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It's a welcome change to see him carry the day (even if barely) while towing the leggy Paula and the chestie Gina along with him.

Usually, if Rock's not seen getting his brains bashed in by Liz Taylor in Giant, he's being taken to the cleaners by Doris Day in the Doris/Rock trilogy.

This time out he does some keen outdoor stuff (in Sport), and some good flashback work (in Bedfellows) many years before Tarantino started relying on flipping back and forth in time to a fault.

Yes, it was good to see the Rock avoid letting his roles crumble for a change!

Both DVDs here get 5 stars since they were decent transfers in their correct widescreen version, and contained the original trailers.

a great twofer
This wonderful twofer from Universal bundles together two of Rock Hudson's best 60s comedies, MAN'S FAVORITE SPORT? and STRANGE BEDFELLOWS.

MAN'S FAVORITE SPORT? recounts the adventures of angling 'expert' Roger Willoughby (Rock Hudson) who is invited to take part in a prestigious fishing tournament. However, Roger can't even throw a line, let alone catch a fish! When press agent Abigail Page (the delightful Paula Prentiss) finds out about Roger's problem, she decides to give him the ultimate crash course in fishing...

The film features a delightful musical score by Henry Mancini as well as fine supporting performances from Maria Perschy and Charlene Holt. The DVD includes the trailer. (Single-sided, dual-layer disc).

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS pairs Rock Hudson with sex-bomb Gina Lollobrigida (they also starred together in COME SEPTEMBER). Hudson plays Carter Harrison, a womanising company exec who marries Antonia (Lollobrigida), an Italian spitfire who is heavily into art and politics. When their marriage fails, Carter doesn't hear from Tony for many years, until his boss decides the Carter will get a promotion if he can prove that he is a respectable (and, more to the point, MARRIED) man. He decides to lead Tony on to get the promotion but finds himself falling in love with her all over again. The memorable supporting cast includes Terry-Thomas, Nancy Kulp, Gig Young, Arthur Haynes and Edward Judd. The DVD includes the trailer. (Single-sided, single-layer disc).

This release is part of a new wave of classic releases from Universal. Also look out for "Send Me No Flowers", "A Countess from Hong Kong", "The Thrill of It All!" and "Pillow Talk" (sold separately).

Rock Hudson gives literal meaning to cast in the part
"Man's Favorite Sport" is well designed from beginning to end. Howard Hawks directed it. Do not know if it is a Hawks signature but this movie is a little chatty like "Bringing up Baby" ASIN: B00003CX9A and "Monkey Business" ASIN: 6302484448
Roger Willoughby (Rock Hudson) is found in several precarious positions by his fiancée. Once he has his tie caught in "Easy Muller's (Maria Perschy) zipper. In addition, of course Abigail (Paula Prentiss) is spotted coming from his bedroom in her night attire.
Norm Alden plays John Screaming Eagle, a local Indian who speaks like Tonto, and sells many sacred things such as Custer's scalp.
In the end, they are carried away. You will be carried away also by this great comedy.
You can ignore or watch "Strange Bedfellows" as you will.