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Meet Wally Sparks
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Meet Wally Sparks

1997-01-31 · 105 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy

Wally Sparks is a tabloid TV show reporter who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to the governor's mansion to uncover a sex scandal.

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Directors
Peter Baldwin
Production companies
Largo Entertainment, Thinkfactory Media, JVC, Wally Sparks Productions, Trimark Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,100,000

Top Cast

Rodney DangerfieldRodney DangerfieldWally Sparks
Debi MazarDebi MazarSandy Gallo
Burt ReynoldsBurt ReynoldsLenny Spencer
David Ogden StiersDavid Ogden StiersFloyd Preston
Rita McKenzieHelen Williams
Lisa ThornhillPriscilla Preston
Mark L. TaylorMark L. TaylorHarvey Bishop
Cindy WilliamsCindy WilliamsEmily Preston
Gilbert GottfriedGilbert GottfriedHarry Karp
Tony DanzaTony DanzaNew York Cab Driver
Sir Mix-a-LotSir Mix-a-LotRapper Announcer
Julia SweeneyJulia SweeneyMartha Karp
Ron JeremyRon JeremyPorn Actor
Cindy AmbuehlCindy AmbuehlLola Larue
Alan RachinsAlan RachinsRandel Williams
Tim AllenTim AllenTim Allen
Grover DaleGrover DaleDancer
Karen DuffyKaren DuffyReporter #3
Michael WeatherlyMichael WeatherlyDean Sparks
Glenn Walker Harris Jr.Robby Preston

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