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Synopsis
TV child star of the '70s, Dickie Roberts is now 35 and parking cars. Craving to regain the spotlight, he auditions for a role of a normal guy, but the director quickly sees he is anything but normal. Desperate to win the part, Dickie hires a family to help him replay his childhood and assume the identity of an average, everyday loser.
Memorable quotes from Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
"Sam: Okay, Stranger Danger, this is a Slip 'n Slide"
"Sally: If you master this, it's the first step to being a real kid."
"Sally: Dickie, there has to be water in it."
"Sam: That's going to leave a mark."
"Dickie: - Yeah, all right."
"Sam & Sally: - He did it."
"Dickie: That was great. I got something better. Just water is lame. This thing needs a little Wesson-ality."
"Sally: Dickie, are you sure about this?"
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Cast & Crew
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David Spade
Dickie Roberts
Mary McCormack
Grace Finney
Jon Lovitz
Sidney Wernick
Craig Bierko
George Finney
Alyssa Milano
Cyndi
Rob Reiner
Self
Scott Terra
Sam Finney
Jenna Boyd
Sally Finney
John Farley
Referee
Michael Buffer
Self
Spencer Garrett
Publisher
Rachel Dratch
Reiner's Secretary
Bobby Slayton
Commentator
Fred Wolf
Dickie's Corner Man
Emmanuel Lewis
Self
Joey Diaz
Emmanuel's Entourage
Kevin Grevioux
Emmanuel's Entourage
Brian Clark
Guy in Car
Leif Garrett
Himself
Emily Harrison
Girl
Sam Weisman
Director
M. Blair Breard
Producer
Jack Giarraputo
Producer
Tom McNulty
Producer
Adam Sandler
Producer
Fred Wolf
Executive Producer