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If this movie plays anywhere in your area RUN to see it. It was the most entertaining black comedy I have seen in years. I just saw this film with a packed house at the Palm Springs Film Festival. Rousing applause at the conclusion of the film. The film contained 6 unrelated tales of revenge. If the film ended after just story 1, I would have gotten my money's worth. That's how great this movie is! The director spoke after the film ended and said part of each story was experienced by him . That statement received a huge round of laughter from the audience. Once you see this film you will understand why. Great musical score enhanced the enjoyment of each story. All the actors were perfect for their roles.

All in the Family actually spun off another show. You actually forgot another spin-off. Marla Gibb's character Florence from The Jeffersons was spun off in a series called Checking In (1981). It did not last and her character returned to her original show. That was a plus for The Jeffersons. She was brilliant on the original show but the writing was very weak on her spin-off.

Another show that caused multiple spin-offs was Love American Style...which gave us Happy Days which gave us Laverne and Shirley, Mork and Mindy, Joanie Loves Chacchi and Out of the Blue. In Mork and Out characters appeared only once in Happy Days and then they were spun off into their own series.

For all you people who liked the film A Hatful of Rain you must get a copy of the play and read that also..It is brilliant. I taught the play for many years in my 12 grade English class. After we read it I would show the film. That film still holds up in many ways. I have noticed that that film plays often on Fox Movie Channel. Chance are you can catch it there if it is still not available to rent or purchase on DVD. All the actors in the film are perfect for their parts. Anthony Franciosa, Don Murray, Eva Marie Saint and Lloyd Nolan play their parts to perfection. Lloyd Nolan is VERY GOOD. His love for one son over the other over is played to the hilt. My students were most impressed with his performance. So will you.