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The Sunshine Boys
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The Sunshine Boys
Al and Willie as "Lewis and Clark" were top-billed vaudevillians for over forty years. Now they aren't even speaking to each other. When CBS requests they do one of their classic routines for a History of Comedy retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, good and bad, and of course a lot of laughs. |
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: 5m, 2f
Willie Clark: Willie is in his 70's and somewhat forgetful. He spent over 40 years in Vaudeville with his partner Al Lewis. They have not spoken in over 11 years. Willie is a bit of a curmudgeon who argues with everybody. He has lived in the same building overlooking Broadway for years. It used to be a big suite, now it is five small suites. Al Lewis: Al is also in his 70's, and forgetful. He lives in New Jersey in the country with his daughter. He is in poor health. His daughter has convinced him to do the show with Willie. Eleven years earlier, he announced to Willie he was retiring after they had just appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. Ben Silverman: Ben is in his early 30's. He is Willie's nephew and is an up and coming Talent Agent. He represents Willie, but has been unable to get him much work. As Willie's closest relative, he also functions as his caretaker. He got a call from CBS about a "History of Comedy" show, and that they want to feature Lewis and Clark in it. He is trying to convince the two of them to come back together one last time and do their routine. Burlesque Nurse: She is young and very sexy, and she knows it. Registered Nurse: Any age. Sassy Home Health Nurse. Eddie: Young, assistant TV Director. Controls everything on the set for the Director. Patient: Male, any age. Is the first patient in the Vaudeville skit Willie and Al are doing. |