This police comedy does the impossible: It makes POLICE ACADEMY (1984) look like a piece of sophisticated humor. With the success of that earlier witless outing, New World Pictures wasted no time tossing out this slapdash job, a homage to bad taste and has-been or never-were talents. For
what it's worth, the plot deals with Melvin (Murray Langston), a meek-mannered cop bullied by his captain (Billy Barty). Melvin isn't satisfied being a lawman; he also wants to be a stand-up comedian. In order to keep his identity a secret, Melvin puts a paper bag over his head when he performs
and has Kate (Jaye P. Morgan) front for him as his manager. Eventually a crook discovers...
Released:
1984
Rated:
R
Length:
82 mins