In order to win a bet, a nebbishy engineer (Tim Daly) must meet a model (Teri Copley); not only does he get to know her, they begin to date., An engineer (Timothy Daly) pursues the model of his dreams. Teri Copley. Jeanette: Diane Ladd. Gramps: Bert Remsen. Nick: Anson Williams. Bill: Todd Susman. Directed by Peter Werner.