Underplayed Gems

Bosom Buddies (1980)

Bosom Buddies poster
Genre
sitcom, LGBT-related television series
Country
United States
Length
2 seasons, 37 episodes
Rated
TV-PG
Rating
6.3 of 10 from 40 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
The 3D catalogue: film cases on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

Two single men working in advertising dress as women to afford an apartment. They try to keep their true identities secret while dealing with everyday problems and romantic relationships.

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What happens

Bosom Buddies is an American television sitcom starring Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari created by Robert L. Boyett, Thomas L. Miller and Chris Thompson. It aired on Thursday nights for two seasons on ABC from November 27, 1980, to March 27, 1982. The show features the misadventures of two single men, working in creative advertising, struggling in their industry while disguising themselves as women in order to live in the one apartment they could afford. Gender stereotypes and male-female interpersonal relationships were frequent themes. The show became known for its quirky humor and its frequent use of improvisation, especially between stars Hanks and Scolari. Though the show started out with good ratings, it failed to hold the public's interest and was canceled after two seasons. The show is now best known for launching the career of Hanks, who became an Oscar-winning film star. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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