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01-13-2001, 01:45 PM

Anyone remember this 1979 movie? It takes place in Southern California in 1998, and the world's supplies of gas, oil, etc. have just run out. Now people walk, bike, and roller-skate to work, and live in their cars. Electricity is still available, but everything is coin-operated. In a desparate rush to save the planet, the president (played by John Ritter) and his staff set up a special TV marathon--hence the name "Americathon 1998--to raise money for the cause. Harvey Keitel and Allan Arbus also star. This film also has bit parts from David Pomeranz, Jay Leno, and Meat Loaf.

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Felix: "Responsibility" is my middle name, Mister!

Oscar: And "Pest" is your FIRST name, Mister!

Pavan · 02-23-2001, 12:10 PM

John Ritter is the best!

Dude111 · 11-11-2025, 06:49 AM

I have been wanting to see this!!

Ill have to find it on VHS

Strange how movies often predict whats gonna happen!!

01-13-2001, 01:45 PM	#1
PomeranzFan1 Guest Posts: n/a	Americathon 1998 Anyone remember this 1979 movie? It takes place in Southern California in 1998, and the world's supplies of gas, oil, etc. have just run out. Now people walk, bike, and roller-skate to work, and live in their cars. Electricity is still available, but everything is coin-operated. In a desparate rush to save the planet, the president (played by John Ritter) and his staff set up a special TV marathon--hence the name "Americathon 1998--to raise money for the cause. Harvey Keitel and Allan Arbus also star. This film also has bit parts from David Pomeranz, Jay Leno, and Meat Loaf. ------------------ Felix: "Responsibility" is my middle name, Mister! Oscar: And "Pest" is your FIRST name, Mister!
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02-23-2001, 12:10 PM	#2
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	John Ritter is the best!

11-11-2025, 06:49 AM	#3
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,998	I have been wanting to see this!! Ill have to find it on VHS Strange how movies often predict whats gonna happen!!