Posted on 03/08/2017 11:00:47 AM PST by PJ-Comix
"Porky's," a 1982 film, offered up a comedic portrayal of a group of teenage boys coming of age in South Florida. Though the movie was shot in Miami, it is generally believed to be based in large part on the Oakland Park roadhouse named Porky's Hideaway, which flourished in the 1950s and '60s.
That bar's owner, Donald "Porky" Baines, was a geniune South Florida character. He drove a pink Jeep and kept a pet lion in a cage behind his bar.
He let college kids drink all day for $1.50, and on Sundays, underaged teens were allowed in the bar to hear bands play. Don Ho and Flip Wilson played there, among other acts
(Excerpt) Read more at w"ww.sun-sentinel.com ...
The link doesn’t seem to work. But I still will laugh when I see the movie.
Other than the howling female coach, hardly any of the actors became big stars...................Not counting the older ones who already had careers...................
Try this one:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/broward-centennial/fl-porkys-brow100-20150731-story.html
“Porky’s had the FUNNIEST scene of all time. When the coaches tried to keep a straigh face when discussing “tallywhacker.” Finally even the principal couldn’t help but burst out laughing. I think even the pic of Ike joined in.
I think the fat female phys Ed teacher had a career as a character actor - I've seen her pop up in small roles in movies and TV over the years.
This scene still makes me wince.
Classic
Disappointing article, little more than the excerpt you posted, no photos. Sounds like a very interesting story deserving of finding a few people who went there, some background and photography. This guy just phoned it in.
Thank you. Both links worked. The Baines family should have cooperated with the film. They would still probably be getting residuals.
Me TOO!!!!
That scene is also especially funny. You can’t help but laugh out loud when even the pricipal laughs.
Who can forget her in Motel Hell?
Well, at least we know it was based on a real person and bar. That was back in the days when Broward county was chock full of rednecks. Nowadays the closest you find to a redneck in Broward are the wannabee cowboys of Cooper City.
Weebles they wobble but they don’t fall down... oh wait...
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