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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1981
Page
21
Francine Fishpaw, a devout suburban housewife, endures a chaotic day as protests, infidelity, a shoe-obsessed son dubbed the Baltimore Stomper, and a reckless daughter collide with a cheap production backdrop. John Waters delivers a quirky satire of fame and vice with limited budget and edgy humor.
The review condemns John Waters Polyester detailing Odorama scratches and crude humor. It notes Divine Tab Hunter and ex Hollywood star Tab Hunter in a chaotic spoof of The Producers with offensive satire. The piece argues the film is bad yet financially promising and praises Waters’ audacity.
Mel Brooks, sole writer director and star of History of the World Part 1, discusses his ambitious $12 million comedy. He credits secretaries with forecasting its hit potential after screenings, noting past trials with Blazing Saddles and a years long testing process to refine jokes.
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