The 80s - Mr. Mom(1983) - "Clean Up In Aisle 7!"

Barrybgb · 05-02-2010, 09:45 AM

Mr. Mom is a 1983 comedy written by John Hughes. It stars Michael Keaton as Jack Butler, the breadwinner of his family who work at an auto manufacturing plant. Jack is laid off from his work, and his wife Caroline(Teri Garr) goes back to work at an ad agency. Now Jack is stuck home to take care of their 3 kids and his ego begins to take a hit.

I love this movie. Another big favorite among me and my sisters. Keaton is great. The rest of the cast includes Martin Mull, Jeffrey Tambor, Christoper Lloyd, and Miriam Flynn(Cousin Catherine in the Vacation movies.)

Trailer :
YouTube - Mr. Mom (1983) Trailer

**Melis** · 05-02-2010, 09:54 AM

This was a fun movie. I imagine my dad would have been the same way. lol

Barrybgb · 05-02-2010, 01:55 PM

Lol. Mine probably would of been too.

This one doesn't seem to get too much attention, but it's a good one.

**Melis** · 05-02-2010, 02:29 PM

Yeah, it's often forgotten.

My dad kind of fell apart when my mom was away and he was in charge. lol He didn't like to cook or clean. Well, then who does?

Barrybgb · 05-03-2010, 01:49 PM

Lol. I'd probably do better than the dad in the movie, but not by much!.

**Melis** · 05-03-2010, 03:24 PM

After watching my nephew, I can tell that I couldn't handle it. lol

Barrybgb · 05-04-2010, 09:44 AM

Lol. Yeah, we've had a few in the family where I'd hand them off to the neighbor and take off. Lol.

**Melis** · 05-04-2010, 05:08 PM

Haha! I'm not cut out for full-time parenting.

**Rainstorm Jenny** · 05-04-2010, 10:21 PM

Awww I remember this movie. it was cute.

Barrybgb · 05-05-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainstorm Jenny (View Post)

Awww I remember this movie. it was cute.

It was. Michael Keaton was great. I loved when he was battling the washing machine in the basement. Lol.

**Melis** · 07-11-2010, 07:03 PM

This one always cracked me up. I don't recall much since I haven't seen it in a while. Eeek

Barrybgb · 07-12-2010, 10:26 AM

My sisters recite a lot from this one

**Melis** · 07-14-2010, 10:18 AM

That's cute.

Are their husbands like him?

Barrybgb · 07-14-2010, 01:40 PM

No. Lol. Although one does have to do his own laundry. Thankfully, he's never had to battle the washing machine like he does in the movie.

**Melis** · 07-14-2010, 04:00 PM

LOL! That's a relief.

I once broke the washing machine. Eep


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