The Thrill Of It All (1963)

A doctor's (James Garner) wife and stay at home mom (Doris Day) suddenly finds herself a celebrity when she becomes the TV spokesperson for a leading brand of soap. Her sudden fame and demands on her time wreak havoc on her marriage. Typical of the comedies that made Day a box office darling in the 1960s. It's no more than an extended sitcom episode really but there's a strong creative pool behind the camera including director Norman Jewison (MOONSTURCK) and a screenplay by Carl Reiner. For what it is, it's quite good but if you're not partial to the brand then you might find it tough going. Fans of Day will eat this up! James Garner as the husband makes as perfect a match as Rock Hudson. He's one of the few actors as adept at light comedy as she is. Of course, this being the early 60s, the film is sexist in its attitude toward wives working outside the home. A minor downside are the annoying duo of typically "adorable" sitcom brats (Kym Karath, Brian Nash) that Day and Garner are saddled with. With Arlene Francis, Edward Andrews, Elliott Reid, Zasu Pitts, Alice Pearce, Reginald Gardiner, Anne Newman and Pamela Curran.