 A lonely, but talented teacher (Barbara Barrie) enjoys a flirtation with her married principal (Bob Dishy), who returns her affections but is hampered by his high-strung wife (Madeline Kahn). He is also hampered by a deadbeat son (Aaron Harnick), who supposedly is becoming a filmmaker. The teacher also has a clueless daughter (Edie Falco), who is an aspiring actress. Filmmaker & actress manage to get together, while the teacher & principal can steal their own fleeting moments and a quick kiss during an eclipse.