tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post7717969685283261678..comments2024-03-08T18:49:51.289-05:00Comments on Classic Film and TV Café: Buff Guys, Bikini Babes, and Rockin' Surf Music Abound in "Muscle Beach Party"Rick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-1326938403236455942016-09-11T06:58:32.502-04:002016-09-11T06:58:32.502-04:00Surfers hated, no make that HATED the Beach Blanke...Surfers hated, no make that HATED the Beach Blanket movies, though Gidget was the worst offender. They cleaned up the surfing scene, made it look like something Rock and Doris would enjoy (who d'ya think Frankie and Annette were patterned after). Surfing became fun and easy, like those cute little Honda 50's. And they packed the beaches with hodads and gremmies (don't ask) and the waves with dangerous amateurs who had no idea how easy it was to get your head taken off by a loose board or simply drown when a wave slammed you to the bottom.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18030112918054543041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-71886003371642001552011-05-18T19:34:41.400-04:002011-05-18T19:34:41.400-04:00Toto, yes, my comment was deleted during the Blogg...Toto, yes, my comment was deleted during the Blogger blunder. I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this review, starting with the hilarious exchange of dialogue at the beginning. I'll never know how Peter Lupus delivered that with a straight face--he apparently didn't get to "play funny" on MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE. This may be my second favorite BP movie, which is saying a lot since it doesn't have Harvey Lembeck in it. And thanks so much for providing the names of all of Jack Fanny's bodybuilders. Remember the question that callers keep asking the library staff in DESK SET? I imagine that somewhere someone is asking a reference librarian the names of all of Flex's cohorts. Now, they can just google it and find the answer in your delightful review!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-62181340388514731872011-05-15T08:15:47.229-04:002011-05-15T08:15:47.229-04:00I would like to thank everyone who posted comments...I would like to thank everyone who posted comments, including the four or five that were here before they disappeared during Blogger maintenance. The Beach Party movies are fun and light! Becky, your comment made me smile this morning!toto2https://www.blogger.com/profile/09652682900471649463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-37387819347254419402011-05-14T01:04:32.478-04:002011-05-14T01:04:32.478-04:00Toto, this was such an entertaining article. It&#...Toto, this was such an entertaining article. It's funny, but I always liked Annette's webbed 2-piece suit too. I haven't seen this one in a while. Those muscle men! I don't relaly like that type -- these guys are almost scary! Lots of fun!ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-78681196611071537622011-05-12T11:03:29.803-04:002011-05-12T11:03:29.803-04:00Biff, Rock, Tug, Riff, Hulk, Sulk, AND Clod? Omigo...Biff, Rock, Tug, Riff, Hulk, Sulk, AND Clod? Omigod - how did they get away w/it? this sounds hilarious - I will definitely make a note to check out the Beach party series! thanks for your great review-Grand Old Movieshttp://grandoldmovies.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-63734783016182315232011-05-12T08:55:58.283-04:002011-05-12T08:55:58.283-04:00Cowabunga!! Review of a Beach Party movie. Between...Cowabunga!! Review of a Beach Party movie. Between songs, fun in the sand, there are some wonderful surfing footage which is my favorite part of the beach movies..Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476174860119487509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-56567612899476880912011-05-12T07:38:47.392-04:002011-05-12T07:38:47.392-04:00What a well written, informative and thoroughly en...What a well written, informative and thoroughly enjoyable post! A superb entry in the BEACH PARTY series, this film is great fun -- though, as you said, some Eric Von Zipper would have made it even better. With Annette Funicello and Luciana Paluzzi, it's a hottie overload and features Dee Dee's most memorable swimsuit. (I'm flabbergasted by the picture of Frankie, who's turned AWAY from Dee Dee!) This was such delightful write-up to read. Wonderful job, toto!sarkoffagushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922698736476674377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5344878851139332715.post-71034634493833107582011-05-12T07:38:47.393-04:002011-05-12T07:38:47.393-04:00Toto, thanks for including that hilarious dialogue...Toto, thanks for including that hilarious dialogue exchange at the start of your review. It's one of my favorite scenes in MUSCLE BEACH PARTY; I don't know how Luciana Paluzzi kept a straight face during Peter Lupus's deadpan delivery. This may be my second favorite BP movie after BEACH BLANKET BLANKET (the first five films are all pretty good). The only thing it's missing is Eric Von Zipper (as you pointed out). I think the writers could have squeezed the Ratz into the plot, but maybe Harvey Lembeck was busy with another project. Although Frankie tries to make Annette jealous in other BP films, I think his only serious fling is with the stunning Ms. Paluzzi, who stole all her scenes in THUNDERBALL. In the end, though, Frankie made the right choice by sticking with Annette. That's what I would have done, too! Your photos are marvelous--just the right amount of beefcake and cheesecake. This was a delightful review of a film that is indeed "a perfect movie for light summer viewing."Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.com