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The Class of Miss MacMichael (1978)
Recommended
I saw this back in 1978, have the video & even transferred the video to DVD. I've watched it over & again, multiple times & have enjoyed it each time. For those of you who can't comprehend it, that's okay, but if you dislike the film so much, why go on a tirade, taking the time to make criticisms about it? My opinion hasn't changed... I enjoyed seeing this back in 1978 & continue to derive enjoyment from it today.
With all the crap coming out ad nauseum these days, it's a grave injustice The Class of Miss MacMichael still hasn't seen a (R1) DVD release. I now long for a proper DVD treatment of this wonderful classic. I wish the distributors for The Class of Miss MacMichael would get their heads out of their asses & get the ball rolling, & soon.
The scene where Glenda Jackson (Miss MacMichael) has a showdown with Oliver Reed (Mr. Sutton), is electrifying & highly showcases the greatest work of Ms. Jackson's career! Rosalind Cash turns in a wonderful performance as Miss MacMichael's fellow colleague & good friend, as does Michael Murphy as Miss MacMichael's love interest.
Pay no attention to the negative comments, this movie is indeed worth watching. It's a comedy-drama & not to be scrutinized, but enjoyed. The Class of Miss MacMichael delivers on all counts.
Tender Loving Care (1973)
Good 1970s cult B movie finally on DVD
I remembered seeing a VHS copy of this when I was 16 at the local video store & it wouldn't have been suitable for viewing while I'd been living with my grandmother, so I chose something more appropriate. In any event, I was delighted to see this had been released to DVD & buy a copy.
I found Tender Loving Care a good B cult film. I couldn't wait for the DVD to get here as I was anxious to see this, finally. Details of the cast is very obscure. The actress who played Tracy hadn't been listed in the credits (unless she was listed under "nurse"?) & I'm assuming Tony Victor was the hunky doctor who portrayed Tracy's sexy boyfriend (the credits didn't specifically list which actor portrayed which character). Likely, John R. Daniels had been Dr. Traynor in the film. All-in-all, rather than to be too harsh in judging the film, go in knowing it isn't a masterpiece, but a fun way to spend an hour and twelve minutes. (The length of the DVD is correct & coincides with IMDb's movie length for this film, so contrary to the other reviewer's supposition, the film is shown in its entirety & there's been nothing cut!) The quality of the DVD wasn't by any means excellent, but it wasn't terrible either, I'd give it a solid 8. The movie alone gets 5 stars. The ending had a twist that kept me a little puzzled regarding Doc Traynor, but otherwise, if you love softcore cult films of the 1970s, give this one a try.
Molly (1950)
Great film outing for fans of the series
Philip Loeb was incredibly apt in his portrayal of The Golderg pariarch. I've onlt seen the syndicated episodes woth Robert H. Harris as Jake, but after having seen this theatrical version of the sitcom, it's unmistakably clear that the part of Jake was tailor-made for Loeb. He was magnificent! Getrude as Molly, the matriarch, was her usual warm & tender self, that you can't help but enjoy watching her, as well as Peter Hanson as the music teacher who falls for Barbara Rush's character, who happens to be engaged to Edward Franz's character, which of course, complicates things. Larry Robinson & Arlene McQuade are great, as is Eli Mintz as that lovable Uncle David. whom we all adore. I'm not sure this post contains an actual spoiler, but checked the box to be on the safe side.
Overall, a very entertaining 80 minutes. If you manage to catch this on DVD, you're in for a treat.
The Life of Riley (1953)
Timeless & very entertaining family sitcom
I have watched the episodes I've got on my DVDs, over & over again & find them to deliver in entertaining the viewer. William Bendix was a comic genius & left us a legacy of 212 wonderful episodes and first-rate performances of his immortal character, Chester A. Riley, in The Life of Riley series, which I never tire of watching.
Gloria Blondell & Tom D'Andrea as Honeybee & Jim Gillis are excellent supporting characters, as well as the character of Waldo Binney, who add their talents to this outstanding sitcom.
I've obtained all my DVDs from various eBay vendors, but have found retail offerings to be highly obscure. It's a shame a classic like this is sitting on a shelf someplace, & not getting the exposure it deserves. It would be done great justice to get an official DVD release, season by season, & in chronological order. William Bendix's Riley deserves to shine amongst the best of 'em, he's a jewel & I'll continue enjoying my DVDs & listening to him on his old radio series, The Life of Riley, as well.
Go to TVShowsOnDVD.com, & cast your vote.