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David Spade plays Dickie Roberts, a former child star struggling to salvage what is left of his dysfunctional life after achieving fame staring in a short lived sitcom at the age of six. Dickie tries to reclaim celebrity status by auditioning for a movie directed by Rob Reiner (one of many great celebrity cameo appearances in this movie). Reiner rejects Dickie because, having been deprived of a normal childhood, he cannot relate to the character he wishes to play. Dickie spends the rest of the movie trying to relive his childhood, with many amusing moments along the way. BUT THE ABSOLUTE BEST PART of this movie is the prelude to the closing credits, a "We Are The World" relief-style performance of an anthem expressing the plights of former child stars. The intro is a duet by Florence Henderson (Carol Brady, The Brady Bunch) and Marion Ross (Mrs. C, Happy Days). The other performers are all the child stars from the great sitcoms of the past, all grown up now. Very funny. Enjoy
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