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Chainsaw · 05-14-2008, 01:22 PM

I swear, this show existed, as I remember being a fan as a kid. But over the years, my recollection of it slipped so much that I forgot the name, major details about it, even where it aired and who was in it. I think it had a short run of maybe a full season. What I remember of it was that it took place in a classic movie theater with a kid working there and interacting with the people who he worked with. The one thing I remember most about it was the strange projectionist, but unfortunately, I don't remember who played the guy, only that I believe he was a comedian. Any help on this is greatly appreciated.

Mr. Television · 05-14-2008, 01:38 PM

Was it The Popcorn Kid? It ran from March until April 1987 on CBS.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopo...67248/cat/1893

catlover79 · 05-14-2008, 01:41 PM

I never knew about a sitcom based in a movie theater. I LIVED one for 6 1/2 years, when I was employed in the box office of a movie theater!!

repeatshistory · 05-14-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

Was it The Popcorn Kid? It ran from March until April 1987 on CBS.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopo...67248/cat/1893

Holy crud! Is that a young Faith Ford in that picture?

There was also a pilot for a 'dramedy' shown by AMC in the late 90s called The Royale. About a 'troubled' kid whose dad died in WWII and the staff of the local cinema who takes him in and gives him a job.

Chainsaw · 05-14-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

Was it The Popcorn Kid? It ran from March until April 1987 on CBS.

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopo...67248/cat/1893

YES! That's it! Thanks a lot, man, I've been looking for that forever.

And it is Faith Ford, and apparently, Penelope Ann Miller was in it, too.

bencasey · 03-24-2009, 03:01 AM

I just watched the 6 episodes when I put them on a DVD a few weeks ago. Actually not a bad little show.

TMC · 01-11-2023, 10:33 PM

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He wanted to work in movies, but for now he's only made it as far as the candy counter at the local theater. Still, not a bad job if you're working with Penelope Ann Miller and Faith Ford. This MTM show expired after a half-dozen low-rated episodes. Theme song by Gary Portnoy and Judy Hart Angelo.

05-14-2008, 01:22 PM	#1
Chainsaw Member Forum Cub Join Date: May 14, 2008 Posts: 2	Looking For Sitcom That Took Place In A Movie Theater I swear, this show existed, as I remember being a fan as a kid. But over the years, my recollection of it slipped so much that I forgot the name, major details about it, even where it aired and who was in it. I think it had a short run of maybe a full season. What I remember of it was that it took place in a classic movie theater with a kid working there and interacting with the people who he worked with. The one thing I remember most about it was the strange projectionist, but unfortunately, I don't remember who played the guy, only that I believe he was a comedian. Any help on this is greatly appreciated.

05-14-2008, 01:38 PM	#2
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03-24-2009, 03:01 AM	#6
bencasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,692	I just watched the 6 episodes when I put them on a DVD a few weeks ago. Actually not a bad little show.