Parenthood559 (8-24-89)
The prospect of a comedy directed by Ron (Opie) Howard and loaded to bursting with gurgling infants, bratty kids, horny teens and parents who can't cope does not exactly prompt the thrill of anticipation. Howard has done notable work with
Splash, Cocoon and the much-underrated
Night Shift. Still, the TV sheen on this one suggested something unbearably tweed.
Surprise.
Parenthood, heartfelt and howlingly comic, also comes spiced with risk and mischief. Just when you fear the