In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing 9 to 5 (1980) which is currently available on HBO Max or to buy/rent on Prime. With a screenplay by Patricia Resnick and Colin Higgins, from a story by Patricia Resnick, the film is directed by Colin Higgins. In this story, three secretaries: Violet (Lily Tomlin), Doralee (Dolly Parton) and Judy (Jane Fonda) have had enough of their lying, lazy, egotistical, hypocritical and horribly sexit boss, Mr. Hart (Dabney Coleman) and somehow find the tables turned to their advantage to teach Mr. Hart a lesson. A strong script, deliciously humorous performances by the entire cast make this a MUST WATCH during women's history month. The film is rated PG and clocks in at 1 h 49 m. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
This episode of the podcast is dedicated to all the secretaries, AAs, EAs, office assistants and office support staff I've met along the journey. A special shout out to my current tribe - Joann D, Rashema, Che, Veli, Valencia, Yvette, Monica, Melissa, Naz, Anna and Jelahn - I am nothing without you!
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
