Hapless satirical songwriter Henry Phillips is lured to LA by renowned TV producer Jay Warren| who wants to make a show about the life of a struggling performer.When Jay sees Henry bomb at a local club| he is convinced that this story must be told. With the support of his longtime musician friend Jillian| and hiswell-meaning but sub-par manager Ellen Pinsky| Henry endures the ups and downs of LA living| and even secures what appears to be the Hollywood dream. But as a majorTV network gets involved| he must decide whether his legacy will be to make jokes| or become the butt of them.