Against the backdrop of Reno, talkback radio, casinos, money, religion, crime, and other perversions, Melvin Smarty is a comedic romp about young love and what it takes to achieve happiness - which given the context of the above, is quite a lot.
A tireless and charismatic novelty seeker, Tucker tricks his buddy Dan into lying to his fiancée Kristy, so they can go to an legendary strip club three and a half hours away to celebrate Dan’s last days of bachelorhood in proper style.
Laura-Ann, a soon-to-be school teacher who is stuck in a Victorian-era time warp that makes her behave like a strict, fussy disciplinarian and dress like a scary grandmother from the 1850's, takes on the responsibility of babysitting over the summer, two 15-year-old juveniles named Amy and Louise. Laura-Ann sets out to tame and refine the two girls, and a sumptuously artistic escapade ensues, a battle of wits and wills, and only the strong survive.
