In the reverse rags-to-riches story of DICKIE ROBERTS: FORMER CHILD STAR, writer/actor David Spade's string of infectious laughs turn into waves of compassion. Former child star Dickie Roberts (Spade) has wound up working as a valet, dodging insults and lamely making attempts to regain his former glory with the help of his equally down-and-out agent, Sidney Wernick (Jon Lovitz). His buddy, the real-life recovering child star Leif Garrett, tells Dickie about a role in a Rob Reiner film that could revive Dickie's acting career. But Reiner is not convinced Dickie, whose mother and father left him at an early age, knows enough about normal life to nail the role. Dickie shows his commitment to the craft by moving in with a hired surrogate family to replicate the idea of childhood, but does not win points with his new Mom (Mary McCormack) when he introduces her kids to repugnant table manners, irreverent behavior, and foul language. As he absorbs the true meaning of tenderness and family, Dickie finally proves that he has something to offer each one of them.

Spade and executive producer Adam Sandler find classic comedy in this retro theme, which includes appearances from former child stars like Danny Bonaduce (Danny in THE PARTRIDGE FAMILY) and Barry Williams (Greg from THE BRADY BUNCH). As with JOE DIRT (2001), Spade also shows a tender side, which is surprising coming from the king of deadpan one-liners and brutal sarcasm.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentaries - 1. Sam Weisman - Director
2. David Spade - Star, Fred Wolf - Screenwriter
Featurettes
Extended Music Video - 1. "Child Stars on Your Television"
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Features

David Spade: Comedian
Mary McCormack: 
Jon Lovitz: American Comedian/Actor
Craig Bierko: Actor/"Victimless Crimes"
Alyssa Milano: Television actress, WHO'S THE BOSS, CHARMED
Rob Reiner: American Director/Actor
Leif Garrett: TV Actor/Pop Singer

Sam Weisman: Producer/Director

Adam Sandler: Comedian/actor, BILLY MADISON/PUNCH DRUNK LOVE
Jack Giarruputo: Producer, ADAM SANDLER'S EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS (2002)

Fred Wolf: Actor/Screenwriter - Saturday Night Live, BLACK SHEEP (1996)
David Spade: Comedian

Christophe Beck: 
Waddy Wachtel: Composer, DICKIE ROBERTS (2003)

Roger Bondelli: 

"...DICKIE ROBERTS: FORMER CHILD STAR is full of sass and sentiment, managing to be both raunchy and sweet-natured..."