THE THRILL OF IT ALLThis romantic comedy directed by Norman Jewison, written by Carl Reiner and Larry Gelbert, starring Doris Day and James Garner takes us into the farcical world of television and advertising in the early 60's. Happily married Beverly Boyer is the ultimate affluent housewife, but her life is about to change dramatically when her obstetrician husband takes her to a dinner party where she meets the president of a soap company. Beverly charms him with her simple family story and is asked to become the TV pitchwoman for his product. After the ads air, Beverly becomes a celebrity and is stopped everywhere she goes to the chagrin of her husband. This movie is humorous in illustrating the classic problems surrounding marriage, raising a family while working, and gender roles. The acting is first-rate and there's product placement aplenty by Palmolive! Very current issues!
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