OCTOBER 27, 1989

Full News Archive

• Headline: Man, Woman and Chimp: A Unique Comedy. Impact: This romantic comedy had a ripple effect on the genre, leading to an influx of poorly-written scripts that made both love and laughter seem like distant memories. Eventually, Hollywood decided that adding more explosions was the solution.. Fact: Did you know that the original title was 'Man, Woman, and Chimp, Oh My!' but they dropped it because it sounded too much like a therapy session gone wrong?.
• Headline: Fashion Disputes in Adoption Narratives. Impact: This touching film about potential parents and their hopes inadvertently sparked a nationwide trend of couples adopting pets instead, thinking that might be an easier commitment. Spoiler: it wasn't.. Fact: Fun fact: The film's original ending had the couple adopting a goldfish, but the producers feared it would be too tragic..
• Headline: Lemmon's Heartwarming Role in 'Dad'. Impact: This film cemented Jack Lemmon's status as a lovable old-timer, ultimately leading to a series of movies where aging actors donned gray wigs and played the same character, thus initiating the Great Elderly Comedy Era.. Fact: Did you know that 'Dad' was actually a documentary about Jack Lemmon’s real-life attempts to figure out how to open a jar of pickles? Spoiler: he never succeeded..
• Headline: Top CRS Sirrine Officer Adds Post of Chairman. Impact: This seemingly mundane corporate promotion led to a series of boardroom meetings that lasted well into the night, resulting in the invention of the coffee break, which has since been credited with saving countless lives from boredom.. Fact: Did you know that Bruce W. Wilkinson was also known for his impressive collection of novelty ties? Too bad none of them made it onto the corporate agenda..