Heather North, born in 1950, made her mark in the world of cult cinema with her role in I Love My Wife (1970). While she is widely recognized for her voice work as Daphne Blake in the Scooby-Doo franchise, her performance in this film highlights her versatility as an actress. Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, I Love My Wife allows North to explore a different facet of her talent, contributing to the era's exploration of relationships and comedy. Her work in this film adds a unique layer to her career, showcasing her range beyond animation.
I Love My Wife
Richard Burrows is a medical student with a pregnant wife, Jody, who becomes unappealing to him before and after childbirth, abstaining from sex and gaining weight. When her mother moves in with them, Richard's home life frustrates him even more. Flirtations with nurses and patients begin, with Jody catching him being unfaithful. But after he becomes a surgeon at a Los Angeles hospital, the infidelity continues. Richard meets a married model, Helene Donnelly, and begins meeting her secretly in motels. They contemplate getting divorces. Richard decides to make one last attempt to save his marriage. He evicts his mother-in-law from the premises and persuades Jody to go to a weight-loss center. When his wife returns, she is slim again and Richard is pleased, until learning that now she wants a divorce.
