Name: In Praise of Older Men
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1974-01-23
Duration: 25 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett

Shocking to think that being 30 was considered to be old back in the 1970s.

While Robin and Jo play Scrabble. Chrissy is getting ready to go out with Ian Cross.

Robin is not happy and perturbed when Mildred tells him that she believes that Ian is married.

Meanwhile Ian wants to take Chrissy out to Bournemouth where he has a bit of business to do.

There is a lot of shenanigans at a restaurants where Chrissy drops some drinks on Ian. Later Robin persuades Chrissy to drop by Ian's house while driving George's old jalopy.

Norman Eshley plays the smarmy and duplicitous Ian Cross. He would be better known appearing in the spin off show George and Mildred.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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Chrissy's new boyfriend wants to take her to Bournemouth for the weekend, but Robin discovers something about him that he thinks might make Chrissy want to reconsider.

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Richard O'Sullivan, Sally Thomsett, and Paula Wilcox in Man About the House (1973)

Richard O'Sullivan and Sally Thomsett in Man About the House (1973)

Richard O'Sullivan in Man About the House (1973)

Paula Wilcox in Man About the House (1973)

Richard O'Sullivan and Paula Wilcox in Man About the House (1973)

Norman Eshley in Man About the House (1973)

Norman Eshley, Richard O'Sullivan, and Sally Thomsett in Man About the House (1973)

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