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Mike Rogers commented about 20th Century Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 6:19 pm

Yeah, I read about him shortly after getting on CT. he must have been well thought of by all the articles i have read. i wish I had the time like Nick to really research,because there are still a few theatres and one black drive-in here that still have not made it on CT. Nick’s stories are Priceless. Chuck, I am curious,you might have mentioned it somewhere,Did you ever work in the Theatre business. I am amazed how many folks on CT never tore a ticket.

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Mike Rogers commented about Daniel Village Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 6:14 pm

April 5 1975 Now showing ROBERT REDFORD in “THE GREAT WALDO PEPPER” rated PG.

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Mike Rogers commented about National Hills Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 6:12 pm

I would like to see Lisa just to ask about Mark. I sent some theatre pictures to you so by Friday they outta be in the mail. It maybe hard to believe but Iam a diet coke guy. After those wild theatre years from 17 to about 25 I did enough Bud drinking to support St.Louis for years. I can’t place Diane at in my Mind. You and Cathy no problem,Well. Who knows you wouldn’t know me today.Long hair,but Gray, Gave up that silly hair dye. I always looke liked Groucho Marx.

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Mike Rogers on Feb 16, 2010 at 6:05 pm

I really think it was open in the early 80’s. My cousin would know and i will have to get him give a date. I think the JOY DRIVE-in closed in the late 70’s. Like i said on the 20th century Drive-in post,i need to be more like Nick and research better than using the old brain.

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Mike Rogers commented about Skyview Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 5:55 pm

April 5 1975 NOW SHOWING “LOVE EXORCIST” and “TRADER HORNEE” both rated R.

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Mike Rogers commented about North 85 Twin Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 5:47 pm

Hey, What in the HECK are talking about a NATIONALHILLS THEATRE reunion on this NORTH 85 site. We need to move it to our theatre,even though I know this THEATRE IS YOURS TOO. See you at National Hills theatre,maybe the Tinneys will see it there.

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Mike Rogers commented about North 85 Twin Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 5:42 pm

Ithink I can squezze into it. TIE too. when we put together our 1985 reunion it took months really to get a good turn out. If we plan another one maybe we can do what we did last FAll when we all met at a nice place and enjoyed food and drinks. Bob GORDON Smith.ACCU-Bob on TV 12 got the ball rolling on that one.He was a projectionist before he ever did the Weather.Bill can tell you about Gordon.

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Mike Rogers commented about Twelve Oaks Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 5:37 pm

He seemed like a nice guy on TV. Wouldn’t think he was ever a theatre manager since seeing show. He really loved films i can tell. Wasn’t he a film critic on his show comments on movies? i sorta remember him interveiwing folks like BURT REYNOLDS in his Georgia movie days.

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Mike Rogers commented about Colonial Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 5:32 pm

Ray, Glad I found this.I couldn’t remember for the life of me the theatre you spoke about over the phone. I saw the PICKERS on the HISTORY CHANNEL. they really didn’t find too much. I thought what they found would worth more. HEY, Don’t forget SOUTHSIDE CINEMA pictures.

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Mike Rogers commented about Twelve Oaks Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 5:05 pm

Cliff, I remember him from PBS shows that would air in AUGUSTA. Yeah, i knew Jim Whaley. Always loveed those one sheets that surrounded his set. I bet Georgia public TV has his shows on tape somewhere.

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Mike Rogers commented about North 85 Twin Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 5:02 pm

Can I wear my GENERAL CINEMA managers coat! have red ABC COAT from the Imperial, but don’t think i could wear it.

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Mike Rogers commented about North 85 Twin Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 5:01 pm

I wish Tom would tell John and Cathy Arena. I just don’t know if they would come since they never worked while you guys were there.But I think,they use to be close. I mentioned it to Laura Tinney and she said she was going to get on CT,but I see no sign of her or Mr.Tinney. JERRY BABY,as she called him.

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Mike Rogers commented about Twelve Oaks Theatre on Feb 16, 2010 at 4:56 pm

Clifford,that was a fantastic movie you shot about the movie ticket.

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Mike Rogers commented about Skyview Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 4:28 pm

The Skyview is showing REDD FOXX and PEARL BAILEY in “NORMAN IS THAT YOU” being shipped from the MILLER to the Skyview. Second film is “MIXED COMPANY” both rated PG.

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Mike Rogers commented about Modjeska Theater on Feb 16, 2010 at 4:26 pm

Another gem to add.

NOW SHOWING “THE BOD SQUAD” rated R,

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Mike Rogers commented about Southgate Cinema on Feb 16, 2010 at 4:24 pm

Southgate Cinema playing DAY and DATE with THE HILLTOP DRIVE-in.

NOW SHOWING “GONE IN 60 SECONDS” and “EAT MY DUST!” both rated pg.

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Mike Rogers commented about U.S. 25 Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 4:21 pm

WEIS DRIVE-In NOW SHOWING 1. THE JAWS OF DEATH
2. FANGS
3.NIGHT OF THE CORBA WOMAN

All three rated R.

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Mike Rogers commented about Peach Orchard Cinemas on Feb 16, 2010 at 4:18 pm

Wow,an Ingmar Bergman movie is playing at the Weis! “FACE TO FACE” rated R is at the cinema centre.

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Mike Rogers commented about Peach Orchard Cinemas on Feb 16, 2010 at 4:16 pm

Toward the end of Burt Lancaster’s great career he was making films that really one wonders about. “TWILIGHT’S LAST GLEAMING” was one such movie he made. And with all the hype it wasn’t Lancaster,

Interesting item,and i don’t know how much money he lost, but theatre owner Albert Weis had a money BACK GUARANTEE on this movie if you didn’t it was the most exciting movie ever made. I could see that offer being a pain the butt refunding money. I can only assume they gave out passes for another movie. My cousin told at this theatre they would refund moviegoers not liking a Movie. WOW!.

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Mike Rogers on Feb 16, 2010 at 4:04 pm

It certainly did not close in 1975 because i have newspaper ads to prove,plus on HENDERSONVILLE OUTDOOR CINEMA,same as above it was running films into the 80’s.

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Mike Rogers on Feb 16, 2010 at 4:02 pm

There outta be a LAW to keep Theatre owners from Changing names. The Joy drive-in in that same town closed in the late 70’s under the name JOY OUTDOOR CINEMA,both drive-ins owned by the same husband and wife team.

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Mike Rogers commented about North 85 Twin Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 3:57 pm

Well, I have found out the hard way,that some people can’t write. I really expected once i told the old gang I worked with from 1974 to 1980 about CT that we would all give AMERICA something to read. You are the only one,so I wouldn’t look for any writing.

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Mike Rogers commented about 20th Century Drive-In on Feb 16, 2010 at 3:47 pm

Chuck 1231,while i do most of my local theatre histories from memory;meaning sometimes by facts get crossed,Nick spends hours in research. Years ago,he put a book together called “FILMS I SAW AT THE RITZ THEATRE” and not only had all the movies,but personal stories on many showings! He has friend in Tampa that wrote about his life as a projectionists.Personally, at the time, cause i had no idea people were into old theatres and stories would only intrest me,but it would great if both books were on CT.

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Mike Rogers commented about Georgia Square Value Cinemas 5 on Feb 15, 2010 at 4:59 pm

EVERYONE OF THE ABOVE POSTS concerns GEORGIA SQUARE MALL CINEMAS 1,2.3.4. . I never worked at the five plex outside. Craig Zacker was the first manager. He was the city manager there until he stood his ground when a district mgr. fired one of his friends working at GCC in Atlanta. Zacker said “To Hell with it,if that is the way this company is going to treat a decicated manager, I am out of here.” Craig Zacker walked out a man of his words and ran a horse camp in Athens until his untimely death.

It wasn’t too long GCC ,once a proud chain had gone BROKE.

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Mike Rogers commented about Columbia Square Cinemas on Feb 15, 2010 at 4:39 pm

I know many theatre couples dated. A few got married. Don’t really see why he would care.We never had policy at ABC PLITT about dating.
GCC had one , but didn’t stop the guys and gals from going out. really, hard to enforce it unless they can’t control themselves at work. I don’t think I would have lasted a week with Anderson.