Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's 26 years old
In 1995, Chasen's closed its doors after 60 years of serving chili to movie stars and visiting dignitaries, Presidents and the Pope. During its two final weeks, Chasen regulars (actors and producers), staff, and management sat for interviews. There's an Oscar party for 1500, footage and photos of famous diners, and time with Tommy Gallagher, the ebullient head waiter until retirement in 1994, his son Patrick, catering head Raymond Bilbool, general manager Ronnie Clint, hat check girl Val Schwab, ladies' room attendant Onetta Johnson, and foreign- born waiters, including Jaime. When he started in 1970, like other Latins, he wasn't allowed out of the kitchen. It's a family farewell.
Credits
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Don Rickles He was 72, 90 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Martin Landau He was 69, 89 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Sally Kellerman She was 61, now 87 years old | as Herself |
| Suzanne Pleshette She was 61, 70 years old when she died | as Herself |
| Ed McMahon He was 75, 86 years old when he died | as Himself |
| Robert Wagner He was 68, now 94 years old | as Himself |
| Margaret O'Brien She was 61, now 87 years old | as Herself |
| David Frost He was 59, 74 years old when he died | as Himself |
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Shari Springer Berman as Director. She was 34 (now 61) years old | Directing |
| Robert Pulcini as Director. He was 33 (now 60) years old | Directing |
| Mark Suozzo as Music. | Sound |
| Alicia Sams as Executive Producer. | Production |
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's (26 years)
- Release day: Friday, June 19, 1998
- Runtime: 90 minutes