Lotsa Luck
Lotsa Luck

Lotsa Luck

1974TV ShowEndedEnglish

Lotsa Luck is an American sitcom that aired during the 1973-74 television season. The series stars Dom DeLuise as bachelor Stanley Belmont who lives with his bossy mother, his sister Olive and her unemployed husband, Arthur. Jack Knight stars as Stanley's best friend, Bummy. Lotsa Luck is based on the British London Weekend Television series On the Buses.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Paul E. NallyGenres: Sitcom, Comedy

Plot Summary

This short-lived sitcom centered on the chaotic life of Arthur Orville, a well-meaning but hapless construction worker who constantly struggles with bad luck and difficult situations. He navigates a series of comedic mishaps involving his job, his family, and his friends, always trying to do the right thing but often ending up in amusingly dire predicaments. The show focused on the everyday struggles and humorous failures of a working-class man trying to make ends meet.

Critical Reception

Lotsa Luck was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, quickly becoming known for its uninspired writing and predictable humor. Despite the presence of Dom DeLuise, the show failed to find an audience and was canceled after only 16 episodes. It is largely remembered as a forgettable sitcom from the mid-1970s.

What Reviewers Say

  • The show suffered from weak writing and relied too heavily on slapstick.
  • Dom DeLuise's comedic talents were underutilized in the weak material.
  • Lacked originality and failed to establish a memorable premise.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Lotsa Luck' is scarce due to its short run and limited availability. However, the general sentiment from available discussions suggests viewers found it to be a bland and unremarkable sitcom, failing to live up to the comedic potential of its lead.

Fun Fact

Dom DeLuise, known for his energetic comedic performances, also lent his voice to several animated characters during his career, including characters in 'The Secret of NIMH' and 'Brave Little Toaster'.

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