Philadelphia teenager Edna Buxton wins a talent contest during the early rock 'n' roll era, changes her name to Denise Waverly and moves to New York City to make it big. Though she flops as a recording artist, fast-talking record producer Joel Millner recognizes her songwriting talent and teams her with struggling songsmith Howard Caszatt.
John Turturro
Joel Millner

Bruce Davison
John Murray
Jennifer Leigh Warren
Doris Shelley

David Clennon
Dr. "Jonesy" Jones