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Too Close for Comfort
Nick, a high school basketball player who is fired from his after-school job at a video store when his boss is informed of his HIV status. As the information spreads, some of Nick's friends immediately reject him because they incorrectly assume that he is gay; however, some of his other friends rally around him and start to work on an educational video about HIV and homophobia, inserting the film's educational component as they interview real people living with HIV about the disease.
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Plot Summary
The series follows Henry Rush, a cartoonist who creates the comic strip 'The Follies'. He lives with his wife Muriel, and their two adult daughters, Annette and later, potential third daughter. Their lives are often complicated by Henry's gruff personality and the quirky characters who inhabit their neighborhood.
Critical Reception
Too Close for Comfort was a moderately popular sitcom during its original run, known for its somewhat risqué humor for the time and the performance of its lead, Ted Knight. While it achieved decent ratings, critical reception was often mixed, with some appreciating its adult themes and others finding its humor dated or offensive.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Ted Knight's comedic timing and charisma.
Some found the show's humor boundary-pushing for its era.
The premise of an older father dealing with his adult daughters' lives was a source of recurring comedic situations.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Too Close for Comfort' is generally positive, with many recalling it fondly as a staple of 1980s television. Viewers often cite Ted Knight's performance as a highlight and appreciate the show's blend of family dynamics and adult-oriented humor.
Fun Fact
The show was originally titled 'The Follies' before being changed to 'Too Close for Comfort' to capitalize on the popularity of the lead actor's previous role on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'.
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