

as Melissa

Lynne Thigpen

as Ms. Wood

Julie Lauren

as Hannah

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