Kevin Bacon returns to Payson High on prom night for 40th anniversary of ‘Footloose’
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- Опубликовано: 27 сен 2024
- Kevin Bacon is at Payson High School today, where 40 years ago, he filmed the 1984 movie “Footloose.”
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I grew up back in the 80s. Excellent movie! I still crank up this song in the car. I will be 56 in a few months. Love you, Kevin Bacon!
I was born in 85 and I know this danm movie by 💜
This guy could literally be anywhere in the world doing something else. The fact that he chose to return the school for the students and for the fans just shows the kind of guy he really is!!
Calm down, it's not that big a deal
@@tommyriam8320 Tell that to the kids of Payson high!! Considering that this will be the school's final prom because the school is set to be demolished next year, I do consider it a big deal!!
@@Louis275he's just a guy like everyone else. Calm down. Just because he's there doesn't mean he's a good guy because you don't know him. He could be there for right reasons...he could be there to feed his ego. We don't know because we don't know him..
@@johnengle4707 True but at least give the guy the benefit of the doubt!! Besides, they reached out to him!!
@@Louis275 lol, you're full of life and endless possibilities...Ok he's great!
That's sweet of him to do that.
He is a star but he's also a good person and cares about fans.
Not sure how many kids he has, but his one daughter went to college in our local area. He and Kyra would occasionally be spotted in downtown and were always gracious to people who approached them. A friend of mine got to meet them both. Very nice people!
Great guy 😊
Kevin Bacon is just soooooo cool !! ...... 40 years..... Footloose was 40 years ago!!!???
That means we're all 40 years older?? 😮 Oh my goodness!! 😊❤
Right?! When did that happen?!🤣
I was 11. I’m so thankful I’m 51.
IKR? How did this happen? :)
Yeah, but stay gold, Ponyboy!
(Same era of great movies; let me have this one.)
@@Mmdmade Same here. I can't believe 40 years has passed...I STILL love this movie!!!
Love this Man. Not only a good actor but a person who wants to give back to his community.
He lives in that community?
I'm watching *"A Few Good Men"* as we speak. Kevin Bacon is a very good actor and so down-to-earth. Love that about him. Congratulations Payson HS for your diligence in getting him there and for your commitment to your community.
What a gentleman,he kept his promise,love and respect,Footloose ❤
Well done Kevin and congrats to to the students who got him there. 👍
Love Kevin Bacon. So awesome he came.
So what's on the rest of the agenda for Kevin?
You are the man to do this Kevin Bacon!!!! High admiration and respect!
Kevin Bacon is a well-loved and special person that God has planted on this Earth to do something special in his life. The movie Footloose was made in 1984 at Payson High School in Utah Kevin came back for One Last Dance in 2024. Today marks 40 years since the movie Footloose was made in 1984... God bless Kevin Bacon in a big thank you for coming back to Payson High School for the 2024 prom God bless many prayers for these kids when Kevin Bacon and his family❤😊 Kevin has a big heart and this was wonderful for him to do we all need to thank him for today😊❤
So cool! I loved that movie. I saw it in the 1980s, when I was 17, and am now 57. Before that movie, because of the church I was raised in, I thought I was terrible because I liked to dance around the rec room with music on. I wasn't allowed to go to any dances. I was so glad when "Ren", played by Kevin Bacon, quoted scripture in that movie, that said it was good to dance. It changed my life for the good. Was and still is my favourite movie. I still dance when I can, at a dance and around my apartment. It makes me happy.😊❤
May I ask which religion you belong(ed) to?
Good for you! 😃
What a great thing for him to do. It's a reunion 40 years in the making, especially since the school is going to be torn down. I'm glad he was available and made himself available to the Payson community since Footloose helped put him on the map for his future successes.
Hey Kevin you have a heart of gold showing up for the kids that's just awesome bro.
The way he walked out to the stage gave me flashbacks to when he was younger and doing this movie. . ❤️❤️❤️
The message in that movie also brings a simple solution to whatever your go through, music and dance . If you dance at any situation your anger frustration disappointment, or somebody might have upset you or any thing . Just put music on and dance 💃
Love Kevin Bacon he is so very COOL 40 years later cannot believe Footloose came out 40 years ago he is forever Cool
What an awesome show of support. I just watched the movie again and its still one of my favorites. For him to take the time to return to Payson Utah for a 40 year reunion of the movie was just great. Much respect Mr. Bacon!
Truly - this is a lovely moment for the students, staff, and families. Mr. Bacon spending time and encouraging the kids just touches my heart. I'm very happy for everyone involved! I hope everyone has enjoyed the day!
Kevin seems like such a chill dude even though he has been going strong with a movie and TV career forever. He never was one of the problematic jerks from Hollywood. Long Live Kevin Bacon
So cool of him to be there How many times we watched Footloose listened to the music danced and all 40 years ago and still doing it today
So cool Kevin Bacon was there gave some of his time. An actor I always liked
For those that think it’s lame, it’s a credit to him after 40 years they still care.. maybe not a 1,000’s showed but it was for the kids
This was for the students and the people of that town it wasn't for the world and what he did is amazing
Thanks Kevin for coming back to Payson High School those kids will never forget the day they had & thanks for Staring in such a really Awesome movie
What a special person ❤️ you are Kevin Bacon, taking time from your busy life for students. As a teacher for 40 years, I'll remember your integrity expressed in behalf of so many hopeful kids for a better community and a life of integrity too
Kevin is such a good sport, great sense of humor, not big-headed at all, appreciative, humble guy. That's what makes him so likeable. What a great thing he did. ♥♥♥
I was ten years old in 1984 and that is also the year we moved out of ogden,UT 😎 Footloose is a phenomenal movie with a stellar cast 😍 much love from the middle of America ✌️🩷🤩
9 years old, watching Footloose at the drive-in. One of my favorite memories!
10 years old watching it at the local neighborhood theatre. 1 of my favorite movies
Just awesome for him to participate in this with the kids. Very cool.
A nice guy with love for his fans and the school..the school kids are the coolest and deserve credit for their love of their alma mater and history..congratulations .I watch footloose in the 80s..so cheers
I love him even more now!!
He's speechless and humbled.
Damn, it’s been 40 yrs already?
It feels as if it was 2 yrs ago.
Oh my gosh, how exciting for these kids and a farewell to the building! So cool kevin bacon showed up, good man really.
THAT'S FANTASTIC!! OMG, my husband was an extra in that movie. It's one of our favorites, and the best movie to teach everyone to calm the eff down and quit being so uptight! Freedom!! This is so cool!
That's really cool! I've lived in Payson and in Lehi, both places that his movie was filmed in!
Which place was your husband an extra in?
Love you Kevin! This is such a great thing you going back to this school.
The six degrees of Kevin bacon, he’s come full circle. 😎
You did a good thing here Kevin Bacon.!! I hope you know what an impact you had on all of these young adults. T hey will remember this day for the rest of their lives, just the way Footloose is forever in my mind. You were the perfect actor for this movie!!! You still look amazing.
This is so awesome!!!
Thank you Kevin❤️
Bring back the following kevin i loved that show
I'm 45 years old every time I hear this song he comes to mind and I start moving and grooving LOL this is so cool this really is so cool 😎😎😎
I love that you kept your promise to attend.
We need more people in the world like Kevin Bacon! I just love this so much!
One of my favorite actors ever very underrated.
Such a good dude!!! I wish more of the actors/ actresses came back with him!
Very cool!!! Thank you Mr. Bacon for doing this for the kids.
Welcome back to Utah!! Living in Draper. Thanks for showing this state such love.
Footloose was so much fun to see as a teenager! Wonderful that the kids still have that connection to it! Kevin Bacon is a great guy
Kevin is such a Great Guy.
That's pretty cool that he showed up.
Kevin Bacon your the bomb
So awesome!
So jealous!! How fun!!!!
‘Footloose’ was absolutely Fantastic and Kevin Bacon You are The Best Memorable ‘Footloose’ Guy We All Loved Even Today This was Absolutely Amazing for a Comeback Invitation! Very Kool and You are that Amazing Guy! Congrats to Everyone creating a Memorable Timeline!
Love this - such lucky kids...what a great story! So glad he went~
He still has that cool "Bacon Walk" 😂😂
What a great memory...honestly you haven't changed much. I follow you and your lovely wife on FB and love your farm life. Cutest goats ever. Love ya ❤
I've always liked Kevin Bacon's movies. He can play a bad guy as well as the good guy with such perfection, yet he's always cool, humble and awesome. It's hard to believe he was in Animal House, River Wild, Tremors, Sleepers. His range from comedy, musical, horror, action, drama, crime. His talent knows no boundaries, while being a loving husband and parent.
Love Kevin Bacon and his wife. They are the cutest
Such is the power of social media.
My favorite actor and a movie I grew up watching bringing KB in my house to watch and entertain us,thanks KEVIN, now how bout FOOTLOOSE 2??
He is just the best ❤
wow the Kevin Bacon! coolest moment ever
Love Kevin Bacon👏👏👏👏👏
KB great actor, great person
It’s great to see a celebrity honor his word & visit his old school. He could of easily said no but he decided to use his platform to help inspire young people. Hats off to Kevin Bacon.
Amazing!! What a great guy!!
i love everything about you Kevin Bacon
This is the best thing ever! Kevin, I just love that you took the time to do this and did not blow it off. That really does make you a STAR! Way to go!
Where did the years go, constantly reminded. Hope those today have something positive to reflect back on.🤔
He is amazing ❤
Kevin rocks! Super good actor and big star and he made time to do this. Wonderful. He’s a good man too.
You Ute Lions are really lucky in Payson, UT. Those of us in Payson , AZ are really bumbed out😪
I had friends move there in the late 80's or early 90's. Sanchez
Don't know anything about Bacon or the Footloose movie...was hoping an actor I barely knew of was visiting Payson, ARIZONA...lol
Footloose is awesome and a classic movie will always be popular ❤😊
Kevin Bacon, L❤VE from NYC. You still got it. Always always love that sexy walk of yours 🫢
We all wish we had this level of swagger walking into any room….
I think Footloose is such a successful movie for many reasons. It is a feel-good movie that makes you realize that no matter what your age is, you can make a difference. Looking back at this and just seeing the dancing and how the kids were reminds me of simpler times and just having fun. I have to tip my hat to whoever was in charge of picking the filming locations for this movie. I don't think they could have picked a better location than the state of Utah. Payson and the Provo areas have a small-town look and beautiful countryside with the snow-capped mountains. Just beautiful.
This man has a level of coolness that no one else has.
I've been following this story since the beginning. I'm so proud of this school for not giving up until they brought Kevin Bacon back. This movie was my childhood also. I went to see it at age 14 with all my friends. I saw it 4 times in theater and hundreds of times growing up. Great job, guys. I'm so happy Kevin made it to the school.
I saw this movie when it first came out, on a big screen, not in a multiplex theater. It was such a fun movie! It was filmed in Utah and my husband and I have visited Utah a few times to see the National parks and to Park City. That town where Footloose was filmed of course, grew a lot since 1984. I've seen Footloose several times. Still makes you want to get up and dance. And Kevin Bacon is still hot and a great actor. Loved him in Animal House and Diner, and all the great movies he has been in. So cool he went back after 40 years to greet the kids at their high school! ❤😊
A number of my friends were extras in this movie. Believe it or not, it wasn't a high-budget film - just $7.5 million, so they used lots of local talent. What an impact it has had on everyone over the last 40 years.
I absolutely love Kevin Bacon! Such a talented man. Great actor, singer, husband and father. Just overall, a wonderful human being. Rock on Kevin!!!
I gave birth to my only child, Benjamin, Nov. 3rd 1996 at Sherman hospital in Elgin, Illinois. When he was born, «Footloose» was on the TV in the delivery room. Brilliant! 😆 🇳🇴💙🇺🇸🥳
Love it!!
Kevin you SOOOOOOO ROCK!!!!!!!!!
That signature walk! Kevin Bacon, Legend! ❤
I thought he would dance with them, dang lol.
So handsome. Loved footloose. One of the greatest movies from my teen days. He was so great in The invisible man. Amazing actor. Love his actress wife also. Shucks I thought he was going to dance. 😢 ❤
Quick! Everyone whip your bacon strips out!
Kevin Bacon has aged really well. Whatever age he actually is, he looks about ten years younger.
For anyone commenting or thinking about the empty seats, don’t. When a local pro hockey player comes to one of our elementary schools, only students and faculty can attend the assembly. Not even parents are allowed. I can’t even imagine if Mr. Bacon were to come to town for an event like this and all could attend... It would be impossible. And yeah, what a great human. ☺️❤️ very cool indeed.
This is truly awesome he has always been one of my favorite ppl/actors
I love Kevin Bacon. He is a standup dude. I can remember seeing this movie at 7 and performing a dance at summer camp to that song.
At the end that's what I do now at 77, chair Dancing 😂
Just gotta LOVE Kevin Bacon for his amazing talent and beautiful heart!! ❤😊 Coolest Dude ever!!
❤ him!
One of our greatest actors
For Kevin Bacon to come to their prom is a symbolic thing man because he was an advocate for the prom in his movie!
Awesome. There should be a 40 year anniversary for most movies from the 80's, since most of them were awesome too. How could this movie not be awesome when it has an awesome soundtrack and a positive message? Kevin Bacon still looks young at 65!
He still looks amazing ❤he's one of my favorite actors 😊
The music made that movie. Kenny Logins!