I don’t remember any parents accompanying us to the movies. Once my older sibling was considered trustworthy, we went with two neighborhood kids all together. Half the time we ended up walking home because my mom was on the phone. (The old kind, where you got a busy signal.)
OK, I admit it. I usually show up about 15 minutes after the scheduled show time and sneak in my own snacks. Why 15 minutes? Because the first 15 minutes of every movie showing is always previews and commercials! And I’m not paying $8 for a Hershey bar, I don’t care how big it is.
kingdiamond69 over 2 years ago
And the Ghost of Mr Chicken and the Reluctant Astronaut !
Macushlalondra over 2 years ago
The part about my dad being late and having to watch the second half of the movie before the first half and then leaving in the middle drove me crazy!
jagedlo over 2 years ago
I give that “One Big Happy” movie four stars!
MS72 over 2 years ago
Is anybody checking IMDB?
Sir Ruddy Blighter, Jr. over 2 years ago
“I wish…I wish I was a fish…”
sheilag over 2 years ago
My dad would do that – the half-way part. Why?
If he didn’t want to see the movie and was being dragged to it by his kids (like me), then he’d do that.
But he would allow us the candy and drinks from the theater concession. ;-)
PoodleGroomer over 2 years ago
It was a remake of a Bob Hope movie.
FireMedic over 2 years ago
We went to the local drive-in theater. One dollar per car.
Moonkey Premium Member over 2 years ago
I don’t remember any parents accompanying us to the movies. Once my older sibling was considered trustworthy, we went with two neighborhood kids all together. Half the time we ended up walking home because my mom was on the phone. (The old kind, where you got a busy signal.)
InquireWithin over 2 years ago
OK, I admit it. I usually show up about 15 minutes after the scheduled show time and sneak in my own snacks. Why 15 minutes? Because the first 15 minutes of every movie showing is always previews and commercials! And I’m not paying $8 for a Hershey bar, I don’t care how big it is.
shamest Premium Member over 2 years ago
Loved going to the drugstore when I was kid before the movie. You go more snack and a better varity
Gen.Flashman over 2 years ago
The Shakiest Gun came out in 1968 so if he was 8 then he would be 62 today.
Bill D. Kat Premium Member over 2 years ago
And ‘The Incredible Mr. Limpet’
psterne Premium Member over 2 years ago
I totally remember watching “Raiders of the Lost Ark” way, coming in late and then staying for the beginning of the next show to see what we missed.
Catfeet Premium Member over 2 years ago
This is my entire childhood!