A neurotic, twice-divorced sci-fi writer moves back in with his mother to solve his personal problems.
Brooks also met with Esther Williams to discuss the role of Mrs. Henderson.
Beatrice Henderson:
He's not that famous a writer that he can afford to go nuts.
Rob Morrow's (Jeff) hairstyle changes slightly between shots when he visits his mother; when he appears outside of the house (after storming out following an argument with his brother) his bangs are longer and 'up' whereas in the previous shots they were shorter and down on his forehead.
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