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Skatetown, U.S.A. is a 1979 American comedy musical film produced to capitalize on the short-lived fad of roller disco. Directed by William A. Levey, the film features many television stars from the 1960s and 1970s, among them Scott Baio, Flip Wilson, Maureen McCormick, Ron Palillo and Ruth Buzzi. Patrick Swayze's leading role as the skater "Ace" was his first movie performance. Also in the cast are Sydney Lassick,…
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When I was a kid, skate-parks meant something very different than they do now. We called them "roller-rinks" and it was just a fun place to hang out. They were everywhere and they catered to kids and adults alike. Although I was too young to experience this, many of the skateparks turned into racy nightclubs when it got dark and the kids were forced to leave. Skatetown USA was made in 1979 and presented a rather ove…More
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