Accidental Family

A TV producer, who is afraid of children, has to pretend to be married and the father of three children to keep his job. He enlists the help of a beautiful actress to play his wife, leading to a series of comedic mishaps as they try to maintain the charade. The situation becomes more complicated when the children and his boss start to believe the act.

Accidental Family was met with mixed reviews, with critics often divided on Jerry Lewis's signature slapstick comedy and the film's premise. While some appreciated Lewis's energetic performance and the film's lighthearted tone, others found the humor predictable and the plot somewhat contrived. Audience reception was generally more favorable, as is common with Lewis's films, with many enjoying the comedic antics.

• Jerry Lewis delivers his trademark physical comedy, which some critics found endearing while others found it tiresome.
• The premise of a child-averse man forced into fatherhood offers ample opportunity for comedic chaos.
• The supporting cast provides solid comedic backup to Lewis's central performance.

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The film was originally titled 'The Big Foot' before being changed to 'Accidental Family'.