Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Synopsis
In 1995, Chasen's closed its doors after 60 years of serving chili to movie stars and visiting dignitaries, Presidents and the Pope. During its two final weeks, Chasen regulars (actors and producers), staff, and management sat for interviews. There's an Oscar party for 1500, footage and photos of famous diners, and time with Tommy Gallagher, the ebullient head waiter until retirement in 1994, his son Patrick, catering head Raymond Bilbool, general manager Ronnie Clint, hat check girl Val Schwab, ladies' room attendant Onetta Johnson, and foreign- born waiters, including Jaime. When he started in 1970, like other Latins, he wasn't allowed out of the kitchen. It's a family farewell.
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Sally Kellerman
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Martin Landau
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David Frost
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Ed McMahon
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Margaret O'Brien
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Suzanne Pleshette
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Don Rickles
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Sharon Stone
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Robert Wagner
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Quentin Tarantino
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Jack Lemmon
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Jay Leno
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Samuel L. Jackson
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John Travolta
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Kelly Preston
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Donna Summer
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Rod Steiger
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Fay Wray
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman
- Original Score
- Mark Suozzo
- Original Title
- Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- lobos grande, a la carte entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman
Mark Suozzo
Alicia Sams, Diandra Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Pulcini
Director
Shari Springer Berman
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Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's about?
In 1995, Chasen's closed its doors after 60 years of serving chili to movie stars and visiting dignitaries, Presidents and the Pope. During its two final weeks, Chasen regulars (actors and producers), staff, and management sat for interviews. There's an Oscar party for 1500, footage and photos of famous diners, and time with Tommy Gallagher, the ebullient head waiter until retirement in 1994, his son Patrick, catering head Raymond Bilbool, general manager Ronnie Clint, hat check girl Val Schwab, ladies' room attendant Onetta Johnson, and foreign- born waiters, including Jaime. When he started in 1970, like other Latins, he wasn't allowed out of the kitchen. It's a family farewell.
Who directed Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's?
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's was directed by Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman.
Who stars in Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's?
The principal cast of Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's includes Sally Kellerman, Martin Landau, David Frost, Ed McMahon, Margaret O'Brien.
When was Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's released and how long is it?
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's was composed by Mark Suozzo.