L.A. Story (1991)

L.A. Story DVD

Carolco Pictures
Starring:
 Steve Martin, Marilu Henner
Directed by: Mick Jackson

Synopsis: L.A. weatherman Harris K. Telemacher (Steve Martin) finds himself falling for British journalist Sara McDowel (Victoria Tennant) but it may take a little magic in wacky Los Angeles to bring them together.

Kitty Cameos: As Harris is waiting for his girlfriend Trudi (Marilu Henner) he sees a long-haired white cat with one yellow and one blue eye sitting nearby.

L.A. Story - long-haired white cat with one gold and one blue eye

L.A. Story - long-haired white cat with one gold and one blue eye

In another shot the cat is suddenly short-haired (or has undergone an amazing amount of grooming!)

L.A. Story - short-haired white cat with one gold and one blue eye

Trudi approaches the car and we can see the cat is sitting outside her building.

L.A. Story - short-haired white cat with one gold and one blue eye sitting to side as Trudi Marilu Henner passes

Harris owns a calico cat which is seen with him in several scenes, once when Harris is waking up in the morning.

L.A. Story - calico cat lying beside Harris Steve Martin in bed

L.A. Story - calico cat lying beside Harris Steve Martin in bed

L.A. Story - calico cat lying beside Harris Steve Martin in bed

Another time the cat is with him as he writes “Bored Beyond Belief” on a window. The phone rings and Harris asks the cat, “Are you expecting a call?”

L.A. Story - calico cat at window with Harris Steve Martin

L.A. Story - calico cat at window with Harris Steve Martin

The cat is last seen as Harris is talking to yet another girlfriend, SanDeE* (Sarah Jessica Parker) on the phone. He has to hold the phone away from his ear when SanDeE* squeals after he asks if she wants to go to Santa Barbara with him.

L.A. Story - calico cat being petted by Harris Steve Martin while on phone

L.A. Story - calico cat being petted by Harris Steve Martin while on phone

L.A. Story - calico cat being petted by Harris Steve Martin while on phone

It should be noted that Harris drives around with a stuffed Garfield on the back windshield of his car. The stick-on toys were popular but usually people put them on the inside of the car looking out!

L.A. Story - Harris Steve Martin in car with Garfield toy stuck on back window

Final Mewsings: L.A. cats are used to the kookiness.


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