A Star Is Born is the 6th episode of Season 1 of Spin City.
Synopsis[]
When Mayor Winston's nominee for the Public Schools Chancellor proves an embarrassment to the administration, James urges Mike to stick with the controversial candidate. Meanwhile, Ashley considers a career in television.
Starring[]
- Michael J. Fox as Mike Flaherty
- Carla Gugino as Ashley Schaeffer
- Richard Kind as Paul Lassiter
- Alan Ruck as Stuart Bondek
- Michael Boatman as Carter Heywood
- Connie Britton as Nikki Faber
- Alexander Chaplin as James Hobert
- and Barry Bostwick as Randall Winston
- Recurring cast
- Victoria Dillard as Janelle Cooper
- Guest starring
- John Bedford Lloyd as Joel Bronsteen
- Co-Starring
- Bill Boggs as Talk Show Moderator
- Sylvia Kauders as Roberta
- Lisa Louise Langford as First Reporter
Trivia[]
- James went to Columbia University.
- James mentions that he has a sister who has been married several times.
- Mike's first job was working for a state senator in Brooklyn.
Music[]
- truckin' | GRATEFUL DEAD
- mike picks the song at the bar