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How's Your Mother-in-Law?
How's Your Mother-in-Law? was a comedy game show hosted by Wink Martindale that aired on ABC from December 4, 1967 to March 1, 1968. The series was produced and created by Chuck Barris during a period which, as he recounted in his autobiography Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, had him creating horrible formats due to the success of The Newlywed Game and The Dating Game.
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Plot Summary
A young woman, Sarah, is engaged to marry her college sweetheart, but her overbearing mother-in-law-to-be, Mildred, disapproves of the match. Mildred constantly interferes in their lives, causing misunderstandings and comical situations. Sarah struggles to gain Mildred's approval while trying to maintain her relationship with her fiancé, leading to a series of hilarious encounters.
Critical Reception
The film was a lighthearted comedy intended for family viewing, receiving a mixed to positive reception. Critics generally found it to be an amusing, albeit predictable, family-friendly romp with solid comedic performances, particularly from Eve Arden. Audience reception was largely positive, appreciating its gentle humor and relatable themes of family dynamics.
What Reviewers Say
Appreciated for its wholesome, family-friendly humor.
Eve Arden's performance was highlighted as a strong comedic asset.
Considered a light and predictable, but enjoyable, comedy of manners.
Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available for this film, general audience reception indicates enjoyment of its lighthearted comedy and familial themes.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a segment from the anthology television series 'The Danny Thomas Show' (also known as 'Make Room for Daddy').
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