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At the Drive-In November 28, 2003
Runtime: 120 min Plot Synopsis: a musical time capsule of the late 1950s
and early '60s, featuring some of the biggest hits of the era --
beach tunes, teen idol ballads, and good old rock 'n' roll - performed
on a stage transformed into a nostalgic drive-in, complete with
period cars! The special aired on PBS stations December 2003. Fabian
hosts an unprecedented lineup. AT THE DRIVE-IN plays like a living
jukebox for a generation, and the audience only stops dancing in
the aisles long enough to grant standing ovations to The Orlons'
"Wah Watusi," and "Don't Hang Up;" Ray Peterson's
poignant rendition of "Tell Laura I Love Her;" Chris Montez's
performance of "Let's Dance" and The Nelsons' stirring
tribute medley of their father's "Garden Party," "Travelin'
Man," "It's Late," and "Hello Mary Lou."
The reverberating drums of The Surfaris' "Wipe Out" wash
over the crowd; Bobby Vee and The Vees recall the perfect Saturday
night date soundtrack with a set including "Take Good Care
of My Baby," "Devil or Angel," and "(The) Night
Has A Thousand Eyes;" Merrilee Rush triggers a flood of memories
with showstopping renditions of "Be My Baby" and "Angel
of the Morning;" The Rip Chords reunite for "409"
and "Hey Little Cobra;" and Dodie Stevens still epitomizes
teen romance with "(Tan Shoes and) Pink Shoe Laces." AT
THE DRIVE-IN was taped in August 2003 at Bass Concert Hall at The
University of Texas Performing Arts Center in Austin, Texas. Cast: Produced by: Robert Blees and Roy Huggins |
