I always loved that scene- my dad would get this kind of far away look when we'd watch this part of the movie. He had endless stories of listening to the Wolfman on the radio as a teenager- also when he was overseas in Thailand and Korea in the Air Force on armed services radio. He and my mom would go cruising on weekend nights as teenagers before my dad joined the military and shipped out. He and I loved music, he got me into listening/playing music as a kid. To this day I love music of this era, and it just reminds me of my dad.
I’m not even an American but it’s interesting and I’m happy to hear your family story. TH-cam is a great platform that ppl from all over the world can connect.
I had my own experience with an old school DJ when I was as in radio 30 years ago- he told me to go out there.. be dumb.. travel. Drop everything and go to NYC and find a couch and make my way. I have age on my side and many opportunities that will never come again. Don’t sell out to a lame dame in my home town. Most significant person in my life. Wish I could thank him today. Didn’t go to New York.. but had some legendary times in Germany with a millionairess😊 saw quite a bit of…. the world 😉
Where were you in '62 ???... I was in High School and went to see this film, as quite a lot of the film had been shot in my home town of Petaluma, Ca.... A GREAT place to have grown up in.....
This scene impacts me deeply. Tho I never lived through it the stories I’ve heard and the broadcasts I’ve heard makes me wish I was there. It definitely puts it into perspective of what radio was like back then. We definitely need another wolfman even if you can’t replace an absolute legend
Everyone receives advice when they’re young. You either waste your life or pursue your dreams. I wish I had listened. Though a movie in the 70s but so true.
Back in 1981, I was working at a Denny's restaurant on Highway 36 & Pecos st. Every year, a local radio station would host a big assembly of original artists of the '50s and '60s at M Nicoles arena. Most of the original bands would play, while fans , dressed like that time would dance the time away. After the show, Wolfman Jack , who hosted the gig wanted something to eat,he teally wanted to go to a DENNY'S, which was kust across the street , but security felt it was too risky, so they came all the way out to the one I worked at. He was really nice , everyone let him eat in pease with his body guard and he left bery quietly. And yes, he left a very big tip. It was very memorable
This scene not only relays the feeling, but the look of Mexican radio in general from that era. If you’d have been there under those circumstances, one would understand.
Me? I would want to go return to before 1990s. No major war like Vietnam War which ripped away American youth, economy was stable, job opportunities were plentiful, comedy shows everywhere on TV, best music, best movies, the excitement of having first fully operating system for computer & then internet
My late mother took the not yet 15 year old me to see American Graffiti. I was still too young and naive to appreciate some of the humor but I never forgot the movie. And my mother loved it. This wasn't long before she died.
@@sbarr10 i wish I had watched this film during my teenage years. Wolfman message in this film is profound, go explore the world while you are young. Sadly I watched this film too late, in my late 20s.
Wolfman we love you R.I.P. you are greatly missed but never forgotten God bless you and your family Amen USA American Graffiti is one of my all-time favorite movies chorus growing up in Modesto does help I'm growing up to be a Gearhead LOL USA ❤️🤍💙🎼🎶🎵🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸☮️🤗🛐✝️😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎼🎶🎵
The Temprees A Thousand Miles Away is playing by The Heartbeats and in the Book version of Grease Sonny LaTierri mentions you cheated you lied. On Shows broadcasted on PBS they show these Doo Wop Groups and most aren't even the real members who all but sing for their supper. They really were the blueprint for the next generation of Groups.
First time seeing this and now I know where Regular Show got the idea for that episode in which Muscle Man goes to Kill It Radio & tries to get a dedication read out to Starla only to learn that the station was overrun by an automated system.
... the girl on the taped phone conversation asks, " Can I wiz on you Wolfman " and then he goes right back to talking to Richard Dreyfus. Most never catch that. Lol
Do you think they should make a remake of this movie that takes place in the summer of 2001? In a way the summer of 2001 was also America's last innocent time. Our generation is missing the days before 9/11 very much. In a way we are all glorifying the 1990s, just like early born boomers do with the years before JFK died.
I think because there’s something incredible about someone who seems so much bigger than life. To the teen Wolfman Jack is just this incredible dude? Think the radio hosts from Fallout, a voice of clarity in an uncertain time.
Wolfman Jack for the entire film is this sort of legendary figure on the radio, that plays a fairly major part in narrating the themes and feeling of the movie as it progresses. This scene sets the stage for the ending, as the line between reality and legend blurs, and the character here gets to meet the Wolfman, this figure that's been present in the entire film. The film is about nostalgia and the death of youth and innocence, the end up the easy times in the US in 1962, and these kids in a small Californian town experiencing the end of an era not only for themselves, but the entire country, in one night. It's important for some of the mystery to remain about Wolfman Jack, it leaves the audience wondering for this scene, and then gives the audience a sense of finality and wonder when it's revealed at the end of the scene.
Desert Storm Veteran CPL Aniel Larry Chester Communications now ShortWave 📻 Radio Operator American Forward ⏩ Party Member Legislate USD 1200 A Month For Every Person In America 🎉N.O.W.
This scene has always been impactful and powerful for me
Same for me. The best and most powerful scene of the movie.
Therapy!! He was the best!!!!!!
Wolfman was our DJ at our high-school reunion. He was the best at what he did. He's very well known and missed.
WOLFMAN JACK! The best!!!!
@@LUCKY-mo5ex no
@@sallyjoan YES!
@@LUCKY-mo5ex no.
@@sallyjoan YES
I always loved that scene- my dad would get this kind of far away look when we'd watch this part of the movie. He had endless stories of listening to the Wolfman on the radio as a teenager- also when he was overseas in Thailand and Korea in the Air Force on armed services radio. He and my mom would go cruising on weekend nights as teenagers before my dad joined the military and shipped out. He and I loved music, he got me into listening/playing music as a kid. To this day I love music of this era, and it just reminds me of my dad.
Your dad was a cool guy...you are lucky to have known him. Vietnam Nam kept me from knowing mine.
I’m not even an American but it’s interesting and I’m happy to hear your family story. TH-cam is a great platform that ppl from all over the world can connect.
Not only an awesome scene, but Wolfman was a good actor too
I was lucky enough to meet Wolfman Jack in person when I was young. What a cool guy.
"😄have a popsicle" a nice cold popsicle fixes almost anything. Love this scene. Wolfman Jack and Richard Dreyfuss are great in this scene..
I went to see American Graffiti at the movie.....one of the greatest movies of my life and my teenage years.
I had my own experience with an old school DJ when I was as in radio 30 years ago- he told me to go out there.. be dumb.. travel. Drop everything and go to NYC and find a couch and make my way. I have age on my side and many opportunities that will never come again. Don’t sell out to a lame dame in my home town. Most significant person in my life. Wish I could thank him today. Didn’t go to New York.. but had some legendary times in Germany with a millionairess😊 saw quite a bit of…. the world 😉
The man was a true master life changing scene.
"Clap for the Wolfman!!"
He gonna rate your record high.
He was my favorite radio announcer my condolences to his family and friends and fans
Where were you in '62 ???... I was in High School and went to see this film, as quite a lot of the film had been shot in my home town of Petaluma, Ca.... A GREAT place to have grown up in.....
I was born in the wrong decade. I love this era.
@@adam_p99I feel really sorry that generations after mine didn't have good times like we had!! At least you can listen to good songs on YT. ♥️♥️
This film is from the 70s, not 1962
@@trashyraccoon2615 The movie is about kids in 1962
@trashyraccoon2615 I KNOW that.... "Where were you in '62" was on the MOVIE POSTER... Duh....
I love that Curt didn't give him away.
This scene impacts me deeply. Tho I never lived through it the stories I’ve heard and the broadcasts I’ve heard makes me wish I was there. It definitely puts it into perspective of what radio was like back then. We definitely need another wolfman even if you can’t replace an absolute legend
One of the greatest movies ever.
Love this scene. Love this movie. That's a very young Richard Dreyfuss.
Everyone receives advice when they’re young. You either waste your life or pursue your dreams. I wish I had listened. Though a movie in the 70s but so true.
Yeah. I wish I asked and listened more during my 18-27 yrs old. Felt like I didn't explore & see the world enough, I didn't work hard enough
@@Cyan_Nightingale as long as you’re still breathing, there’s still time. coming from a 22 yr old
Back in 1981, I was working at a Denny's restaurant on Highway 36 & Pecos st.
Every year, a local radio station would host a big assembly of original artists of the '50s and '60s at M Nicoles arena.
Most of the original bands would play, while fans , dressed like that time would dance the time away.
After the show, Wolfman Jack , who hosted the gig wanted something to eat,he teally wanted to go to a DENNY'S, which was kust across the street , but security felt it was too risky, so they came all the way out to the one I worked at.
He was really nice , everyone let him eat in pease with his body guard and he left bery quietly.
And yes, he left a very big tip.
It was very memorable
Dj’s were everything from the 60’s through the 80’s. AM was first back then and then FM blew up everything. I miss those days
This scene not only relays the feeling, but the look of Mexican radio in general from that era. If you’d have been there under those circumstances, one would understand.
I met the Wolfman once. He was a great guy.
Legendary! Best movie ever. Best regards from Poland🇵🇱🥰
He lived here in NC and is buried here. My sister ran into him once on a flight from Raleigh.
Wolfman gave himself away by just his snicker just before kurt left. No denying who that laugh belongs too, quite destinct.
This movie makes me feel so utterly sad and alone. I can’t stand what the world is today. Ide do anything to go back to the 60s and 70s…
At least your not alone in feeling that way
Same Here 😢❤
You’d do great if you’re white. If not, might not be the best thing lol
Me? I would want to go return to before 1990s. No major war like Vietnam War which ripped away American youth, economy was stable, job opportunities were plentiful, comedy shows everywhere on TV, best music, best movies, the excitement of having first fully operating system for computer & then internet
Yep. Coming of age in the 70's and 80's, i wouldn't trade it for the world. A damn shame what these kids have to deal with these days
Movie was a prelude to future stars of that era.
The inspiration for Wolverine's voice.
SOURCE: Cal Dodd interview
And some Clint Eastwood and Steve McQueen mixed in!
Love you wolf man ❤
My late mother took the not yet 15 year old me to see American Graffiti. I was still too young and naive to appreciate some of the humor but I never forgot the movie. And my mother loved it. This wasn't long before she died.
Sorry you lost your mother so young.
Your mom has great taste in cinema. Any parents who introduced this kind of film to their children are great.
@@sbarr10 i wish I had watched this film during my teenage years. Wolfman message in this film is profound, go explore the world while you are young. Sadly I watched this film too late, in my late 20s.
Ladies and gentlemen - Bob Weston Smith - the one, the only Wolfman Jack!
Cant beat a bit of Do-Wop! and im an 80s Child! Love it! The DJ (WolfMan) Has a solid groomed beard in this film! 👍
I’m in my 30’s but grew up absolutely loving Wolfman Jack 😩💔
Wolfman we love you R.I.P. you are greatly missed but never forgotten God bless you and your family Amen USA American Graffiti is one of my all-time favorite movies chorus growing up in Modesto does help I'm growing up to be a Gearhead LOL USA ❤️🤍💙🎼🎶🎵🦅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸☮️🤗🛐✝️😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🎼🎶🎵
The street race with Harrison Ford was the best 4 minutes in cinema history
I was just a young teen but immediately knew that Wolfman Jack was the coolest man!
The Temprees A Thousand Miles Away is playing by The Heartbeats and in the Book version of Grease Sonny LaTierri mentions you cheated you lied. On Shows broadcasted on PBS they show these Doo Wop Groups and most aren't even the real members who all but sing for their supper. They really were the blueprint for the next generation of Groups.
The way I interpreted the wolf man was like damn I got to work a lot and I’m stuck here
This is one of my favorite movies ❤
THE WOILF MAN HAD SOUL.
First time seeing this and now I know where Regular Show got the idea for that episode in which Muscle Man goes to Kill It Radio & tries to get a dedication read out to Starla only to learn that the station was overrun by an automated system.
"Do you love da Wolfman? Have mercy"
I think I would've liked to live in the rockabilly era as a teenager.
... the girl on the taped phone conversation asks, " Can I wiz on you Wolfman " and then he goes right back to talking to Richard Dreyfus. Most never catch that. Lol
Never caught that one! Gives me an excuse to watch it again!
Wonderful Movie❤
🐺 wolfman jack ✊
I’ve never seen someone struggle to understand someone’s a personality
I became a big fan of Wolfman Jack because of this scene.
Love it!
Never WE know who could ever MEET 😮ever...❤
Wolfman Jack from x e r b radio station with 50,000 watts of Soul power
My God.
Do you think they should make a remake of this movie that takes place in the summer of 2001? In a way the summer of 2001 was also America's last innocent time. Our generation is missing the days before 9/11 very much. In a way we are all glorifying the 1990s, just like early born boomers do with the years before JFK died.
Why did they call him Jack?
Is there a cooler cat than Wolfman .?
That made the movie.
One of the best movie scenes I’ve ever seen.
Have a popsicle
I just cannot
I hear Tony Soprano on the other side
Aye…
Split personality can be a highly debilitating mental illness. Thank god Wolfman has a handle on it..
Why did he lie to the teen.
I think because there’s something incredible about someone who seems so much bigger than life. To the teen Wolfman Jack is just this incredible dude? Think the radio hosts from Fallout, a voice of clarity in an uncertain time.
Being a radio dj isn't exactly a great job, like a luchadore, you want to keep your physical identity secret.
When I am MC or do live events I am not the same person, you turn into someone else.
Wolfman Jack for the entire film is this sort of legendary figure on the radio, that plays a fairly major part in narrating the themes and feeling of the movie as it progresses. This scene sets the stage for the ending, as the line between reality and legend blurs, and the character here gets to meet the Wolfman, this figure that's been present in the entire film. The film is about nostalgia and the death of youth and innocence, the end up the easy times in the US in 1962, and these kids in a small Californian town experiencing the end of an era not only for themselves, but the entire country, in one night. It's important for some of the mystery to remain about Wolfman Jack, it leaves the audience wondering for this scene, and then gives the audience a sense of finality and wonder when it's revealed at the end of the scene.
Desert Storm Veteran CPL Aniel Larry Chester Communications now ShortWave 📻 Radio Operator American Forward ⏩ Party Member Legislate USD 1200 A Month For Every Person In America 🎉N.O.W.
The Wolfman was the best I was a teenager and he was the Wolfman. Need I say more.
Great Clip From a Great Movie ! Thanks George Lucas !😊❤
Took George Lucas a while to drum up the money with help from Francis Ford Coppala. Thank goodness it was made and is a Classic!