Doctor Detroit

-by Ann Marie

Dan Aykroyd plays a nerd professor, Clifford Skridlow, in the comedy, "Doctor Detroit." Clifford is a professor of a Chicago college, who gets scammed into managing four prostitutes, Monica (Donna Dixon), Jasmine (Lydia Lei), Thelma (Lynn Whitfield) and Karen (Fran Drescher), while their pimp boss leaves town. But, what Clifford does will keep the viewer guessing and teach the pimp realm a lesson or two.

The cast for "Doctor Detroit" consisted of well known actor, Dan Aykroyd. A year before this movie came out, many people saw Aykroyd in "The Blues Brothers" and on TV in "The Coneheads." Joining Aykroyd on the screen was Fran Drescher. Drescher was also known for her role in "Cadillac Man," "Seinfield" and "The Nanny." These actors are just some of the many people that helped make this comedy.

The movie had some interesting edits used to present humor. In one scene, Clifford is in the pimp boss's house with the prostitutes and the pimp boss, after spending a night out. The editor sped up the movie demonstrating Clifford's excitement. Also, the movie being made in 1983 and has many of the 80's clothing and story lines helping to enhance the humor.

Michael Pressman directed "Doctor Detroit," but also many other films and television shows that were popular such as: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze," "Law and Order," "Boston Legal," "The Closer" and "Grey's Anatomy."

"Doctor Detroit" is recommended for anyone who is a fan of comedy films or Dan Aykroyd.