Mr. Saturday Night is a 1992 drama-comedy movie. This movie showcases the life of fictional character Buddy Young, a comic legend shown in flashbacks and in his old age. It’s directed by Billy Crystal and also starred by him, David Paymer, and Julie Warner. This article discusses filming locations of the movie alongside some surprising facts and tidbits.
Where it Filmed?
This movie was majorly filmed in the United States, primarily in California. Specific locations within California include Ambassador Hotel located at 3400 Wilshire Boulevard and Park Plaza Hotel’s ballroom at 607 S. Park View Street, both in Los Angeles. It also includes Hollywood Palladium, located at 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles. The filming took place from November 1, 1991, to March 9, 1992.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Billy Crystal | Buddy Young Jr. |
| David Paymer | Stan |
| Julie Warner | Elaine |
| Helen Hunt | Annie Wells |
| Mary Mara | Susan |
| Jerry Orbach | Phil Gussman |
| Ron Silver | Larry Meyerson |
| Sage Allen | Mom |
| Jason Marsden | Buddy – Age 15 |
| Michael Weiner | Stan – Age 18 |
| Larry Gelman | Mr. Gimbel |
| Kay Freeman | Mrs. Gimbel |
| Howard Mann | Stage Manager |
| Julius Branca | Stage Manager |
| Liz Georges | Script Girl |
| Hartley Haverty | Susan – Age 6 |
| Will Jordan | Ed Sullivan |
| Josh Byrne | Buddy – Age 6 |
| Ben Diskin | Stan – Age 9 |
| Irving Wasserman | Uncle Moe |
| Phil Forman | Uncle Julius |
| Joe Shea | MC |
| Michael Ben-Edward | Fat Guy in Audience |
| Carl Ballantine | Freddie |
| Slappy White | Joey |
| Richard Mehana | Sidney |
| Mark Lonow | Producer |
| Conrad Janis | Director |
| Tim Russ | A.D. |
| Marc Shaiman | Lucky Zindberg |
| Jan Lucas | Karen – Casting Director |
| Daniel Tisman | Reece |
| Peter Kim | Maitre d’ |
| Eugene Kaufmann | Old Man |
| Miranda Garrison | Apache Dancer |
| Alberto Toledano | Apache Dancer |
| Richard Kind | Reporter |
| Jerry Lewis | Jerry Lewis |
| Edith Fields | Woman in Commercial |
| Adam Goldberg | Eugene Gimbel |
| Maria A. Ferrari Olivo | Fat Guy’s Wife |
| Talbot Perry Simons | Man at Catskills |
| Lonnie Burr | TV Show Dancer |
| Randy Doney | TV Show Dancer |
| Joe A. Giamalva | TV Show Dancer |
| Birl Jonns | TV Show Dancer |
| Shadoe Stevens | Fred |
| Bert Copello | Sullivan A.D. |
| Lindsay Crystal | Screaming Girl |
| Dana Lipsic | Other Screaming Girl |
| Jerry Gadette | Stage Hand |
| William Yamadera | Japanese Client |
| Lowell Ganz | Writer #1 |
| Babaloo Mandel | Writer #2 |
| Gary Grossman | Backstage Man |
| Bob Yerkes | Acrobat |
| Marinela Cimpoeru | Acrobat |
| Costin Csizmas | Acrobat |
| Voinea Dumitru | Acrobat |
| Adrian Smertcov | Acrobat |
| Steven Kravitz | Young Comic |
| Randy Crenshaw | ‘Buddy Buddy’ Singer |
| Geoff Koch | ‘Buddy Buddy’ Singer |
| Steve Lively | ‘Buddy Buddy’ Singer |
| Rick Logan | ‘Buddy Buddy’ Singer |
| Tyce Bune | |
| Jackie Gayle | Gene |
| Joe Mays | |
| Janette Andrade | Slate Person at Game Show (uncredited) |
| Dave Bean | Sailor (uncredited) |
| Rene Beard | NYC Cabbie (uncredited) |
| Nicole Brandon | Extra (uncredited) |
| Jorga Caye | Bowler (uncredited) |
| Pamela Fischer | Beauty Pageant Contestant (uncredited) |
| Walton Goggins | Shaky Kid (uncredited) |
| Ginger Marin | Costumer (uncredited) |
| Pauline Olsen | Buddys Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Michael Pasby | Cameraman at Game Show (uncredited) |
| David Pires | Young Woody Allen (uncredited) |
| Kira Reed Lorsch | Beauty Pageant Contestant (uncredited) |
| Jim Rhine | Chuckling Nightclubber (uncredited) |
| Steve Rozic | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Cari Shayne | (uncredited) |
| Marc Ian Sklar | Family Member (uncredited) |
| Barry Squitieri | Cab Driver (uncredited) |
| Tami Zweig | Woman in Catskills Audience (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was nominated for an Oscar and 7 other nominations, showcasing its commendable artistry.
- Aside from being the lead actor, Billy Crystal also directed this movie, showcasing his versatility in the film industry.
- The movie’s supporting cast was verified as complete, meaning that all credits are accurate and no role was unaccounted for.
- The film also marked important roles for actors such as Helen Hunt and Julie Warner.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: California, USA
- Latitude: 36.778261
- Longitude: -119.4179324
- Place ID: ChIJPV4oX_65j4ARVW8IJ6IJUYs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: California, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Ambassador Hotel – 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0605583
- Longitude: -118.2980306
- Place ID: ChIJL6Ft6n3HwoARr_lq-3UFf4Q
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3400 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Ballroom, Park Plaza Hotel – 607 S. Park View Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0610155
- Longitude: -118.2788609
- Place ID: ChIJxSKSCXXHwoARqoXLXqDls1E
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 607 S Park View St, Los Angeles, CA 90057, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Hollywood Palladium – 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.098496
- Longitude: -118.3242781
- Place ID: ChIJt1-0kze_woARkevCuYSmEOA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6215 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
