Comments from Mike Rogers

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Mike Rogers commented about Imperial Theatre on Feb 8, 2010 at 8:22 pm

You know Letterbox movies with the Black masking on certain movies usually scope. People see them on TV and think the bottom and top have been cut,hence the word,LETTERBOX.

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Mike Rogers commented about National Hills Theatre on Feb 8, 2010 at 8:20 pm

Another Late show moviegoer said he was"going To kick my ASS “ for making him stop smoking, After the movie never did see him. Late ShoWs brought out Augusta’s Finest.

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Mike Rogers commented about National Hills Theatre on Feb 8, 2010 at 8:18 pm

Here is one from our late show crowd. I am standing by the back door looking down on our late show crowd when i spot a fellow close to the screen walk behind the curtains time i get down there he has peed all behind the curtain.Drunk as a skunk. Oh the good old late shows.

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Mike Rogers commented about Rosa Drive-In on Feb 8, 2010 at 8:12 pm

Chuck, thanks for clearing that up. I have family in the Cumberland Gap area so i would visit the old site.So now its a gas station. I was able to video tape it.
Also visited the TAZEWELL DRIVE-In over the mountain in Tenn. It is on CT.
Is the 4 plex still open in the mall. I couldn’t believe the prices for first run movies! {cheap}

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Mike Rogers commented about Phipps Plaza 1 & 2 and Penthouse Theatre on Feb 7, 2010 at 10:56 pm

How can anyone say 2001 was boring! Do you have any idea the talent that came from that film. You would have to see 2001 in70mm on a large screen.Well, forget about it.theatres today have SMALL screens.
Had it not been for the craftsmen on that film i would hate to see the direction of sci-fi. This Computer made stuff is the worst thing that happened to the movies.
For one thing it took jobs from behind the camera and it front of the camera.

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Mike Rogers commented about Capri Theatre on Feb 7, 2010 at 10:42 pm

I have several Pictures,Including a handbill for coming attractions.

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Mike Rogers commented about Cherokee Theatre on Feb 7, 2010 at 9:51 pm

It might be a small world.My mom’s sister married a Parrott and i will ask her if Uncle Clyde was related to W.H.Parrott.

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Mike Rogers commented about Cherokee Theatre on Feb 7, 2010 at 9:49 pm

Yeah,Your right.Last time I drove by the old CHEROKEE theatre it was selling furniture.I have the Skyway Drive in listed in Lafollette,but also was told of the STARLITE DRIVE in there.But I have no idea of its location.

The little twin theatre was still open and being run by Carmike,But really run down from what i could tell for looking outside into the lobby.

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Mike Rogers commented about Cherokee Theatre on Feb 7, 2010 at 12:12 am

It would be a long shot,but if the Lafayette local paper had morgue they might be able to locate the times that Flatt&Scruggs played at the CHEROKEE.At least you could get the ad printed in that day’s issue.But most likely,the paper was a weekly. Still I am sure they ran movie ads.

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Mike Rogers commented about Southside Twin Cinemas on Feb 5, 2010 at 10:22 pm

Ray, did you read the owner of the KNOX THEATRE passed away? It is on the KNOX THEATRE site on CT. You knew him?

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Mike Rogers commented about Regal Riviera Stadium 8 on Feb 5, 2010 at 10:19 pm

Check out GASTON MALL Theatre.I wonder if you ever talked a projectionist into doing what that operator did for us late one night.

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Mike Rogers commented about Imperial Theatre on Feb 5, 2010 at 10:01 pm

The old carbon arcs with the 20 minute reels are in the booth. However,one projector was moved from its position.I think they are still in the booth.
Tim Campbell,the stage manager who like to show a film series.They have a nice Video set up,that when Tim ran a movie for me this old theatre dog was impressed since i am pro 35mm film,not discs,but it looked good. HE said LETTERBOX movies cause problems,because people think the movie is cut. I suggested using a masking like we did at GCC when we showed scope.

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Mike Rogers commented about Knox Theatre on Feb 5, 2010 at 9:52 pm

There was a “LEAVE IT TO BEAVER” episode on that same subject.

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Mike Rogers commented about Miller Theatre on Feb 5, 2010 at 9:40 pm

Ed,I included a story on SHERDIAN SQUARE THEATRE In PITTSBURG.iT IS ON CT.

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Mike Rogers commented about Plaza Theater on Feb 5, 2010 at 9:37 pm

Tisloews,All i did and you could have done it was save every old BOXOFFICE magazine i would find at work and exploring old theatres. The owner of the KNOX THEATRE passed away .I reprinted a small part of his obit.

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Mike Rogers commented about Noyo Theatre on Feb 5, 2010 at 9:34 pm

Tisloews,Glad you are back.I had the same problems.

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Mike Rogers commented about Miller Theatre on Feb 5, 2010 at 9:29 pm

Georgia Theatres GOT all the UA product..It was nice when you could sit in a theatre all day if one wished.

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Mike Rogers commented about Rosa Drive-In on Feb 3, 2010 at 10:15 pm

NOW SHOWING “COTTONPICKIN'CHICKENPICKERS” and “HERCULES and the CAPTIVE WOMEN” admission was $1.00. 1952.

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Mike Rogers commented about Rosa Drive-In on Feb 3, 2010 at 10:13 pm

NOW SHOWING early 50’s. “I HATE YOUR GUTS” second feature is"CAN-CAN"
Coming next was “I LIKE MONEY” “BROKEN LAND” and “THE THIRD PICTURE” 2 color cartoons.

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Mike Rogers commented about River Breeze Drive-In on Feb 3, 2010 at 10:09 pm

NOW SHOWING Sept.18 1967 2 epics of terror

“THE HORRIBLE DR.HICHCOCK” and “THE AWFUL DR. ORLOF.” This was also playing at the DIXIE-LEE in Knoxville,Tenn.

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Mike Rogers commented about Park Theatre on Feb 3, 2010 at 10:03 pm

NOW SHOWING IT IS 1952
PARK THEATRE SEPT 23-24 “HALF ANGEL” and “PEOPLE WILL TALK”

1952 “YELLOW HAIRED KID” plus a second hit “CAT PEOPLE”

MORE MOVIES THAT PLAYED THE PARK.

“HIGH NOON"
"SURRENDER"
MAN IN THE SADDLE”

“HIT THE ICE” Abbott and Costello
“LONE STAR” Clark Gable

They had a Halloween party show at 10:00 and MIDNIGHT

“CONDEMMED TO HANG” and “HOUSE OF DARKNESS” 1952.

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Mike Rogers commented about Tennessee Theatre on Feb 3, 2010 at 9:54 pm

Sept.18 1967 NOW SHOWING Sandy Dennis in “ UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE”

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Mike Rogers commented about Grove Theater on Feb 3, 2010 at 9:47 pm

IT is Sept.18 1967 and NOW SHOWING at the GROVE is “TRACK OF THUNDER” and “THUNDER ROAD”

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Mike Rogers commented about Regal Riviera Stadium 8 on Feb 3, 2010 at 9:45 pm

NOW SHOWING AT THE RIVIERA Sept.18 1967

DUAL THRILLS…. “TRACK OF THUNDER” and “ THUNDER ROAD” box opened opened at 11 am for this double feature.

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Mike Rogers commented about Knoxville Drive-In on Feb 3, 2010 at 9:41 pm

NOW SHOWING AT THE KNOXVILLE DRIVE IN Sept. 18 1967

“IRMA LA DOUCE” and “TOM JONES” this was also playing at the FAMILY DRIVE IN Knoxville. Plus color cartoon.