L.A. Story is a 1991 English language movie directed by Mick Jackson and written by Steve Martin. Set in Los Angeles, California, it tells the story of Harris K. Telemacher, an L.A. weatherman (played by Martin) who falls in and out of love with the aid of a talking freeway sign which arguably speaks for the city itself. The movie is both a romantic comedy and a satire on life and culture in Los Angeles. Over the years since its initial release, L. A. Story has acquired a strong underground and cult following and is considered by many to be Steve Martin's finest, most intricately insightfully written, and performed film. The film references everything from Shakespeare to modern new wave, and is by turns philosophical, sweet, introspective and, being a Steve Martin film, tremendously silly. It is one of the more unusual and insightful films ever made. Be sure to watch for the numerous cameo appearances in the film.
Tagline: Something funny is happening in L.A.
Harris Telemacher is the "Wacky Weather" presenter for a Los Angeles television station. He finds himself battling the insane conditions and people caused by the manic chaos that is Los Angeles. Striving to achieve happiness (or at least a date), he finds a helping hand from the last person he expected: the city of Los Angeles itself. Written by Murray Chapman
In this spin on the traditional romantic comedy, Harris K. Tellemacher, a Shakespeare-quoting, Los Angeles TV weatherman is looking for something meaningful for his life. The Los Angeles Freeway sign informs him that the weather will change his life in two ways, and Harris begins to search for the meaning behind that message. Written by Allison L. Venezio
