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Take My Wife
Take My Wife is a British television sitcom produced by Granada Television. It had a short run in 1979. The cast included Duggie Brown as a stand-up comic and Elisabeth Sladen as his wife. The series was written by Anthony Couch, directed by Gordon Flemyng and produced by John G. Temple. It ran for only one series of six episodes.
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Plot Summary
A successful but unhappily married man finds himself attracted to a beautiful woman, leading to a complex romantic entanglement. He attempts to navigate his feelings and desires while dealing with the consequences of his choices.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor lacking. Audiences were also underwhelmed, contributing to its poor box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
Critics lamented the film's weak script and uninspired direction.
The performances were often cited as wooden and unconvincing.
The romantic storyline failed to engage or provide genuine emotional depth.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available indicate disappointment with the film's lack of originality and humor.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of the few dramatic acting roles for former NFL quarterback Joe Namath.
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