In this romantic comedy, Burt Reynolds plays Phil Potter, a low-key, contented magazine writer who tries to put his life back together after his wife (Candice Bergen) opts for independence as a singer-songwriter. Jill Clayburgh, a wacky nursery school teacher, tries to help him surmount the emotional hurdles, but it's rough going in this delightful contemporary tale-- he's still hung up on his ex-wife. Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Jill Clayburgh) and Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Candice Bergen) at the **Academy Awards**. Nominated for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (Jill Clayburgh), Best Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (Burt Reynolds), and Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture (Candice Bergen) at the **Golden Globes**.