The Ladies Man (2000)
Director
Reginald Hudlin
Main cast
Tim Meadows; Karyn Parsons; Billy Dee Williams; John Witherspoon; Jill Talley
Genres
Comedy
Description
Because of his salacious language, late-night radio advice-show host Leon Phelps, along with his sweet and loyal producer Julie, is fired from his Chicago gig. Leon gets a letter from a former lover promising a life of wealth, but he doesn't know who she is. Can Leon find his secret sugar-mama? What about Julie?
Reginald Hudlin
Main cast
Tim Meadows; Karyn Parsons; Billy Dee Williams; John Witherspoon; Jill Talley
Genres
Comedy
Description
Because of his salacious language, late-night radio advice-show host Leon Phelps, along with his sweet and loyal producer Julie, is fired from his Chicago gig. Leon gets a letter from a former lover promising a life of wealth, but he doesn't know who she is. Can Leon find his secret sugar-mama? What about Julie?
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