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Polyester

1981, Movie, R, 86 mins

Polyester: Review

Self-proclaimed "King of Schlock" John Waters toned down his usual vulgarity in this parody of suburbia, which introduced a new gross-out format, "Odorama." While you won't have the pleasure of smelling dirty sneakers, flatulence and a bouquet of roses while watching at home -- unless you saved one of those scratch-and-sniff cards from the film's theatrical release -- the movie is still a hoot and a half. Divine stars as a put upon suburban housewife whose melodramatic torments would shame Douglas Sirk himself. Read the complete review for Polyester

Polyester: Cast & Details

Year: 1981
Rated R

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Cast
Divine: Francine Fishpaw
Tab Hunter: Todd Tomorrow
Edith Massey: Cuddles
Mink Stole: Sandra
David Samson: Elmer Fishpaw
Joniruth White: LaRue, Mother

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Polyester: TV Guide News

My Name Is Earl's Creator Reveals the Inspirations Behind the Laugh 'N Sniff Episode | Today's News: Our Take | 4/30/2007
This week's My Name Is Earl (Thursdays at 8 pm/ET, on NBC) — the second in a three-episode arc of the season finale — is where Earl (Jason Lee) gets a job. What's different about this episode is that it features Laugh 'N Sniff cards. I've always been a fan of John Waters and his movie Polyester, featuring "Odorama." When he guest-starred on My Name Is Earl [in "Kept a Guy Locked in a Trunk," Jan. 18], I asked him if he minded if I stole his idea. He said it wasn't his idea, so go ahead. Because of the planning and cost of creating the cards, we needed to get a sponsor for the promotion, so TV Guide and Oreo got involved. We also knew that it had to air on May 3. We were told we could read more

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