My Favorite Year (1982)
The year the dreams came true.
Storyline
Fledgling comic Benjy Stone can't believe his luck when his childhood hero, the swashbuckling matinee idol Alan Swann, gets booked to appear on the variety show he writes for. But when Swann arrives, he fails to live up to his silver screen image. Instead, he's a drunken womanizer who suffers from stage fright. Benjy is assigned to look after him before the show, and it's all he can do to keep his former idol from going completely off the rails.
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| Original title | My Favorite Year |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 8, 1982 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | new york city, 1950s, alcoholism, acting, live television |
FAQ
What is My Favorite Year about?
Fledgling comic Benjy Stone can't believe his luck when his childhood hero, the swashbuckling matinee idol Alan Swann, gets booked to appear on the variety show he writes for. But when Swann arrives, he fails to live up to his silver screen image. Instead, he's a drunken womanizer who suffers from stage fright. Benjy is assigned to look after him before the show, and it's all he can do to keep his former idol from going completely off the rails.
When was My Favorite Year released?
My Favorite Year was released on Oct 8, 1982 (status: Released).
Who directed My Favorite Year?
Richard Benjamin directed My Favorite Year.
What is the TMDB rating of My Favorite Year?
My Favorite Year has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 121 votes.