Paul Newman can do a lot of things. He can write (HARRY AND SON), he can direct (RACHEL, RACHEL), he can produce, and he can act, but he is a total dud when it comes to comedy, as proven by RALLY ROUND THE FLAG, BOYS (before this) and THE SECRET WAR OF HARRY FRIGG (afterward). So it
should come as no surprise that this film fell flatter than Twiggy's bodice. Shavelson (who tripled as writer-producer-director) tried everything to lift it, including having Sinatra sing the 32-year-old title song, but it didn't help this flop, the fifth pairing of Newman and Woodward, vainly
attempting to be Paramount's version of Universal's Doris Day and Rock Hudson. Newsman Newman ...
Released:
1963
Rated:
NR
Length:
110 mins