"How to Frame a Figg" was the last of the Universal film vehicles for comedy star Don Knotts, and it definitely yields lesser results, although it's still good for some laughs. Knotts plays Hollis A. Figg, a none too bright accountant at City Hall, who is turned into a patsy for a troupe of crooked politicians. Among them are Kermit Sanderson (Joe Flynn), the mayor (Edward Andrews), and the towns' elderly bigwig, Charley Spaulding (Parker Fennelly). One method employed by our comedic villains is to reward Figg with a do nothing job and a smoking hot secretary (Yvonne "Batgirl" Craig).

Knotts is in typically fine form, even if he's had better material before and after this one. He still knows how to do a great comedic over reaction. Here, his flamboyant style is complemented by a young co-star, and it is here that "How to Frame a Figg" has its greatest value: a rare substantial on screen appearance by the legendary voice over artist Frank Welker, a guy whom most people have to have heard in SOMETHING. He's had tons of credits over the last several decades. He's good as a cheerful, endearingly annoying type. It also helps Figg look smarter by having a sidekick who's even more dense (and who is prone to constantly reference classic movie moments).

The very fine supporting cast helps matters a lot. Elaine Joyce is appealing as a waitress and love interest for our hero. Craig is tantalizingly sexy as the temptress with lots of "doting uncles". Fennelly is a hoot as the irascible ringleader who refers to his underlings as "poop heads". (This IS rated G.)

Like a lot of comedies, it can get pretty silly and tiresome at times, but it's still impossible to truly dislike.

Directed by Knotts' frequent co-conspirator Alan Rafkin ("The Ghost and Mr. Chicken", "The Shakiest Gun in the West"), with appropriately goofy music by Vic Mizzy. Knotts shares story credit with Edward Montagne.

Six out of 10.

I remember seeing the beginning of this movie-during the late '80s or early '90s, I can't remember which-on an independent station (well, it was a Fox one, actually) when I lived in Jacksonville, FL. It looked funny enough but for some reason, I didn't bother to watch the whole thing. So now I just did that on Netflix DVD. My verdict: I found most of it pretty hilarious what with Don Knotts' usual persona of a nervous, easily upset, reluctant hero. Among the funny supporting cast: Frank Welker as Knotts' best friend, Elaine Joyce as his sweet girlfriend, Edward Andrews as the corrupt mayor, Joe Flynn as the mayor's associate, Parker Fennelly as the cantankerous boss of the latter two, and Yvonne Craig as Knotts' "secretary". Both Ms. Joyce and Ms. Craig are sexy in their own way here though I have to admit that Ms. Craig is the more alluring one every time she shows up. I had a real good time watching this one! So on that note, I recommend How to Frame a Figg.