
A humorous but informative look at how an average man can remedy common vision problems.


A collection of short films featuring Joe McDoakes in a variety of situations
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A humorous but informative look at how an average man can remedy common vision problems.

Joe McDoakes attempts to deal with his myriad neuroses.

In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes goes through the problems and anxieties of becoming a new father.

Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore.

Joe McDoakes becomes enmeshed in a corrupt political election.

In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.


Joe McDoakes pleads "not guilty" to a traffic violation but is convicted anyway. Handling this setback in his usual manner, the two-dollar fine quickly pyramids to a 10-year jail sentence.

When a wristwatch intended for a office contest winner gets mixed up and confused with the one Joe McDoakes purchased for his wife, Joe once again finds himself on the short end.

Joe thinks he's back in the gladiator days, and finds himself sentenced to be thrown to the Coliseum lions after breaking a string while playing the lyre for King Nero.

In this comedic short, Joe and Alice McDoakes each wish their looks were better.