Chuck is something of a doormat in his everyday life, be it with his self-loathing fiancee or his boss who “promotes” him by sending him to the night shift so his inept nephew can take over for Chuck. ![]() Things are much more peaceful at his new job at the New York City morgue, a job perfect for those craving isolation. This time out he skillfully brings to life Charles “Chuck” Lumley, a formerly successful, anxiety-ridden stockbroker who left that world behind due to not being able to endure the immense stress that comes with it. Winkler plays the polar opposite of his iconic role from Happy Days. With a new release from the Warner Archive, a new generation will be able to discover the unique charms of this tale. The film was a decent hit at the box office upon its release, but has seemingly only been relegated to being appreciated by the most ardent fans of comedies from this era. ![]() Perhaps more importantly, the film was critical in revealing the unique talents of newcomer Michael Keaton ( Beetlejuice, Batman ) who had only had a background part in a couple of projects prior to this. You had Ron Howard ( Apollo 13 ) making a big directorial splash after his debut filming himself in the modest comedy Grand Theft Auto, and this time he was delivering his Happy Days co-star Henry Winkler one of his strongest roles up until this point, one that would further him from the shackles of “The Fonz” and land him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Comedy. For as many successful names are attached to the 1982 comedy Night Shift, it is strange that you do not find more discussion about it in popular culture.
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