My first movie sale, inspired by a late-night viewing of the immortal “Mars Needs Women,” is the story of three Venusians on a quest to save their female-less world by kidnapping three Earth women. (Why Earth? “Women are more promiscuous as they get closer to the Sun.”)
In this excerpt, a planet-wide contest has been held to choose an ordinary Venusian to accompany Larry, a ruthless warrior, and Harry, a scientist. Jerry, a lowly scud-scrubber (don’t ask) wins by “seducing” Venus’s obese leader and is made commander, infuriating Larry: “Girl Grabbers From Venus.”
The script almost got made: Chevy Chase was set to star, a director was chosen…
Then, well, “Earth Girls Are Easy” with Geena Davis, Jeff Goldblum, Jim Carrey and Damon Wayons. Fun flick. (sniff)