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From a Bird's Eye View
From a Bird's Eye View is a 1970 ATV and ITC Entertainment co-produced sitcom. In the United States it aired on NBC, which had originally ordered the series as an entry in the 1969-70 TV season but pushed it back to the 1970-71 season as a mid-season replacement. The series followed two International Airlines stewardesses, a scatterbrained Briton and a savvy American, as they flew the London-European routes. The series ran for 16 25-minute colour episodes. The series was not a big success in either the UK or the US, but ITC re-used the format for the Shirley MacLaine series Shirley's World. That show also flopped, but ran to one more episode than From a Bird's Eye View.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy and lonely bachelor, played by Bill Cosby, seeks companionship by hiring a woman to pretend to be his wife for a business trip. However, his plans are complicated when the woman he hires, Barbara Feldon, is a genuine spy on a mission.
Critical Reception
This film received mixed to negative reviews, with many critics finding the plot convoluted and the humor lacking. While Bill Cosby's presence was noted, it wasn't enough to elevate the film beyond its perceived shortcomings.
What Reviewers Say
Humor is often forced and unfunny.
The plot is predictable and lacks originality.
Performances are generally adequate but fail to save the weak script.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was one of Bill Cosby's earlier feature film roles before his massive success with his television series.
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