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Synopsis
Three of Ernest Thompson's short plays are presented, each involving a surprise visitor. In the first, "A Good Time," a vacationing California Highway Patrolman visits a young woman in New York who had told him if he ever came to New York, she'd show him a good time. In the second, "The Constituent," a United States Senator drops in on a constituent who has been sending him scathing and profane letters for decades. Lastly, in "Twinkle, Twinkle," a restless housewife who has been writing fan letters to a television soap opera star, receives a surprise visit by him on her husband's bowling night.
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Ned Beatty
Senator William Blaine (Segment "The Constituent")
Sam Bottoms
Patrolman Rick Selby (Segment "A Good Time")
Eileen Brennan
Amanda Jackson (Segment "Twinkle, Twinkle")
Patty McCormack
Mandy Morgan (Segment "A Good Time")
Burgess Meredith
Chas Potter (Segment "The Constituent")
Robert Webber
Ted Talbot (Segment "Twinkle, Twinkle")
Kenneth White
Bo Jackson (Segment "Twinkle, Twinkle")
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Schaefer
- Screenplay & Story
- George Schaefer
- Original Title
- Answers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- A+E Studios, A+E Global Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Schaefer
George Schaefer
Frank von Zerneck, Robert Greenwald, Michael Brandman
Department Leadership Roster
George Schaefer
Director
Frank von Zerneck
Producer
Robert Greenwald
Producer
George Schaefer
Writer
Michael Brandman
Producer
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What is Answers about?
Three of Ernest Thompson's short plays are presented, each involving a surprise visitor. In the first, "A Good Time," a vacationing California Highway Patrolman visits a young woman in New York who had told him if he ever came to New York, she'd show him a good time. In the second, "The Constituent," a United States Senator drops in on a constituent who has been sending him scathing and profane letters for decades. Lastly, in "Twinkle, Twinkle," a restless housewife who has been writing fan letters to a television soap opera star, receives a surprise visit by him on her husband's bowling night.
Who directed Answers?
Answers was directed by George Schaefer.
Who stars in Answers?
The principal cast of Answers includes Ned Beatty, Sam Bottoms, Eileen Brennan, Patty McCormack, Burgess Meredith.
When was Answers released and how long is it?
Answers was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.