Roland-Salazar

As most mentioned, this was a moment in time not to be repeated again. Definitely a show that stood out as pure fun. I recall vividly seeing this show with my other brother and sisters. The instant we would see the still photos at the introduction to the show we knew it would be funny. I think we were too young to realize it had an adult theme (we thought love was too mushy) but we watched anyway! As soon as we saw someone like Joanne Worley in the beginning credits we knew it would be hilarious. We always like the busting fireworks at the end and who can forget the theme song?! Lovvvve American Style that's you and meeeeeee!!!!

It was kind of neat having the opportunity to see this movie being filmed on location. At the time I was living in Venice, Ca and just happened to see the live shoots on the way to the beach. It was interesting to see how Pamela Sue Martin was completely done over wig, etc and Charles Railsback also appeared completely different from his most memorable appearance in Helter-Skelter. I still have photos from the filming. I always wonder what ever became of these 2 great actors? The film itself actually creeps the viewer out to see how far drugs can take a person in to a living hell. I wish it would be shown again, its been years since i saw it.

This movie hit so close to home and maybe that's why I find it to be so great. Being a native Houstonian and the fact that I love nostalgic trips back in time. This film reminds me so much of my own mom because she was from a small town in Texas just like Bountiful and moved to the "big city" of Houston in the 1940's. From time to time we take her there and she points to where the school used to be and where they used to hang out as kids and so on. Many of her friends and family are now gone and only exist in memory for her. Sometimes we have to imagine what it might be like for us when we are that age. She always said when your young you really don't think much about life 40 to 50 years from now. She even has a daughter in law "devil" just like the one in the movie. Thank God she doesn't have to live with her. Geraldine Page was another rare talent we will always miss. I recall seeing her in "Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice" and I knew she was a great actress. This movie inspired me because one day when I am ready to go, I want to go to my childhood home and see it for the last time too. The part where she kneels down and puts the soil in her hands brings tears to my eyes!