Growing old native standup comedian Sweeney, "The Character King", will get a chance to do a nationwide cable present out of Los Angeles. The one caveat is that Sweeney should drop the domestically referenced materials from his act, the most important items being the portrayal of his colourful Boston "characters," which have grow to be a staple of his dwelling area success. Sweeney makes the arduous choice to cease doing the characters. However, to his dismay, the characters "come-to-life" and search their revenge; they attempt to kill Sweeney.