Stuart Saves His Family

A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.

Cast

Al Franken

as Stuart Smalley

Laura San Giacomo

as Julia

Vincent D'Onofrio

as Donnie

Shirley Knight

as Mom

Harris Yulin

as Dad

Lesley Boone

as Jodie

John Link Graney

as Kyle

Marjorie Lovett

as Aunt Paula

Walter Robles

as Smalley Uncle

Erik Cord

as Smalley Uncle

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