On this day March 3 1989 the romantic comedy Skin Deep premiered in theaters. Directed by Blake Edwards the film starred John Ritter as a womanizing writer whose reckless lifestyle leads him to a midlife crisis filled with comedic misadventures. The cast also included Vincent Gardenia Alyson Reed Julianne Phillips and Chelsea Field.
John Ritter played Zach Hutton a once successful novelist whose excessive drinking and string of failed relationships put his life into chaos. As he tries to regain control he navigates awkward encounters romantic failures and self discovery in classic Blake Edwards comedic style.
The film was made on a budget of eight point five million dollars and grossed nineteen point seven million making it a moderate box office success. The movie became known for its witty humor and one of the most famous glow in the dark scene gags in comedy history.
Fun fact: The glow in the dark condom scene was one of the most talked about moments in the film adding to its reputation as a memorable 1980s comedy.
Trivia question: John Ritter was best known for his role in a classic 1970s sitcom. Can you name the show where he played Jack Tripper?
John Ritter played Zach Hutton a once successful novelist whose excessive drinking and string of failed relationships put his life into chaos. As he tries to regain control he navigates awkward encounters romantic failures and self discovery in classic Blake Edwards comedic style.
The film was made on a budget of eight point five million dollars and grossed nineteen point seven million making it a moderate box office success. The movie became known for its witty humor and one of the most famous glow in the dark scene gags in comedy history.
Fun fact: The glow in the dark condom scene was one of the most talked about moments in the film adding to its reputation as a memorable 1980s comedy.
Trivia question: John Ritter was best known for his role in a classic 1970s sitcom. Can you name the show where he played Jack Tripper?
