Wives (1975)

A group of women solve their problems over their weekly card games.

Director:

Jay Sandrich

Writers:

Garry Marshall (creator), Garry Marshall

Stars:

Candice Azzara, Jacque Lynn Colton, Phyllis Davis

Cast

Credited cast:
Candice Azzara	...	Mary Margaret
Jacque Lynn Colton	...	Lillian
Phyllis Davis	...	Doris (as Phyllis Elizabeth Davis)
BarBara Luna	...	Miss Chin (as Barbara Luna)
Penny Marshall	...	Connie
Pat Morita	...	Waiter
Billy Sands	...	Man
Janie Sell	...	Frannie

Storyline

A group of women solve their problems over their weekly card games.

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Plot Keywords:

card game | one word title | unsold tv series pilot | poker | husband wife relationship | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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User Reviews

Could Have Been A Great Funny Series

Thirty-nine years have passed since this pilot aired, and I still remember watching it. "Wives" was fresh and funny and gave women a chance to really shine without having to play up to a dominating male character.

After all these years, I still remember Penny Marshall's trademark deadpan delivery and how she made me laugh and laugh and laugh. In one exchange of dialogue, another character says that she needs to "go to the toi-toi". Penny speaks up and says, "I can't believe it. You're 34 years old and you're still calling the bathroom the toi-toi."

I wish this could be issued on DVD either by itself, or as a special feature on another of Penny's movies. I would love to get reacquainted with this gem.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 April 1975 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Henderson Productions, Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1