Wendie Malick stars in dual roles as noted advice columnists Ann Landers and Abigail Van Buren in a biography chronicling their personal and professional lives. After struggling for individuality while growing up, the women's professional competitiveness causes a personal rift that only their own advice can heal. Mort: Robert Desiderio. Jules: Kip Gilman. Abe: David Groh. Rebecca: Joann Johnson.