The Summer of Tim continues as my wife and I took our girls to the
drive-in last night to see
Monsters University. With the movie not even starting until two full hours after they're usually in bed, the girls were high on life as they devoured cotton candy and popcorn while neglecting the idea of a decent bedtime.
After a late night followed by a little extra sleep this morning, I sit here enjoying my fourth cup of coffee as I think about just how under-appreciated the drive-in theater really is. As my mind wanders even further, I recall some of my favorite drive-in moments...
...on TV and in movies.
Saved By the Bell - Driver's Education
Slater is about the get his driver's license and Zack can't help but think that he's lost Kelly for sure.
Full House - Five's a Crowd
With D.J. at the drive-in with a guy who has one thing on his mind, the guys head out to twart his plans.
ALF - Stop in the Name of Love
ALF shows up in the back seat when Lynn goes on a date with a guy who looks a little like Danny Wood from the New Kids on the Block.
Cheers - The Last Picture Show
Cliff, Norm, and Woody take in a movie as the local drive-in plans to close for good. Frazier stows away in the trunk.
Married...With Children - No Chicken, No Check
Bud and Kelly combine their funds and buy a car together before sharing it on a tense double-date at the drive-in.
Pee-Wee's Big Adventure
Pee-Wee proudly watches the feature film about his Adventures with those who helped inspire the story. Paging Mr. Herman...
One Crazy Summer
Hoops goes on a nervous date with Cookie while Teddy has vang shoo class.
All of this and more ran through my head last night as we all huddled under a blanket and watched the movie.
A late night. Some tired kids (and parents). A stomach ache compliments of too much junk food.
All completely worth it.
The Summer of Tim continues...