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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sun Sep 22, 2024, 12:34 PM Sep 22

On this day, September 22, 1960, Scott Baio was born.

Hat tip, ... ummm, never mind.

Scott Baio

Scott Baio

Baio in 1982

Born: Scott Vincent James Baio; September 22, 1960 (age 64); Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Scott Vincent Baio (/ˈbeɪ.oʊ/; born September 22, 1960) is an American actor. He is known for playing Chachi Arcola on the sitcom Happy Days (1977–1984) and its spin-off Joanie Loves Chachi (1982–1983), the title character on the sitcom Charles in Charge (1984??1990), Dr. Jack Stewart in the medical-mystery-drama series Diagnosis: Murder (1993–1995), and the title role of the musical film Bugsy Malone (1976), his onscreen debut. Baio has guest-starred on various television programs, appeared in several independent films, and starred on the Nickelodeon sitcom See Dad Run (2012–2015).

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They left out his greatest cinematic achievement, Skatetown, U.S.A.

Skatetown, U.S.A.

Skatetown, U.S.A.

Theatrical release poster

Release date: October 1979
Running time: 94 minutes

Skatetown, U.S.A. is a 1979 American comedy musical film produced to capitalize on the short-lived fad of roller disco. Directed by William A. Levey, the film features many television stars from the 1960s and 1970s, among them Scott Baio, Flip Wilson, Maureen McCormick, Ron Palillo and Ruth Buzzi. Patrick Swayze's leading role as the skater "Ace" was his first movie performance. Also in the cast are Sydney Lassick, Billy Barty and Playboy centerfold model Dorothy Stratten.

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Granted, Skatetown, U.S.A. is no Roller Boogie, but ... well, see for yourself:


Official Trailer - SKATETOWN USA (1979, Scott Baio, Maureen McCormick, Patrick Swayze)

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Theatrical trailer of "Skatetown USA" by William A. Levey. Starring Scott Baio, Flip Wilson, Ron Palillo, Maureen McCormick, Ruth Buzzi, Greg Bradford, Dave Mason, Billy Barty, Katherine Kelly Lang, David Landsberg, Patrick Swayze, Len Bari, Murray Langston, Bill Kirchenbauer, Gary Hudson, Judy Landers, Dorothy Stratten


Young Maureen McCormick in 70's Satin Tube Top (Braless) & shorts 1080P BD

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A young (One month before her 23rd birthday) Maureen McCormick (Susan Nelson) being very flirty in a 70's shiny red satin tube top (no bra) and matching shorts. Maureen looks very sexy and beautiful in this 1979 film, "Skatetown U.S.A.". Now available on blu-ray. Maureen is best known as Marcia Brady from the 60's TV show "The Brady Bunch". http://bit.ly/MaureenSatin


Skatetown U.S.A. (1979) Trailer Roller Disco Competition Judy Landers

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The most important movie about skating gangs ever made. It's not funny. It's not romantic. I'd have been better off watching somebody fart for an hour and a half. Kudos to Patrick Swayze's career for surviving this. Ugh

Don't order pizza from the snack bar - another movie review - There's one thing that seriously ruins my enjoyment of this film. An annoying overweight worker at the snack bar who has a thing for hot dogs. This guy is just... seriously, he's disgusting! He's so gross and lacking in personal hygiene and basic cleanliness that... well, would YOU buy food from this guy? I swear, I lose all appetite (especially for hot dogs) upon seeing this guy in action. I'll be sitting there enjoying a wonderful skate dance set to gorgeous music, only to have the camera suddenly cut away to this jerk's gross antics. Edit him OUT entirely and this film would be much, much better and more carefree.
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