'Man About The House' went on release in 1974. Indeed, it was so well liked that in its first year, a special sketch was made specially for that year's edition of 'All Star Comedy Carnival', so it seemed inevitable that a feature film based on the show would appear, and sure enough it did. 'Man About The House' topped the Thames Television ratings when it first appeared in 1973. He added much to the series as Robins friend a 'Jack the Lad' character. I was sorry to hear of the passing of Doug Fisher. John Carlin plays Larrys (Doug Fisher) Landlord before Larry moves to the Ropers and then turns up in a later episode as a Barman in the local.

Norman Eshley (actor) plays a unfaithful husband who dates Chrissy (Paula Wilcox)in one of the early episodes, then turns up as Robins (Richard O'Sullivan) brother in the last series and ends up marrying Chrissy at the end of the series. I only noticed them when I watched the repeats en bloc. There are some duplication of certain actors in the series. I think this is due to the fact that it takes me back to the simpler happy days of my youth mind you those 70's fashion styles do make me cringe sometimes. The series has been shown regularly on Paramount 2 & UK Gold (or Granada Plus)The show always brings a smile to my face and uplifts my spirits. The Film could be an extended episode of the series, which is always a plus in my opinion. The entire main cast of the series are involved.

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