Synopsis
A great comedy about how to win at tennis by playing dirty.
1989 Directed by George Bloom
A great comedy about how to win at tennis by playing dirty.
Dick Van Patten gives tips to win a tennis game against Caitlyn (as Bruce) Jenner. I cannot say that these are actually tips but more like ways to be a dick while playing tennis. Between Dick Van Patten's matter-of-fact voiceover as the bad advice is given and his snarky dance, I was oddly entertained. One of his dirty moves is to have Nicolette Sheridan sunbathe and work out in a bikini next to the tennis court.
This is one of those things that could only exist in the world where VHS ruled. With a sweet 30-minute runtime, it is almost worth your time to watch Dick Van Patten be a dick.
(its on YouTube if you really want to watch it)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV5g1c23i10
This is only a three minute trailer for it, but it's honestly all you need.
I’m fascinated by these direct to video short comedies. Whether it’s Ernest Borgnine driving a bus or Leslie Nielsen teaching golf tricks, these weirdo VHS gems are always worth seeking out. You haven’t lived until you’ve seen Dick Van Patten in a neon pink tank top with a mountain of hair shooting out of his shoulder blades as he shows you how to play dirty tennis. There is a lot of eye bulging, whacky sound effects and Bruce Jenner pretending to be turned on by Nicolette Sheridan. It’s only 30 min, you won’t be disappointed.
Next up Larry “Bud” Melman’s Couch Potato Workout.