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Author Topic: TV sitcom about movie theater Tracy Bellar Film Handler Posts: 72 From: Sciotoville, Oh. Registered: Mar 2005 posted 02-16-2009 12:33 AM                        Back in the eighties there was a sitcom, that only lasted half a season or so, that was set in a movie theater. Does anyone remember or know the title? Or who stared in it? I remember everyone I worked with loved it and it was like they were copying everything that went on in our theater at the time. I can't find it on IMDB. I would love to have the episodes on disc but that it is so obscure I know it is impossible.  |  IP: Logged Julio Roberto Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 938 From: Madrid, Madrid, Spain Registered: Oct 2008 posted 02-16-2009 01:48 AM                    "The popcorn kid? (1987)" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1guLSliATyk  |  IP: Logged Monte L Fullmer Film God Posts: 8367 From: Nampa, Idaho, USA Registered: Nov 2004 posted 02-16-2009 04:36 AM                     "The Popcorn Kid" - a limited run series in the spring of 1987. Basic Story: Single house with an interesting crew, including the maniac projectionist who can remember every line of almost all the movies. The main character was a kid who wanted to be the center of attention at this theatre which has horriblc competition - a multiscreen - and which is trying to buy out this single house to have sole monopoly in that part of town. The booth itself: a Century changeover booth with ORCON 1k lamphouses. I've got the first episode on VHS video (if I can still find it..)and it was a simple, silly, midseason filler program that had the writings of dying after the first episode all over it. ..but it was the first of it's kind.. -Monte  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-16-2009 09:32 AM                        I always thought a modern-day multiplex would be a great setting for a TV show modeled in the "WKRP In Cincinnati" style. - A large ensemble cast with a "boss" father figure - Obvious comedy possibilities - they could look at our "stupid customers" thread for inspirations - Booth mishaps, projectionist comedy - Young romance possibilities, or emotional stories about kids leaving the crew to go on to other things in life - Unique location not used in other TV shows - And it would be a cool way to educate the public just a little about the economic realities of the movie business. ...possibilities are endless.  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 02-16-2009 10:11 AM                     I think such a comedy series has great possibilities. It would be a nice break from all the TV series centered around the same old occupations: cops, lawyers and doctors. Blah.  |  IP: Logged James Westbrook Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1133 From: Lubbock, Texas, Usa Registered: Mar 2006 posted 02-16-2009 02:39 PM                     I recall a character in Northern Exposure was operating the town's single screen theatre at one point.  |  IP: Logged Tim Reed Better Projection Pays Posts: 5246 From: Northampton, PA Registered: Sep 1999 posted 02-18-2009 02:08 PM                       Let's not forget the Pixley Bijou from "Petticoat Junction," and the Bugtussle Bijou in "The Beverly Hillbillies." Of course, with the possible exception of one episode of the latter, the theatres were never seen -- only spoken of.  |  IP: Logged Martin McCaffery Film God Posts: 2481 From: Montgomery, AL Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-18-2009 02:22 PM                        Empire Records was essentially an ensemble TV sitcom made feature length. It was set in a movie theatre converted to a record store. Wouldn't have been much different as just a movie theatre. I think everyone who's ever worked in a movie theatre because they loved it has a script it their head. And for those who didn't love it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTWr2eqz3b0&feature=related Yummm, industrial strength yellow sludge;>  |  IP: Logged John Wilson Film God Posts: 5438 From: Sydney, Australia. Registered: Dec 1999 posted 02-18-2009 02:48 PM                     ...it's not OPTIONAL!  |  IP: Logged Louis Bornwasser Film God Posts: 4441 From: prospect ky usa Registered: Mar 2005 posted 02-18-2009 02:52 PM                        Sounds like the movie theatre version of "Remember WENN" from AMC when they did original programming. (Really good stuff. . . .had Molly Ringwald on a part of the series.) Louis  |  IP: Logged Mike Blakesley Film God Posts: 12767 From: Forsyth, Montana Registered: Jun 99 posted 02-18-2009 03:17 PM                        quote: Tim Reed Let's not forget the Pixley Bijou from "Petticoat Junction," and the Bugtussle Bijou in "The Beverly Hillbillies." There was also a movie theatre in one episode of those shows' sister show, "Green Acres." It was never mentioned if the theatre was in Hooterville or Pixley, but it was (of course) operated by Mr. Haney, who was "filling in" for his cousin who owned it.  |  IP: Logged Rick Raskin Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1100 From: Manassas Virginia Registered: Jan 2003 posted 02-18-2009 05:11 PM                     The Disney Channel's "Phantom of the Multiplex" pops up from time to time. "Ghost World" is one of my favorite films, mainly because of its irreverence towards everything conventional.  |  IP: Logged Damien Taylor Master Film Handler Posts: 493 From: Perth, Western Australia Registered: Apr 2007 posted 02-18-2009 08:21 PM                     Ghost world is awesome, its a shame to see Scarlett hit her peak so early Seriously, fantastic flick.  |  IP: Logged

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