Albert Brooks Robert Cole Director, Actor, Writer Kathryn Harrold Mary Harvard Actor Bruno Kirby Jay Actor Tyann Means Waitress Actor Jane Hallaren Ellen Actor Karen Chandler Neighbor Actor Dennis Kort Health Food Salesman Actor Bob Einstein Sporting Goods Salesman Actor Virginia Feingold Bank Receptionist Actor Thelma Leeds Mother Actor James L. Brooks David Actor George Kennedy Himself, Zeron Actor Jerry Belson Jerry Actor Ed. Weinberger Ed Actor Meadowlark Lemon Self Monica McGowan Johnson Writer Andrew Scheinman Producer Martin Shafer Producer Lance Rubin Original Music Eric Saarinen Cinematographer David Finfer Film Editing Edward Richardson Production Design James L. Berkey Set Decoration