Hello Down There (1969)

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When irascible boss T.R. Hollister (Jim Backus) threatens to pull the plug on an underwater environmental living project, employee Fred Miller (Tony Randall) and his wife, Vivian (Janet Leigh), take their family down in the deep to live for 30 days. With all the modern conveniences of a home on… More When irascible boss T.R. Hollister (Jim Backus) threatens to pull the plug on an underwater environmental living project, employee Fred Miller (Tony Randall) and his wife, Vivian (Janet Leigh), take their family down in the deep to live for 30 days. With all the modern conveniences of a home on land, the family even invites a rock & roll band to get down and record. Merv Griffin (himself) arranges an underwater interview for his television show while Mel Cheever (Ken Berry) schemes to get Fred's job back on dry land. Two of the Miller kids, Lorrie (Kay Cole) and Tommy (Gary Tigerman), join three others (Richard Dreyfuss, Roddy McDowall, and Lou Wagner) in the rock band. Friendly dolphins fend of shark attacks as the land sharks try to scuttle the underwater project in this family film. Music is provided by Jeff Barry. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 38 min.
Directed By: Jack Arnold, Ricou Browning
Written By: Frank Telford
Genres: Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 25, 1969 Wide
On DVD: Feb 22, 2005

Critic Reviews

James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
Hilariously goofy attempt by Hollywood to be "with-it"

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AJ V

This movie has an excellent cast and an interesting story, but it gets way too silly sometimes especially the songs. For the most part it's funny, though. Overall I enjoyed it, and if you like funny and interesting movies check it out.
Randy T

"Little goldfish, where you going to? Little goldfish, let me swim along with you. Little goldfish, we could have a whale of a time. Doo-doo-doo Put your fin in mine. Doo-doo-doo..." -Thanks to <i>Hello Down There</i> this goofy song has been stuck in my… More
"Little goldfish, where you going to? Little goldfish, let me swim along with you. Little goldfish, we could have a whale of a time. Doo-doo-doo Put your fin in mine. Doo-doo-doo..." -Thanks to <i>Hello Down There</i> this goofy song has been stuck in my head since 1969!
jay n

Stupid, it's a shame to see talented performers trapped in junk like this!