An old-school sportswriter, Slap Maxwell, struggles to adapt to the modern writing world. His uncompromising style and traditional values are at odds with the changing times. His wife seeks to discover her own talents, leaving Slap perplexed and his editor's unconventional metaphors equally baffling. Meanwhile, Slap's personal life spirals out of control as he starts an affair with a young journalist, further complicating his already turbulent relationships.
Aired: Sep 23, 1987Lawsuits force Nelson to fire Slap from sports.
