Elizabeth is the star of a successful cooking show and author of several cookbooks. But when her manager, Alexander sees forest ranger Jefferson, who lost his cabin in a fire, comment on TV about wishing he could get a home-cooked Christmas dinner, he arranges for a special live show on Christmas, for Elizabeth to cook him Christmas Dinner. Only Elizabeth can't cook, and trying to keep Jefferson and the viewing public from finding out on a live show may be a little difficult.

Dyan Cannon
as Elizabeth Blane

Kris Kristofferson
as Jefferson Jones

Tony Curtis
as Alexander Yardley

Richard Roundtree
as Prescott

Kelly Cinnante
as Josie

Gene Lythgow
as Tyler

Sonny Carl Davis
as Captain Marsh

Jimmy Workman
as Kevin / Anthony

Arnold Schwarzenegger
as Man in Chair in Front of Media Truck (uncredited)

Vivian Bonnell
as Norah