This 1984 Carl Reiner comedy is one of the best film showcases of Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin's sundry talents. Tomlin plays a sickly spinster who is given the chance to transfer her soul to the body of another woman, and thus go on living. But the magic man who is supposed to make this happen goofs up and locks her spirit inside a bachelor lawyer (Martin)--or, more accurately, within the right half of the poor fellow's body. Suddenly, the swinging man-about-town is literally at odds with himself, unable to make a self-determining decision without a huge internal struggle. Martin's physical comedy, always remarkable, is absolutely inspired this time around, as he convincingly portrays a man split down the middle between opposing sensibilities. This is also one of the best films by... Learn More
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Image has released a series of specially-priced discs showcasing some of the all-time classic episodes of THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW. Volume Four includes:
"Oh How We Met the Night We Danced" - Rob and Laura remember their courtship days, and how Laura ended up with a broken foot.
"My Blonde-Haired Brunette" - When she fears the spark is waning from her marriage, Laura decides a change in hair-colour just might be the ticket.
"Four and-a-Half" - Whilst on their way to visit the obstetrician, Rob and Laura are taken hostage in the elevator by a disgruntled ex-con (Don Rickles).
When you think of all the situation comedies that combine comedy in the work place with the domestic humor of the home life, "The Dick Van Dyke Show" has to be considered the prototype. The show was created by Carl Reiner, who had honed his skills after nine seasons in the cast of "Your Show of Shows" and whatever else Sid Caesar want to do. Originally Reiner had intended to be the star of the show rather than a writer, and indeed there is a pilot episode in which he played Rob Petrie with Barbara Birton as Laura, Gary Morgan as Ritchie, and Morty Gunty and Sylvia Miles as Buddy and Sally. Of course, by the time the show aired on CBS it had Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, Larry Mathews, Morey Amsterdam and Rose Marie in the key roles, with Reiner showing up from time to time as Alan... More Info About This DVD Actor(s): Dick Van Dyke Director(s): John Rich - James Niver - Carl Reiner - Coby Ruskin - Theodore J. Flicker DVD Release Date: Released the 29 June 2004 Usually ships in 24 hours
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