Comedy Can Be A Drag: "Tootsie" (1982) - Dorothy finds her place

One of the 80s big break through comedies was "Tootsie" - Dustin Hoffman in a dress was a first for this time.

Tootsie (1982)
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange and Teri Garr
Directed by Sydney Pollack

An unemployed actor with a reputation for being difficult disguises himself as a woman to get a role in a soap opera.