A high school senior tries to score with Margaret.A high school senior tries to score with Margaret.A high school senior tries to score with Margaret.
Steve Guttenberg
- David Kessler
- (as Steven Guttenberg)
Joseph G. Medalis
- Mr. Phinney
- (as Joe Medalis)
Vincent Lucchesi
- Coach Zwick
- (as Vincent Luchesi)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaScenes from this movie were filmed at the then residence of Mad Men (2007) Creator Matthew Weiner, when he was still a child and living with his parents. According to Weiner, the film company "ripped my parents off", destroying furniture and lying to them.
- GoofsDave Kessler's printed column consists of meaningless paragraphs that are sometimes repeated and also used for the 'This Month's School Calendar of Events' article.
- Alternate versionsDue to music licensing disputes, the home video version of this film differs slightly from the theatrical and cable television editions.
- ConnectionsFeatured in 42nd Street Forever, Volume 4: Cooled by Refrigeration (2009)
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War and Piece
Millionaires and palm trees line swanky Beverly Hills, California in May, 1969. When not protest-writing about the Vietnam War, curly-haired high school senior Steve Guttenberg (as David "Dave" Kessler) has one thing on his mind. He desperately needs to have (you guessed it) sex, but Mr. Guttenberg is unable to find a place to copulate. Yes, he has his own car and lives in the Los Angeles area. Guttenberg is also good-looking, muscular and athletic. He has access to all the intoxicants he could need, and lives in a specious mansion with parents who keep out of sight. And, Guttenberg attracts attention from blonde Lisa Reeves (as Margaret) and brunette Meridith Baer (as Tracy), who certainly must be among the two most arousing young women in school...
That Guttenberg can't find a partner and place for sexual activity is not entirely believable, but he is appealing in his first starring role. The story never seems as funny as writer Paul Diamond's original intentions, but there are some laughs. Funniest is nerdy but cute Gino Baffa (as Charlie), Guttenberg's more sexually active little brother. Director Francis Simon does well with his engaging cast at a graduation party. Veteran comedian Phil Silvers is always nice to see – herein, he's the manager of am unsanitary "Kentucky Fried Chicken"-styled eatery. Guttenberg claims he works there for gas money. Back in 1969, rich kids still worked at fast-food restaurants. The songs, led by "Every Day with You Girl" by Dennis Yost and the Classics IV, sound fresh.
****** The Chicken Chronicles (10/20/77) Francis Simon ~ Steve Guttenberg, Branscombe Richmond, Gino Baffa, Phil Silvers
That Guttenberg can't find a partner and place for sexual activity is not entirely believable, but he is appealing in his first starring role. The story never seems as funny as writer Paul Diamond's original intentions, but there are some laughs. Funniest is nerdy but cute Gino Baffa (as Charlie), Guttenberg's more sexually active little brother. Director Francis Simon does well with his engaging cast at a graduation party. Veteran comedian Phil Silvers is always nice to see – herein, he's the manager of am unsanitary "Kentucky Fried Chicken"-styled eatery. Guttenberg claims he works there for gas money. Back in 1969, rich kids still worked at fast-food restaurants. The songs, led by "Every Day with You Girl" by Dennis Yost and the Classics IV, sound fresh.
****** The Chicken Chronicles (10/20/77) Francis Simon ~ Steve Guttenberg, Branscombe Richmond, Gino Baffa, Phil Silvers
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- Highschool Story
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- Beverly Hills, California, USA(Film opening. Camera faces northeast, specifically S Moreno Dr & S Santa Monica Blvd.)
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By what name was The Chicken Chronicles (1977) officially released in Canada in English?
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