The Ellen Burstyn Show Reading Between the Lines (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV Episode | Comedy

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The Ellen Burstyn Show

Reading Between the Lines (Season 1, Episode 7)

TV Episode | Comedy

Ellen is shocked to learn that a millionaire best-selling author played by Harvel Keitel is illiterate.

Director

David Steinberg

Writer

Cheryl Gard (written by)

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Updated Nov 8, 1986

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Nov 8, 1986 (United States)

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11 cast members

Name	Known for
Ellen Burstyn Ellen Brewer Ellen Brewer See fewer	Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Megan Mullally Molly Brewer Ross Molly Brewer Ross See fewer	Will & Grace (1998)
Jesse R. Tendler Nick Ross Nick Ross See fewer	Leaving Circadia (2014)
Barry Sobel Tom Hines Tom Hines See fewer	Doc Hollywood (1991)
Elaine Stritch Sydney Brewer Sydney Brewer See fewer	30 Rock (2006)
Jeff Brooks Waiter Waiter See fewer	The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
John Capodice The Snuffer The Snuffer See fewer	Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
Lisa Ellex Coordinator Coordinator See fewer	Angela (III) (2025)
Jack Hallett Alan Marshall Alan Marshall See fewer	Splash (1984)
Harvey Keitel Frank Tanner Frank Tanner See fewer	Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Gloria Sauve Nurse Consuela Nurse Consuela See fewer	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

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