TV CHILD STAR OF THE '70S, DICKIE ROBERTS IS NOW 35 AND PARKING CARS. CRAVING TO REGAIN THE SPOTLIGHT, HE AUDITIONS FOR A ROLEOF A NORMAL GUY, BUT THE DIRECTOR QUICKLY SEES HE IS ANYTHING BUT NORMAL. DESPERATE TO WIN THE PART, DICKIE HIRES A FAMILY TO HELP HIM REPLAY HIS CHILDHOOD AND ASSUME THE IDENTITY OF A KID.