

The Real Howard Spitz (1998)
Howard Spitz is a cranky, has-been detective novelist out of money and out of luck - until he meets eight-year-old Samantha, who convinces him he has what it takes to write children's books.
Cast

Kelsey Grammer
Howard Spitz

Amanda Donohoe
Laura Kershaw

Patrick McKenna
Roger

Gary Levert
Red Allen

Jeffrey Hirschfield
Lawrence - Primrose Rep

Denny Doherty
Balthazar Mishkin

David Christoffel
Bill Sellers

Allie MacDonald
Little Girl - Library

Deborah Allen
Shopper - Supermarket

Angus Duncan
Manager - Supermarket

John Dunsworth
Clown - Amusement Park

Carlos Jacott
Door Guard - L.A.

Jim Gaffigan
Storekeeper

Dwayne L. Barnes
Tyrone