The film follows a former stand-up comedian who retired from the spotlight 50 years ago who reunites with his former manager after being convinced to do one last comedy tour.

50 years ago he had booked him a spot on The Ed Sullivan Show back in 1967, which was considered the crown jewel of comedy gigs then.

Imagine Al’s surprise when Buddy turns out to be his tour guide in the elderly assistance home.

Initially resistant, the what-ifs have never really left Buddy and Al, seeing the parade of residents to the morgue figures that he deserves a last shot to see if he has the stuff.

Al wanders to a bar and meets free-spirited artist Doris in Kansas City, becoming sweet on her.

Discovering Max Becker, a once-client of Al’s is doing the Stephen Colbert Late Show in the Ed Sullivan theater in New York, he seeks him out.

After his extremely successful performance, he looks up, apologizing to Ed Sullivan for standing him up on that stage 50 years ago.

[1] The cast, headlined by Richard Dreyfuss and Chevy Chase, was announced and filming began in New Orleans the same day.

The site's consensus reads: "Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss are a sight for sore eyes, but they unfortunately do not get The Last Laugh in a generic buddy comedy that never musters any jokes worthy of their comedic chops.