Tag: Richard Benjamin

Laughter on the 23rd Floor Script

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Year:2001
Director:Richard Benjamin
Written by:Neil Simon (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Inspired by Neil Simon's early career experience as a junior writer for Your Show of Shows, the play focuses on Sid Caesar/Jackie Gleason-like Max Prince, the star of a weekly comedy-variety show circa 1953, and his staff, including Simon's alter-ego Lucas Brickman, who maintains a running commentary on the writing, fighting, and wacky antics which take place in the writers' room
Laughter on the 23rd Floor Script Resources:

  • Laughter on the 23rd Floor Script PDF - NO DATE at Script City ($)

Other Links:
  • Laughter on the 23rd Floor ( tt0248955 ) at IMDb
  • Laughter on the 23rd Floor ( 79017 ) at TheMovieDB.org
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My Favorite Year Script

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Year:1982
Director:Richard Benjamin
Written by:Norman Steinberg (Screenplay), Dennis Palumbo (Screenplay), Dennis Palumbo (Story)

Script Synopsis:New York City, 1954: Benjy Stone is the junior writer on the top rated variety/comedy show. His idol Alan Swann, an actor with a drinking problem, is to be that week's guest star.
My Favorite Year Script Resources:

  • My Favorite Year Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
  • My Favorite Year Script PDF - 12/4/81 FINAL REVISED at Script City ($)

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Racing With The Moon Script

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Year:1984
Director:Richard Benjamin
Written by:Steve Kloves (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Henry and Nicky are small town pals from blue collar families with only a short time before they ship off to World War II. Henry begins romancing new-to-town Caddie Winger, believing her to be wealthy. Mischievious and irresponsible, Nicky gets into trouble which forces the other two to become involved, testing their relationship, as well as the friendship between the boys.
Racing With The Moon Script Resources:

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Other Links:
  • Racing With The Moon ( tt0087968 ) at IMDb
  • Racing With The Moon ( 47359 ) at TheMovieDB.org
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The Money Pit Script

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Year:1986
Director:Richard Benjamin
Written by:David Giler (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:After being evicted from their Manhattan apartment, a couple buy what looks like the home of their dreams—only to find themselves saddled with a bank-account-draining nightmare. Struggling to keep their relationship together as their rambling mansion falls to pieces around them, the two watch in hilarious horror as everything—including the kitchen sink—disappears into the Money Pit.
The Money Pit Script Resources:

  • The Money Pit Script PDF - [undated][miss pgs. 7,82] at Script Fly ($)
  • The Money Pit Script PDF - [Final Shoot 5-10-85] at Script Fly ($)
  • The Money Pit Script PDF - 5/10/85 FNL SHOOT G at Script City ($)
  • The Money Pit Transcript at Script-O-Rama

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Little Nikita Script

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Year:1988
Director:Richard Benjamin
Written by:Bo Goldman (Screenplay), John Hill (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Roy Parmenter is an FBI agent in San Diego; 20 years ago his partner was killed by a Soviet spy, nicknamed Scuba, still at large. Scuba is now trying to extort the Soviets; to prove he's serious, he's killing their agents one by one, including "sleepers," agents under deep cover awaiting orders. Roy interviews a high school lad, Jeff Grant, an applicant to the Air Force Academy. In a routine background check, Roy discovers that Jeff's parents are sleepers. He must see if Jeff is also a spy, confront the parents yet protect them, and catch his nemesis. Meanwhile, the Soviets have sent their own spy-catcher, the loner Karpov, to reel in Scuba. Alliances shift; it's cat and mouse.
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My Stepmother Is An Alien Script

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Year:1988
Director:Richard Benjamin
Written by:Herschel Weingrod (Writer), Timothy Harris (Writer), Jonathan Reynolds (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Trying to rescue her home planet from destruction, a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste arrives on Earth and begins her scientific research. She woos quirky scientist Dr. Steve Mills, a widower with a young daughter. Before long, Celeste finds herself in love with Steve and her new life on Earth, where she experiences true intimacy for the first time. But when she loses sight of her mission, she begins to question where she belongs.
My Stepmother Is An Alien Script Resources:

  • My Stepmother Is An Alien Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
  • My Stepmother Is An Alien Script PDF - EARLY 12/24/87 at Script City ($)
  • My Stepmother Is An Alien Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.


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  • My Stepmother Is An Alien ( tt0095687 ) at IMDb
  • My Stepmother Is An Alien ( 12120 ) at TheMovieDB.org
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Downtown Script

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Year:1990
Director:Richard Benjamin
Written by:Nat Mauldin (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Officer Alex Kearney patrols an upscale neighborhood in Philadelphia, where he pulls over a well-connected white collar executive who promises to get even with the policeman. Soon, Kearney learns that he is off the cushy suburban beat and must now work in the deadliest precinct in Philly, where he is partnered with tough veteran cop Dennis Curran. Tensions are high between them, but Kearney soon proves he can play just as rough as the crooks.
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Mermaids Script

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Year:1990
Director:Richard Benjamin
Written by:Patty Dann (Novel), June Roberts (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax is tired of her wacky mom moving their family to a different town any time she feels it is necessary. When they move to a small Massachusetts town and Mrs. Flax begins dating a shopkeeper, Charlotte and her 9-year-old sister, Kate, hope that they can finally settle down. But when Charlotte's attraction to an older man gets in the way, the family must learn to accept each other for who they truly are.
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Milk Money Script

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Year:1994
Director:Richard Benjamin
Written by:John Mattson (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Three young boys pool their money and pay V, a kindhearted prostitute, to strip for them. Afterward, she drives them home to the suburbs -- but then her car breaks down. It's just as well, though, because a mobster named Waltzer is after her, and V realizes the suburbs are the perfect place to hide. But things get a lot more complicated when V falls in love with Tom, a single father who is unaware of her real profession.
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