Holroyd Sally Kellerman as Martha Sam Chew Jr. as Bill, Martha's latest husband Anthony Battaglia as Stokeley, Martha's son Nita Talbot as Angela Stone Bill Macy as Sam Stone Pamela Bellwood as Carol Barbara Rhoades as Vivian Ann Weldon as Rachel, Martha's housekeeper Peter Bonerz as Dr. Leonard Miller, a psychiatrist Christopher Lee as Luckman ("Skull") Patch Mackenzie as Stella Stacey Nelkin as Marlene Tom Smothers as Spike Clark Brandon as Spenser Paul Rossilli as Paco Robin Sherwood as Woman Saltzburger Critical reception At the time, some film critics felt that the film was endorsing sexist and homophobic attitudes. Vito Russo wrote that "the film is permeated with hatred for gays" and that it was "the perfect antifeminist, homophobic statement to usher in the age of Ronald Reagan." Serial holds a 60% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews. References External links Josh Olson on Serial at Trailers from Hell 1980 comedy films 1980 LGBT-related films 1980 films American LGBT-related films Films based on American novels Films scored by Lalo Schifrin Paramount Pictures films 1980s English-language films 1980s American films New Age in popular culture