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Jun 13, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: June 13, 1986 - Back to School Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 13, 1986, Back to School premiered in theaters. Starring Rodney Dangerfield, the film followed the story of a wealthy but uneducated father who enrolls in college to help motivate his struggling son. What followed was a fast paced comedy packed with outrageous moments, one liners and Dangerfield’s signature style of delivering laughs with perfect timing.

Back to School became a surprise box office hit, earning strong reviews and climbing to number 1 during its opening...

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