I don’t recall a John or Donna, may have been there before or after I was concession manager. I left Oct of 1982 after I married and moved out of the area. I had worked at other locations since 1972.
If it’s the Randy I know he is my nephew and worked for me as did others in my family and their friends.
Randy is now in California, has a beautiful family and is a teacher. His brother Ray, that also worked with us lives with him.
I only recall one outdoor that had to put up high fences to hide the screen from passing cars. It was in the Elgin, Illinois area. They were noted for skin flicks.
Most out door just were not making the money to keep going, the number of shows that could play during one night plus add the winter season in northern states.
I believe the Cascade is still family owned and operating.
Miss the drive ins but mostly the people. Hope the years have been good to you.
Last time I saw Skip’s father was at my wedding in 1982. He was an amazing boss.
I am now retired living near Pittsburgh, Pa.
I worked as a concession manager at the drive ins during the 70’s and 80’s for Concession Services. Cascade, The Twin and Sky High were 3 that I worked mostly. I do not recall any problems with flooding at any location. I also remember M&R managing some of the Theaters. I think a lot of people get confused between The Twin and Sky High.It’s been many years but if I recall Sky High was off 53 and The Twin was farther north. So much has changed over the years it’s hard to recognize any area. Last I heard the Cascade which is west of Sky High is still open and run by the same family. I really enjoyed those years working with mostly high school teenagers and still hear from a few.
I was concession manager from 1972 to 1982 at the four theaters. We called the Addison location Sky-Hi, Palatine location The Twin. Week end days there was a flea market held on the grounds. Cleaning crew would be finishing when concession stand crew would be starting at 4 PM. Summer would find us leaving at 2AM. I have many fond memories working with M&R, Concession Services and the many high school students.
I don’t recall a John or Donna, may have been there before or after I was concession manager. I left Oct of 1982 after I married and moved out of the area. I had worked at other locations since 1972. If it’s the Randy I know he is my nephew and worked for me as did others in my family and their friends. Randy is now in California, has a beautiful family and is a teacher. His brother Ray, that also worked with us lives with him.
I only recall one outdoor that had to put up high fences to hide the screen from passing cars. It was in the Elgin, Illinois area. They were noted for skin flicks.
Most out door just were not making the money to keep going, the number of shows that could play during one night plus add the winter season in northern states.
I believe the Cascade is still family owned and operating.
Miss the drive ins but mostly the people. Hope the years have been good to you. Last time I saw Skip’s father was at my wedding in 1982. He was an amazing boss. I am now retired living near Pittsburgh, Pa.
I worked as a concession manager at the drive ins during the 70’s and 80’s for Concession Services. Cascade, The Twin and Sky High were 3 that I worked mostly. I do not recall any problems with flooding at any location. I also remember M&R managing some of the Theaters. I think a lot of people get confused between The Twin and Sky High.It’s been many years but if I recall Sky High was off 53 and The Twin was farther north. So much has changed over the years it’s hard to recognize any area. Last I heard the Cascade which is west of Sky High is still open and run by the same family. I really enjoyed those years working with mostly high school teenagers and still hear from a few.
I was concession manager from 1972 to 1982 at the four theaters. We called the Addison location Sky-Hi, Palatine location The Twin. Week end days there was a flea market held on the grounds. Cleaning crew would be finishing when concession stand crew would be starting at 4 PM. Summer would find us leaving at 2AM. I have many fond memories working with M&R, Concession Services and the many high school students.