On July 23, 1982, the comedy film “Zapped” made its debut in theaters. Directed by Robert J. Rosenthal, the movie stars Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Felice Schachter, and Heather Thomas. Despite its modest budget, the film managed to garner significant attention and achieved a box office success, earning $16.9 million. “Zapped” is a quirky teen comedy that blends science fiction with high school antics, making it a memorable entry in the early ’80s film landscape.