movie buff and author sam watson doesn't think so. so you believe the romantic comedy is dead?member the last time i went to see a new hollywood romantic comedy and had the feeling that i have when i saw one of the great romantic comedies. >> reporter: we invited him to the disney screening room to discuss. popcorn. a kleenex just in case. >> in case the movies are that bad. >> reporter: together we watched examples, good and bad. >> are you comfortable? >> sure. >> reporter: this was truly a great romantic comedy. >> yeah this is "when harry met sally." >> reporter: part of what makes this movie great is just meg ryan. >> yeah. >> reporter: she's just so lovely. i had such a huge crush on her. >> well i -- how could you not? >> reporter: hard to imagine any hollywood casting agent now hiring billy crystal to be the leading man. for one thing, you wouldn't want to see him shirtless. next up "the backup plan." >> this guy's got his shirt off. >> reporter: that's just gratuitous, isn't it? >> i don't mean to say we can't have a good time enjoying flesh. it's a great part of going

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