Lickety-Splat

A middle-aged businessman, struggling with his mundane life, decides to impulsively quit his job and pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a clown. His decision causes a stir among his family and colleagues, who struggle to understand his radical change. The film follows his humorous and often chaotic attempts to navigate his new career and find happiness.

Lickety-Splat was a modest comedy that garnered a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics appreciated its lighthearted premise and Ray Walston's performance, others found the humor to be too slapstick and the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded with mild amusement, but the film failed to achieve widespread popularity or critical acclaim.

• Praised for its lighthearted and whimsical premise.

• Noted Ray Walston's earnest portrayal of a man pursuing his dreams.

• Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on broad physical comedy.

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The film's title, 'Lickety-Splat', was intended to evoke the sound and motion of a clown slipping and falling, a common trope in early comedic cinema.