The Buddy System (film) The Buddy System (film) The Buddy System is a 1984 American romantic comedy film starring Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon, Nancy Allen, Wil Wheaton and Jean Stapleton. The film was directed by Glenn A. Jordan who is better known for directing and producing numerous television films and television dramas. The film follows the story of a cautious single mother who forms an unlikely friendship with her son's school security guard. "The Buddy System" was Wil Wheaton's first major film role and his second non-television role after the 1983 film "Hambone and Hillie". Emily Price is a single mother: she got pregnant
Glenn Close have become great friends. After the series ended, Close stated that she would not return to television in a regular role, but that she was open to do a miniseries or a guest spot. In 2017, Close starred in a half hour comedy pilot for Amazon, titled "Sea Oak". The pilot premiered online with viewers voting to choose if it wanted Amazon to produce the series. Although it received favorable reviews it was not picked up. Close has had an extensive career performing in Broadway musicals. She began performing in 1974, and received her first Tony Award nomination in 1980