When he was a child, Dickie Roberts (David Spade) was one of the stars of a popular TV show. Desperate to make a comeback, Dickie hires a foster family to re-create the childhood he never had.
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
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When he was a child, Dickie Roberts (David Spade) was one of the stars of a popular TV show. Desperate to make a comeback, Dickie hires a foster family to re-create the childhood he never had.
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