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Stuart Saves His Family: Daily Affirmations of Stuart Smalley

The book Stuart Saves His Family: Daily Affirmations of Stuart Smalley was made into the movie Stuart Saves His Family.

Which one did you like better, the book or the movie?  There are 4 votes for the book, and 5 votes for the movie.

Book details for Stuart Saves His Family: Daily Affirmations of Stuart Smalley

Stuart Saves His Family: Daily Affirmations of Stuart Smalley was written by Al Franken. The book was published in 1992.

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Movie details for Stuart Saves His Family

The movie was released in 1995 and directed by Harold Ramis, who also directed Ice Harvest (2005). Stuart Saves His Family was produced by Paramount. More information on the movie is available on Amazon.com and also IMDb.

Actors on this movie include Al Franken, Laura San Giacomo, Vincent D'Onofrio, Shirley Knight, Harris Yulin, Lesley Boone, John Link Graney, Marjorie Lovett, Walter Robles (II), Erik Cord, Denver Mattson, Grant Hoover, Cory Milano, Michelle Horn, Harris Laskaway, Tom Dugan (II), Camille Saviola, Bess Meyer, Julia Sweeney and Patrick Kerr.

 

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Though it seems like a one-joke premise, this spinoff of Al Franken's Saturday Night Live character, self-help nerd Stuart Smalley, actually has some substance. And, in fact, it offers a message that wouldn't be out of place at an Al-Anon meeting (althoug... Read More
Though it seems like a one-joke premise, this spinoff of Al Franken's Saturday Night Live character, self-help nerd Stuart Smalley, actually has some substance. And, in fact, it offers a message that wouldn't be out of place at an Al-Anon meeting (although with the laughs). Stuart, fired from his cable TV self-help show, goes home to resolve a family crisis. Dad (Harris Yulin) is an abusive drunk, Mom (Shirley Knight) is an enabler, Sis is an over-eater, and Brother has a problem with his temper. The film turns serious, but Franken actually makes the drama interesting, using humor to leaven it. And he brings a certain sympathy and resolve to the lisping, cross-eyed Stuart. To be sure, it's not your typical SNL movie. --Marshall Fine