Directed by his daughter Saratoga Ballantine, "Troupers" interviews 12 familiar faces from the acting profession, among the most recognizable;
Kaye Ballard
Betty Garrett
Pat Carroll
Harold Gould
Marvin Kaplan
Allan Rich
While the fame and fortune of a Steve Martin may have alluded these individuals, one gets the feeling that these performers enjoyed their work. Among the topics discussed includes;
parental disapproval
The black list
divorce
debt
rejection
disappointment
bad acting teachers
nasty and ignorant casting directors.
Most importantly, these "Troupers" impart the wisdom of the ages to a new audience.