I first became acquainted with the book while I was in the army in 1955. It was a true laugh out loud. Imagine me sitting by myself in the company day room laughing hysterically. Later I saw the Broadway play totally expecting to be disappointed. I definitely was not. Again I expected the worst when the movie was released (you can guess I'm kind of a cynic). Boy was I wrong. As far as comedy goes this was as close to perfect as you can come. The scene with the psychiatrist is the funniest all dialog scene there ever was. Remember the scene. There was no physical humor, no jumping around etc just straight dialog between two masters. People seem to remember the toilet seat gag the most. Since I had read the book I knew it was coming, yet it was done beautifully. That is done, not overdone. All the performers were at the top of their art. Even those with very minor roles hit their marks right on. Check the short scene with the female captain. She was absolutely in character. This is true for the entire cast. Myron McCormick gave the performance of a lifetime. And, Andy? What more can be said. It is extremely difficult to be such a center in any movie and yet leave plenty of room for the other actors. Write down some of the lines for NTFS and have someone read them. Not too funny. Then have them see them read in character in this movie and I guarantee they will fall over. I have rambled enough so I'll shut up. PS
Check EBAY they have the VHS tape there.
Check EBAY they have the VHS tape there.