Robert Neilson has ambitions to play Hamlet but will do most acting work. His fiancée, Sue, and agent, Desmond, gently encourage his aspirations.
11/14/1991
Robert jumps on a chance to film with Kim Basinger.
11/21/1991
To obtain a major action role, Robert claims he can perform all sorts of athletic feats. Fortunately, he is a quick learner and almost gets away with it. Almost.
11/28/1991
Robert and Sue are planning a vacation to Greece, but duty calls when he gets a small part. Unsure of how to tell Sue that he needs to delay his vacation plans, he claims he is adopted and must attend his 'real' father's funeral.
12/5/1991
Desmond and his wife are at the theatre to wish Robert good luck on his new part in a comedy, but the farce is acted in the dressing room when Desmond gets the wrong end of the stick after Robert explains the play.
12/12/1991
Robert gets a part as a corpse. It should be easy; no lines to memorise. Unfortunately, nothing is easy when Robert is on stage.
12/19/1991
Robert has been cast in a sex comedy, but when Sue's straight-laced parents come to visit, he dares not have them see him in it. He suggests Sue take them to see 'The Importance of Being Earnest' instead. Bad decision.
