People around the country hang on Ed and Shari's every word. Fans are giving Ed and Shari advice because they're so involved with the show. The channel is allowing Ed to have more videotaped appearances and giving him more money. But with television comes the negative. We learn painful secrets about Ed's past, particularly about Jeanette and Ray.
Some family members get tired of being videotaped.
A secret of Ray's comes out, which he wouldn't want anyone, especially a woman, to know. And there's a whole lot more. This is surprising considering that Howard directed this film. McConaughey is good as a kind soul who wants fame and fortune. Harrelson, who has the most interesting character in the film, plays self-serving and needy with such energy and passion that he almost steals the movie.