#94 - "Adventures in Babysitting" (1987) with Bethany Wells

80s Flick Flashback

This 80s flick is a shining example of teenage adventures and unexpected chaos. This lively comedy about growing up invites us to revisit the wild night that forever changed the lives of a suburban babysitter and her diverse group of charges. The clever dialogue, surprising plot twists, and memorable characters make it a timeless favorite for those who grew up in the '80s. It reminds us that sometimes the most unforgettable nights are the unplanned ones, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary, and friendships are forged in the midst of unexpected adventures. So jump into the station wagon, grab your plastic Thor hammer, and get ready to sing the blues as Tim Williams and guest cohost, Bethany Wells, discuss “Adventures in Babysitting” from 1987 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast.

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

• For his directorial debut, Columbus said he reviewed 100 scripts. He chose Adventures in Babysitting because he felt comfortable with its scale.
• The tow truck driver hits a lawn jockey after reaching his house. Knocking over lawn jockeys later became a running joke in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York also directed by Chris Columbus.
• The two rival gangs on the El Train challenge each other to a fight when the train crosses "Devereux" street, an in-joke towards director Chris Columbus' wife Monica Devereux, and father-in-law Clarke Devereux who both appear in the movie.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Rotten Tomatoes, Box Office Mojo

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/adventures-babysitting-turns-30-keith-coogan-tells-stories/story?id=48363478

https://freshfiction.tv/19-things-about-adventures-in-babysitting-you-probably-didnt-know/

https://www.eightieskids.com/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-adventures-in-babysitting/

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