On This Day: June 26, 1981 - Stripes Premieres in Theaters

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On This Day: June 26, 1981 - Stripes Premieres in Theaters
On this day June 26, 1981, the comedy Stripes premiered in theaters. Directed by Ivan Reitman, the film starred Bill Murray and John Candy in a story about two misfits who join the Army on a whim and bring chaos to military life. With its mix of irreverent humor, sharp timing, and memorable one liners, Stripes quickly became one of the most popular comedies of the decade.

The film struck a chord with audiences by blending anti authority humor with a classic underdog story. It helped solidify Bill Murray’s status as a leading comedic star and added to John Candy’s growing popularity during the early 80s.

80s insight: Stripes was originally pitched as a Cheech and Chong movie called Cheech and Chong Join the Army, but the project was reworked with Murray in the lead.

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