The Absent-Minded Waiter

• Steve Martin: waiter
• Buck Henry: Bernie Cates
• Teri Garr: Susan Cates
• Naomi Stevens Naomi

The Absent Minded Waiter is an American short film from the year 1977.

Action

The couple Cates served by a waiter who does everything wrong. He is forgetful, asks the same question several times, bringing either the wrong thing or the right thing for several times ( depending on how many times he has asked ). He pours water from before he brought the glasses and bring the dessert before the main course. The waiter ruined and destroyed everything except the bill.

Awards

In 1978 the film was nominated in the category Best Short Film Oscar.