

The escaped mental patient and delinquent John W. Burns Jr. replaces Dr. Maitlin on a radio show, saying he's the psychiatrist Lawrence Baird.
Acting
Aykroyd's unhinged charisma carries the whole disaster.
Writing
Sharp con-artist dialogue that keeps doubling down.
Direction
Ritchie's satirical eye on media exploitation.

Director
Michael Ritchie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Aykroyd allegedly stayed in character between takes, improvising fake therapy on crew members.
Ripped from the era of shock jocks and TV preachers—Burns predicted our entire podcast economy.