A Hollywood star (Sela Ward) turns up incognito in a New England mill town, searching for a slice of real life. She finds romance with the mill's boss (John Slattery), and becomes friendly with a bowling-alley waitress (Rebecca Jenkins). Fran: Jane Curtin. Ryan: Andrew Jackson. Harry: Carlo Rota. Pete: Vince Corazza. Carter Hale: Nigel Bennett.