The Absent-Minded Waiter poster

The Absent-Minded Waiter

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Bernie Cates requests the services of the most absent-minded waiter he's ever seen, who pours water before setting the glasses, endlessly repeats questions, brings wrong orders, and ruins everything- but the bill.

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Released
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Language
English
  • restaurant
  • waiting
  • short film

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United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalNR13 Jul 1977

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The Absent-Minded Waiter was released on 13 July 1977.

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    CinemaSerf

    5/12/2024

    6/10

    A couple arrive at a fine dining establishment and specifically ask for the table serviced by "Steven" (Steve Martin). This man can barely hold his pencil up the right way and the ensuing service is shambolic at best. Not unreasonably, she (Teri Garr) isn't very impressed with her husband (Buck Henry) for suggesting this place but he's clearly got a plan - and it could be the gift that keeps on giving. We had a slew …

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