Can ambition, a little charm, and a whole lot of hustle really fast-track someone to the top? In this episode, Amanda Stephens and Missy Washam rewind the 1987 comedy The Secret of My Success, the fast-paced corporate classic that captured the go-go spirit of the 80s.
Starring Michael J. Fox, alongside Helen Slater and Richard Jordan, the film follows a recent Kansas State graduate who heads to New York City determined to make it big. When his dream job doesn’t exactly pan out, he takes matters into his own hands… and accidentally creates a double life inside a major corporation.
Amanda and Missy break down the whirlwind plot, the mistaken identities, the boardroom blunders, and the romance that complicates everything. They explore how this film reflects the big-business energy of the 80s, the era of shoulder pads and skyscraper dreams, and why Michael J. Fox’s quick wit and undeniable charisma carry the movie from start to finish.
From mailroom mix-ups to executive-level maneuvering, The Secret of My Success blends comedy and ambition in a way that defined a generation of “work hard, dream big” storytelling. Whether you watched it on VHS back in the day or are revisiting it now, this episode is packed with fun facts, nostalgic moments, and all the Reel Sisters commentary Reel fans love.
Sources:
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Reel Sisters Rewind is hosted by sisters Amanda Stephens (@astephens1976) and Missy Washam (@missywasham)
Edited by Brandon Manzano