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The One And Only

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An excellent comedy that will sure to make your sides ache. This is about an actor (Henry Winkler) that is out of work and cannot find an acting job. He meets, falls in love with, and marries a beautiful girl (Kim Darby). He finally does find work that is kind of along the lines of acting: he becomes a professional wrestler. There are the hillarious challenges of him having to explain not only to his wife, but also to his inlaws, the nature of his employment. You will enjoy The One And Only.

Fantastic Movie!!! I have waited a long time for this to come out on DVD. Henry Winkler at his best!!!

This is one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. The scene at the dinner table of Henry Winkler doing his impression of James Cagney is sooooooo funny, especially when you consider that he's meeting his girlfriends parents for the first time, it'll have you rolling on the floor.........:). This movie should have been released along time ago on DVD. How about less slasher type movies on DVD and others of low quality and putting this great comedy on that format. Get this movie...you won't regret it.

This is a cute light comedy about reaching for the stars. Henry Winkler is delightful in the lead as a young man who will become a "Star or a fireman". He wants to be an actor. He finds Kim Darby in college and takes her away from her yuppie boyfriend. He ends up in the wrestling game after meeting Herve Villechaize,another star in the making. "The One and Only" pokes fun at pro wrestling with out going over the top.

Please put this superb Henry Winkler classic on DVD so that humble people such as myself can afford it.Thanks!!!!!!!

This is one of the great comedies of the 1970s, yet today it's all but forgotten. The writer, Steve Gordon, went on to write Arthur. The director is Carl Reiner, a comedy legend. Together they produced a film with more laughs than a dozen American Pies. This film deserves to be on DVD now!

In addition to the delightful comic performances of Henry Winkler, Kim Darby, Gene Saks and the rest of the cast, this film is notable for being the last major English language recording by Kvitka Cisyk. Cisyk (billed as Kasey Cisyk in the credits) was an unknown backup and commercial jingle singer when she was hired by Joe Brooks to dub Didi Conn's vocals in his movie, "You Light Up My Life." It was her beautiful rendition of the title song that filmgoers fell in love with, but Brooks chose Pat Boone's daughter Debbie to record the single version, so Boone got all the attention and the airplay (plus a Gold Record). Cisyk can be heard on the complete soundtrack album but most people still credit Debbie Boone. Director Carl Reiner properly recognized Cisyk's contribution to that hugely successful song and hired her to sing the title song in "The One and Only." She was a beautiful singer who, tragically, died of breast cancer in 1998, leaving behind two gorgeous CD collections of Ukrainian folk songs. She was a great singer who never got the recognition she deserved.

Saw this film at the movies shortly after it came out and laughed out loud. I've seen it since and it was just as funny. Thought of it while watching "True Grit" and must now buy it. This is a light-hearted, funny story. Hard to describe but trust me, it is just a good way to spend a few hours.

Who can forget Tattoo coming on to Flo?

If there is a serious professional wrestling fan in your life then you must get this movie for a gift. Although it's not acknowledged in the movie, this is the PG rated version of the life of Gorgeous George.

You will really appreciate the acting talent of Henry Winkler (The Fonz from Happy Days) as well as enjoy watching Hervé Villechaize (Tattoo from Fantasy Island) work his magic with the ladies!

Basically, The Fonz is an over the top dreamer and always thinks he's going to make it big as a movie star but the only paying gig he can get is professional wrestler. Along the way he gets married and has a child. His father and mother-in-law ain't thrilled with him or his wrestling friends.

Even if you hate professional wrestling this is a movie that you and a wrestling fan can both enjoy. It's a wrestling ring wrapped around a comedic chick flick.