Apparently, he claimed, he had so much to drink during his party scene that he ended up walking offscreen to go to another party.
This gave the comic some meat to chew on in his stand-up routine.Īlver said he “called Hollywood,” the State Journal reported, and Hollywood told him his character disappeared in a haze. He ended up having his appearance cut from the film - but when he went to see it, his name was still in the credits. One of the lucky few selected was local comedian Eric Alver. (A few incarnations later, that space is now Liquid.) Wisconsin State Journal 11, 1985, thousands of people showed up at the Headliners rock club to audition as extras. According to the Wisconsin State Journal on Oct. In a departure from our previous entries, Back to School was a hit when it came out and remains a beloved classic. Because as you know, every undergrad has reserved limousine parking included in their tuition.įinally, at about 1:31:30, Thornton makes freshman history by delivering GLU’s commencement address. Near 1:14:30, we get a nice look at the reserved parking spot for Thornton’s limo.
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This is also around the time celebrated novelist Kurt Vonnegut - the source of my lone, basic af tattoo - shows up to write Thornton’s paper on Vonnegut in hands down one of the greatest cameos in movie history. Later, Thornton goes to babysit some chimpanzees at the science lab. A few other UW locations make quick appearances here in the middle of the film, including Slichter Hall and returns to Library Mall and Bascom. While Jason studies, the elder Melon goes out to raise hell at a campus bar. Like many undergrads, much of Thornton’s experience is spent drinking. Diane Turner (Kellerman) and Barbay visit a much different looking Memorial Union Terrace. Philip Barbay (Paxton Whitehead). At around 36:30, Thornton, Dr. Here, Thornton makes himself a semi-powerful enemy in the snooty Dr. Science Hall and the Education Building are seen in the background.Ĭlass is finally in session around the 28-minute mark when Thornton and Jason take in a business course. Soon after, Thornton and Jason walk ’n talk on Bascom Hill. And of course the Park Street footbridge, which my dad likes to point out as the “ Back to School bridge.”Ī few minutes later, we visit Library Mall for a quick chat between Thornton’s son Jason and his roommate. We get a quick look here at some local landmarks, such as Lake Mendota, Liz Waters and Bascom Hill. Several exterior UW locations feature prominently in the movie, starting around the 14-minute mark. Metter and the production team flew here that same weekend, and a decision was made: Back to School would be (partially) shot in Madison. While scouting locations, director Alan Metter overheard a girl on the Southern Methodist campus say, “God, I wish I was home this weekend.” He asked her where home was, and she said Madison. How the production came to Madison is itself a charming story.
(Officially the most ’80s cast in film history.) Because nothing says “fun college time” like “elderly father.” Robert Downey Jr., William Zabka, Sally Kellerman, Ned Beatty and Sam Kinison co-star. Set at the fictitious Grand Lakes University, the 1986 film stars Rappin’ Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon, a business magnate who joins his underachieving son (Keith Gordon) at college as a means of motivating him to not drop out. Instead, attention is placed on the picturesque university campus. And unlike our previous entries, the Capitol only appears in the distance. While Madison has cameoed in all our movies so far, Back to School marks a promotion from supporting player to starring role. In a recurring series, we aim to revisit the times Madison has gone Hollywood. Unless you’re from New York or L.A., when your town appears on the big screen, it’s kind of a big deal.
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