Moment by Moment is a 1978 American romantic drama film written and directed by Jane Wagner and starring Lily Tomlin and John Travolta. It was produced by Robert Stigwood and released by Universal Pictures on December 22, 1978. The film was shot in Malibu, California from April to July 1978 and also marked the end of Travolta's three-film contract with Stigwood following Saturday Night Fever (1977) and Grease (1978). Synopsis Trisha Rawlings is a wealthy middle-aged Beverly Hills socialite suffering from loneliness following a separation from her philandering husband Stu. At a pharmacy, she meets Vick "Strip" Harrison, a suave young drifter whom she had briefly met in the recent past when he worked as a car valet. He becomes infatuated with her, follows her to her Malibu beach house, hangs around despite her cold demeanor and offers her pills in an attempt to woo her. Trisha is initially annoyed by Strip's flirtation but eventually reciprocates his affections, although not to the same degree. They have lunch, officially beginning their rocky relationship. She enjoys spending time with him, but the age and class differences make her feel ashamed. When they attend a photography exhibition together, they run into Stu, which makes the situation uncomfortable. After they return home, they argue over their relationship. Strip leaves, but Trisha tracks him down and they reconcile. Cast Lily Tomlin as Trisha Rawlings John Travolta as Strip Harrison Andra Akers as Naomi Bert Kramer as Stu Rawlings Shelley R. Bonus as Peg Debra Feuer as Stacie James Luisi as Dan Santini John O'Leary as Pharmacist Neil Flanagan as Storekeeper Jarvais Hudson as Gas Station Attendant Tom Slocum as Band Leader Michael Consoldane as Hotel Desk Clerk Jo Jordan as Bookstore Lady Joseph Schwab as Druggest Stan Rodarte as Dancer in Bar (uncredited) Novelization A paperback novelization of the screenplay was written by Darcy O'Brien and published by Ballantine Books in January 1979 as a promotional tie-in. Production John Travolta and Lily Tomlin were both at the height of their careers when they were cast. Universal Pictures purchased the film rights from producer Robert Stigwood for $8 million, believing the star power of both leads would draw audiences. The film was the first directed by Jane Wagner, Tomlin's now-wife, comedy writer and collaborator. However, during production Universal raised concerns about Wagner and hired Saturday Night Fever director of photography Ralf D. Bode to assist with