Save the Dog!

"Save the Dog!" is a television movie that originally aired on NBC on March 19, 1988. It later re-aired on the same network as an episode of The Magical World of Disney on February 5, 1989.

Synopsis
Becky wants to become an actress. After an audition for a dog food ad she has best chances to get the part - but the day after her dog Petey becomes very ill. She has to come up with $700 until 5 pm for the operation - else Petey will be put to death! Lacking only $70, she takes a job as messenger. She needs only one delivery, but her car breaks down and bad luck delays her again, and again, and again...

Cast

 * Cindy Williams	 ...	Becky
 * Starla Benford
 * Billie Bird
 * Brent Duncan	 ...	Party Guy
 * Bethlyn Gerard	 ...	Skating Waitress
 * Joey Hartdegen	 ...	Oliver's Assistant
 * Melanie Haynes	 ...	Mother in Mall
 * Katherine Helmond
 * Al Lewis
 * J. David Moeller	 ...	Officer Seymour
 * Tom Poston
 * Charlotte Rae
 * Tony Randall	 ...	Oliver Bishop
 * Kirk Hunter	 ...	Screen Test Cameraman (uncredited)
 * James Malone	 ...	Shop Customer (uncredited)