Boyd's sad-sack neighbor, Leonard (played hilariously by Steve Paymer), is an archivist and an endearing misfit.

The one outstanding recording by the Other Orchestra is "Laura," which features a serious first half (played exquisitely by the Other Orchestra) and a manic second half (played hilariously by the City Slickers).

A master of casual cruelty, the lofty critic Bevalaqua, hilariously played by Christopher Walken, falls for a bit player with long eyelashes, amusingly portrayed by Bill Irwin.

The character of Ken the boss, though played hilariously by Mr. Lee, is especially troublesome.

Take "Johnny Crunch," a particularly feral member of the shock jock species, hilariously played by comedian Gilbert Gottfried in The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990).

Poor Hendrik, hilariously played by Stephen DeRosa, is so desperate at being terminated by Esther that he becomes convinced he wants to sleep with her.

Attacked with equal gusto is the smug, lofty critic with the Transylvanian accent, hilariously played by Christopher Walken as a master of casual cruelty and irrelevant ad hominem observations.

Whina (Bridget Harvey), an infantile stepsister, is obsessed with ponies, and Mona, the other sibling, is hilariously played by a man in drag (Kyle Minshew).

The Hook-seeking crocodile (played hilariously by a puppet in disguise) dances a delectable tango with a victim.

There's some raunchy humor, but much of it comes from Sam's parents, a quirky and devoted suburban couple hilariously played by Kevin Dunn and Julie White.