The story follows Barbara Scott (played by ), a middle-aged woman whose husband leaves her, citing her "frigidity". Struggling with her new identity as a single mother and a series of disappointing dates, Barbara begins to experience forbidden sexual attraction toward her college-aged son, Paul.
Even after four decades, the film’s wardrobe is a treasure trove for vintage fashion enthusiasts:
The film was a significant commercial success and launched a long-running series that spanned over 20 episodes until 2007 . It has been remastered on Blu-ray by labels like Vinegar Syndrome