On this day April 8, 1988, the body swap comedy 18 Again premiered in theaters, starring legendary entertainer George Burns alongside Charlie Schlatter. The film followed a familiar but fun 80s concept what happens when an old man suddenly finds himself in the body of a teenager?
George Burns played Jack Watson, a wealthy and sharp witted 81 year old who magically swaps bodies with his 18 year old grandson. As Jack adjusts to high school life in a young body, his grandson is left in a coma, creating both chaos and unexpected lessons. The movie delivered laughs, heartwarming moments, and a chance for Burns to show off his classic comedic timing in his final leading film role.
18 Again also featured a young Pauly Shore in one of his earliest film appearances, adding to the movie’s 80s charm.
Fun fact: 18 Again was George Burns’s last starring role in a feature film before he retired from acting.
Trivia question: What comedy legend starred in 18 Again and played a character who swaps bodies with his grandson?
George Burns played Jack Watson, a wealthy and sharp witted 81 year old who magically swaps bodies with his 18 year old grandson. As Jack adjusts to high school life in a young body, his grandson is left in a coma, creating both chaos and unexpected lessons. The movie delivered laughs, heartwarming moments, and a chance for Burns to show off his classic comedic timing in his final leading film role.
18 Again also featured a young Pauly Shore in one of his earliest film appearances, adding to the movie’s 80s charm.
Fun fact: 18 Again was George Burns’s last starring role in a feature film before he retired from acting.
Trivia question: What comedy legend starred in 18 Again and played a character who swaps bodies with his grandson?
