Love and Hisses
While feeling amorous, the Blue Racer hits on what he believes is a fellow snake but turns out to be a tough elephant's trunk. The elephant gives him a pounding but hurts his trunk in the process. Coming upon the Japanese Beetle, the pachyderm asks him to perform a little chiropractic karate on his sore trunk. The Beetle obliges, and in gratitude the elephant promises to protect him from a certain serpent.
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Plot Summary
Love and Hisses was a short-lived television sitcom that followed the tempestuous lives of a working-class African American couple living in Los Angeles. The series explored their daily struggles, their passionate relationship, and their interactions with quirky neighbors and family members. It aimed to portray relatable situations with humor and heart, focusing on the joys and challenges of everyday life.
Critical Reception
Love and Hisses received a mixed-to-negative reception from critics and struggled to find a consistent audience. While some appreciated its attempts at humor and its focus on a Black family's experiences, many found the writing to be uninspired and the comedic timing inconsistent. The show's short run indicated a lack of widespread appeal.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intention to showcase Black family life.
- Criticized for weak writing and predictable storylines.
- Lacked the charm and comedic punch to sustain viewership.
Google audience: Audience reception for Love and Hisses is largely unavailable due to its limited run and lack of widespread syndication. Those who recall the show often mention its briefness and forgettable nature, with little strong positive or negative sentiment being commonly expressed.
Fun Fact
Love and Hisses aired as part of Norman Lear's ambitious slate of early 1970s programming, but it was significantly overshadowed by his more successful and groundbreaking shows like 'All in the Family' and 'The Jeffersons'.
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