David N. Gottlieb emerged as a distinctive voice in the late 1970s, directing and writing Game Show Models (1977). This film offers a satirical glimpse into the glitzy yet often overlooked world of television game shows, showcasing Gottlieb's keen eye for the absurdities of the genre. His work reflects a playful yet critical take on the entertainment industry, making him a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema. Through Game Show Models, Gottlieb captures the essence of a time when game shows were a staple of American television.
Game Show Models
Stuart Guber (John Vickery) is a writer who leaves his dancer girlfriend and cuts his hair to try to make it in the mainstream society of Hollywood. Stuart gets a job as a trainee in the office of a PR firm. He also enters into a relationship with one of the company's clients while working there. However, Stuart witnesses the negative side of mainstream society, which includes a sex-themed game show called Guessword created by a company executive. And eventually, he starts to realize that having a respectable job is not as fulfilling as he thought it would be.
