Kevin Bacon surprises students of 'Footloose' high school!
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День томуFour decades after Kevin Bacon shouted “let’s dance” in “Footloose,” students at Payson High School where the movie was filmed are on an all-out mission to have the star attend their prom. In a TODAY exclusive, NBC’s Kaylee Hartung reports on their viral campaign - and Bacon's live response!
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#kevinbacon #footloose #paysonhighschool
@MsLemon1971 Місяць тому
Kevin Bacon is a great person. Everyone have a fantastic time at the Payson High 2024 Prom!
@user-ip5dm6jf8k Місяць тому
Kevin Bacon is a good guy!
@jennygiallanza4524 Місяць тому
I love him and Kyra. They are the best
@charleschudley4661 Місяць тому
My daughter will be there, she goes to that high school. How awesome.
@cuzmcc Місяць тому
kevin bacon once went to rent a unit in new york and they only had a unit with 2 rooms and a guy was there to rent as well they looked at each other and said want to share a unit they agreed lived together for 4 years became friends and to this day kevin meets up with him for lunch
@choosethewright7652 Місяць тому
That’s cool. The kids can put that on their future resume. No real world skills upon graduating HS but: “Kevin Bacon came to my prom so I got that going for me!”🤪
@jomarzan Місяць тому
We live in Payson, Utah where all this is taking place. My daughter is a sophomore at Payson HS this year. Not just the school, but the whole community here has been excited about the idea of Kevin Bacon coming to Prom.
@rondas7772 Місяць тому
Is this Payson Arizona?
@2000calleen Місяць тому
@@rondas7772 Payson Utah
@theamberheardplaylist6768 Місяць тому
-Come over an see the protest at the movie theatre about Amber Heard’s Role Reduction NEW
@rondas7772 Місяць тому
@@2000calleen oh okay gotcha
@DoubleRVids Місяць тому
It sounds like there will be more than just the kids at the prom!
@wildlyunrulyadventures3942 Місяць тому
I found myself stupid smiling the entire 6 minutes and 13 seconds. My cheeks hurt! It is so *refreshing* to see an entire high school full of young people working together in such a positive way!! They shared a goal and a dream and saw it come to reality. That's remarkable, especially these days. And we all knew Kevin would come through without a doubt!! I hope they preserve the school as a museum. Congratulations to all these young people. A reminder that anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
@geraldnorth7985 Місяць тому
Yea no school shootings, beating up students, or stabbings, just kids working together, not like California here. To much violence, I grew up in the 70s in California nothing back then like now, back then no violence, people had respect, people were nice now forget it.
@californianorma876 Місяць тому
Good parenting, good social support. Good job. Everyone involved should be very proud. 🙏🏽❤️🫂 More of this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
@NSYresearch Місяць тому
Me too....
@lorriepaints1490 Місяць тому
Me too….this made me really smile. What a guy. And I just visited Utah for the first time last September. My favourite state now!
@keithbrown6025 21 день тому
Absolutely!!
@evangeline3152 Місяць тому
I can’t believe it’s been 40 years either! Kevin has aged really well. I knew he would attend if at all possible because he’s that kind of guy.
@chocolatte8803 Місяць тому
When you.said it's been 40 yrs, I was like no way, can't be that long ago. I googled his age. 65 and looking great!
@bradfordruhle Місяць тому
For a long time, I think he distanced himself from the movie, because it turned him into something he didn't want: a teen idol/pop star. Lucky for him, Kevin was able to reinvent himself and become a character actor.
@kbm-zw5jd Місяць тому
Kevin Bacon seems like a cool dude. He did an interview with Howard stern and he said every time he goes to a wedding or anything with a DJ he has to tip the DJ big to NOT play the Footloose song because all the eyes turn to him. And he said that 95% of the time even after paying the DJ that the song comes in anyway, because the DJ is tipped way more than what Kevin gave him from the dozens of people who want to hear that song with Kevin there.
@evangeline3152 Місяць тому
@@kbm-zw5jd I can totally believe that!
@rebeccabarrett8987 Місяць тому
John Lithgow should come back as well and give a rousing speech before the prom 😂😂❤❤❤
@LD__ Місяць тому
💯💯💯
@tesorosdetomas Місяць тому
Yes. 😂
@ccefc_families297 Місяць тому
Along with whoever else from the cast that can make it.
@NickolaiVolkov Місяць тому
He should play the role and act like prom's gonna be shut down. Enter Kevin Bacon to talk him back into it. That'd be SO awesome!!! :D
@eligebrown8998 Місяць тому
😂😂😂
@Stacyr4567 Місяць тому
So nice of Kevin to attend the prom. Wouldn't it be great if he could bring along a few other cast members as well.
@eurofritz4617 Місяць тому
RIP Chris Penn
@paullentz1972 Місяць тому
Chris Penn would love to come...
@Kolumaic Місяць тому
Or Kenny Loggins.
@choosethewright7652 Місяць тому
Payson HS: Budget cuts, academic underperformance, kids sold short on meaningful opportunities, graduates unprepared for the real world but "Kevin Bacon came to our prom so we got that going for us!" 🤪
@Fatherofheroesandheroines Місяць тому
@choosethewright7652 well somebody's a wet blanket!
@DancingOnGlass89 Місяць тому
Dude, not only did they get him to come visit they actually supported a really great cause. 💚💚
@threeer02 Місяць тому
Why can’t more folks in Hollywood be like this? Grateful for the immense good fortune that has come his way and willing to be approachable and give back.
@tomhowe1510 Місяць тому
My father was in ww2 and pitched for the Cub organization. He aways said what you said, and he included pro sports atheletes.
@whizz108 Місяць тому
Cause Hollywood is full of pretentious people
@nlpnt Місяць тому
Most of them live in LA, everything there's been a film location many times over. Marshall High School in Los Feliz and Reed Middle School in North Hollywood have IMDb pages that rival Bacon's himself.
@njb1528 Місяць тому
I think there ARE good people, we just hear about all the bad in the news, sadly. Good news and good people everywhere.
@VerseauT-cm6tj Місяць тому
In a country so divided its great to see something so uplifting and uniting!
@SuperSoldier26 Місяць тому
OH YEAH!!!!
@lizzieb6311 Місяць тому
Well said! You’re exactly right ♥♥♥
@stevelouie5928 Місяць тому
This narrative that this country is divided is all manufactured. More people get a long than people that don't. Everyone has the same goal which is being happy and having a good life. All those other things, you can just agree to disagree.
@TeraGreene1 Місяць тому
Maybe that’s why I just teared up lol 😅
@kimmerz1111 Місяць тому
Amen 🙏🙌❤
@purplemacgotti2423 Місяць тому
What an iconic way to End an Era of Excellence
@zachfoster1847 Місяць тому
The wholesomeness of this is just off the charts. Payson High School LET'S DANCE!
@none3769 Місяць тому
I graduated from Payson HS in ‘85. It was so surreal then and it’s is now!
@NandoDisco Місяць тому
This is so sweet of him to do this for these teens! They will never forget this!
@ashleybarber4086 Місяць тому
Now each of those students and staff members can officially say that they are "one degree away from Bacon"! 💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺
@hokey-os3rx Місяць тому
This will be a Prom that those students will never forget! So happy for them!
@neilusdin2389 Місяць тому
The students? More like the whole TOWN won't forget.
@soniahermann5069 Місяць тому
I can't believe that movie and Kevin B both went full circle after 40 years ago!!! WOW!!
@tubetop123 Місяць тому
We need more of this good news in this world
@RobertPilla Місяць тому
You can never have too much bacon
@manuelorozco7760 Місяць тому
The more bad news is why I don’t watch the local news. No humor intended
@arveedibira2454 Місяць тому
they wanna bring home the BACON 😁❤️❤️
@KWCardDesign Місяць тому
Nice!!! 😂
@tori4040 Місяць тому
Perfect lol
@seanlauer9222 Місяць тому
@@tori4040 I couldn’t say it any better
@GoldenLady1007 Місяць тому
You win! 🏆 😂 💛
@Jasmine34952 Місяць тому
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 good one. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@mhm8922 Місяць тому
He has to be there. This made me smile so much. Kevin Bacon is a legend to those young people. And it’s just so cool that he’s going to be there.
@TikiHi77 Місяць тому
I hope Kevin not only brings his family but other cast members! This is going to be epic!
@paullentz1972 Місяць тому
You should ask Chris Penn to come...
@susannariera Місяць тому
@@paullentz1972you know he is dead, right?
@paullentz1972 Місяць тому
I know...I was trying to be funny!@@susannariera
@susannariera Місяць тому
@@paullentz1972 oh yes, so funny joking about someone's dead...🙄
@chocolatte8803 Місяць тому
These students did what every student should be doing, and that is to work hard and make your dream come true. Way to go Payson High! And respect to Kevin for being so cool in making their prom day extra special.
@sparkleveronicataylor6942 Місяць тому
Damned if this isn't THE most joyful, pure and wholesome thing I watch on UKposts all day! I was so excited and literally on my feet cheering by the end of this! If the school is supposed to be closed down, then this will be an amazing way to go out with a bang. Have fun at prom, kids!🥰🥰🥰
@CougarFan3 Місяць тому
As a member of Payson High. This was the greatest moment in my life sitting there watching the today show film at 5:30 in the morning. Go Big Green 🦁
@elizabethhair9017 Місяць тому
I'm so glad Kevin was able to attend, I reached out to him on his socials when the school invited him to make sure he knew, we chatted for ages, he's a real sweetheart.
@sandrafaith Місяць тому
It hasn't happened yet, but I'm glad he's gonna go, too
@cherylriley8 Місяць тому
This is awesome! The 80s were a great decade. ❤
@manuelorozco7760 Місяць тому
I’m 31 and sometimes I wish I lived in them!
@MarcioFernandesDM Місяць тому
Nice too meet you😊
@julesservantofjesus972 22 дні тому
Yes they were! So thankful to have grown up during that time! Wish I could go back! I remember seeing Footloose at the theater! Time goes by so fast! The 80s were the best! 🙏🏻✝️🙋🏼♀️
@lori4804 Місяць тому
What a wonderful person to make the whole school feel so special. Kevin just made these ypung adults life. Gid bless you Kevin for making people's dream come true.
@janeclayton151 Місяць тому
I agree and he looks very happy and like he's barely aged since 1984, hope they have a great time at the 40 year reunion!
@christinellanes3373 Місяць тому
So sweet of him to come. That movie keeps us all young.
@MH-bv3hc Місяць тому
Awesome! A prom these students will never forget. Good on Kevin for doing this!
@jonlava173 Місяць тому
So happy Kevin’s going back to prom! Kevin Bacon, Kenny Loggins’ soundtrack, the mood-Footloose continues to rock.
@dianembelangerbelanger8003 Місяць тому
Kenny needs to come and play Footloose live.
@VisualDisplay07 Місяць тому
May his knees be footloose!
@cynthiamoermond1282 Місяць тому
He is such a great individual! Have fun!!
@christylawson4099 Місяць тому
Not sure why this brought tears to my eyes! It's just super sweet!
@9sheri9 Місяць тому
Kevin Bacon seems like such a humble & genuine person. Congrats to this graduating class! ❤
@DianeRoney Місяць тому
I just saw Kevin yesterday at the gym here in Atlanta.
@AbsoluteNut1 Місяць тому
I just saw trump at an off-ramp, begging for change!
@patroberts5449 Місяць тому
Very cool of him!
@williambarger8043 Місяць тому
What a way to bring a community together. I saw Footloose when it came out in theaters 40 years ago. So cool, that Mr. Kevin Bacon will be there for the schools last prom. I'm wondering if he still got the moves.
@cindyspangler3982 Місяць тому
Isn't Kevin Bacon just the nicest guy! I hope to see that prom on UKposts! Good for your school and community!
@channellejames1393 Місяць тому
I think Kevin Bacon is one of the nicest people. Glad to be a part of his 6 degrees!
@pandemits Місяць тому
Long live the memory of Chris Penn. He will always add a bittersweet note when listening to 'Let's hear it for the boy'...
@addisperez8205 Місяць тому
This is so beautiful 😍 and I'm so happy that he said, "Yes." What a memorable experience for those teens. ❤
@janbarrett4544 Місяць тому
Kevin Bacon will have the time of his life reliving "Footloose"! What a great opportunity for feeling good.We need it.
@TonyaS Місяць тому
Such a sweet story. Kevin is a cool dude! Congrats to the school!
@linnea_of_smeg Місяць тому
Congratulations Payson high and Student council they worked hard! 👏🦁💚
@morganmarcella47 Місяць тому
What a great guy Kevin is taking time out of his busy schedule to come to prom with these kids I'm sure it will be a memory none of them will ever forget
@sherfos1961 Місяць тому
Love Kevin Bacon. He is so down to earth! I appreciate famous people who are real and treat their fans with care and respect.
@PelvisPresley420 Місяць тому
Oldest teenagers ever lol. But it's a classic movie nonetheless. Rest in Paradise Chris Penn. You'll never be Forgotten and Footloose will make sure of it.
@tommyriam8320 Місяць тому
The relatively geriatric cast-members of such well-known shows such as "Beverly Hills:90120", "Eight is Enough", "Happy Days", "Welcome Back Kotter", among many, many others made the "Footloose" crew of "Hollywood" pretend teens/high-schoolers look downright authentic with the possible exception of the lead actors Bacon and Singer who had just begun to grow a bit long in the tooth to pull off the illusion.
@kallen868 Місяць тому
Naw...the cast of Grease was significantly older.
@tommyriam8320 Місяць тому
members of _'the cast of Grease'_ were on the cusp of drawing Social Security checks. "Grease" was little more than a 'live-action' cartoon not really intended to be taken seriously from the standpoint of realistic character and situational depiction and portrayal so one is to view this production quite a bit more leniently @@kallen868
@PelvisPresley420 Місяць тому
@@kallen868 there's a lot of movies like that. Tobey Maguire was almost 30 when he played Spiderman, Judd Nelson was 25 playing a teenager in the breakfast club, Stacey Dash was almost 30 playing a teenager in Clueless. The list is very long
@charynscrivens2758 Місяць тому
This is awesome and is bringing tears to my eyes.
@KoolKatK Місяць тому
This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in decades. Thank you Kevin Bacon! Americans need this right now!
@LeeePowers Місяць тому
Born in 76 and never saw nor cared for the movie. But THIS is really cool. The reason I can feel for these kids is,1 of my elementary schools have closed,2 relocated along with one of my high schools. I always feel a certain nostalgic way when passing a site of one if my former schools.
@billmartin3198 Місяць тому
You & me both, Leee!My junior high & high school were both demolished a few years back but my elementary school is still very much in tact. Turning 50 here in a few months & I still love visiting every so often for that feeling of nostalgia & appreciation for a simpler more innocent time. God bless!
@carlabarrick8538 Місяць тому
Thank you Kevin Bacon! This will be iconic and memorable for the school and fans of the movie 💙
@PlottingTheDownfall Місяць тому
I was in the parking lot scene back then - and I didn't even go to Payson High LOL. I was ditching class with a friend's older sister that did go there so we went there to hangout. This is awesome!
@BobbiPedersen-ro4dp Місяць тому
So AWSOME for Kevin to make these kids dreams come true!🎉🎉
@jdtractorman7445 Місяць тому
I can't believe it's been 40 years either Kevin. Unbelievable. I saw this great movie way back in 1984 in the theater. It's one of my most memorable experiences as a kid.
@sunriseatsunset653 Місяць тому
The children are amazing!!! This is my favorite movie and I'm so happy for the kids that Kevin Bacon is so down to earth that he would go their school and create a wonderful memory for them. It will be fun to follow up on.
@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve Місяць тому
These are the types of young men and women that I look forward to being the future of our country! 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🙏
@1craley878 Місяць тому
Kevin bacon is such a nice guy and he doesn’t get enough credit for saving the galaxy with the power of dance.
@vickyoberg2421 Місяць тому
My husband's Keith & Gary as well as eldest daughter Kala all went to Payson High School . Its my favorite show.
@dawnagordon2333 Місяць тому
What a beautiful story I love that Kevin Bacon said yes he’s a great person an actor
@angelkitten27 Місяць тому
K.B. is a humble still, oh so handsome kind of guy...these kids will definitely have a story to tell their kids and their kids kids!
@scottbailey1513 Місяць тому
That just shows what kind of man Kevin Bacon is... that movie basically started his career.... Kevin is da bomb ... those students will Never forget this Prom 🎉😊
@gram2977 Місяць тому
I love Kevin Bacon! He is so awesome and what a memorable Prom this will be for the school. I love a feel good story. We need more of them in this day and age.
@krystastefanosky6173 Місяць тому
Such an amazing guy, you can tell how much this all means to him. Please tell me they are going to gift him his locker from the school!
@jewelv Місяць тому
40 years later! I danced so much with my sister, we were jumping from one couch to another, our parents having gone out were also having fun 😜 so we took the opportunity to have fun! A great trip back in time! And Kevin bacon ages so well 😊
@Rozebunny14 Місяць тому
How exciting!!!! I hope there is video coming of the prom when this all happens🎉❤
@monicavillarreal3902 Місяць тому
omg, I love it. Kevin Bacon is a gem.
@KellysCreativeDreams Місяць тому
Kevin Bacon has always been an upstanding guy. To know he's giving Payson High is no surprise. Dance on!
@johnnyeco280 Місяць тому
Kevin Bacon. What a man. 🙌
@pbelle1971 Місяць тому
What an awesome feel good story! I can’t wait to see him at prom! 🥰
@jediknightjairinaiki560 Місяць тому
Sooooooo awesome. It's so cool Mr. Bacon is humble and embraces this early role.
@the_watcher_ Місяць тому
Kevin Bacon the most recognized cell provider salesman in the U.K.
@nurseydebdeb8539 Місяць тому
This fantastic, super proud of the students and their hard work towards prom. Kevin bacon going to this prom 40 years later what a great guy. Kevin and his wife are great people down to earth. I hope these kids have a prom that they will neve4 forget, and 40 to 50 years later they will pass on this story when the prom went wildly footloose and a big movie star by the name of Kevin Bacon came to the prom and shouted..."LETS DANNNNNCCCEEE"!!!!!!!!
@rocknrollsetmefree Місяць тому
I vowed I would never forget how it felt to be a teenager and always give them the grace so many gave me. With a love of dance AND this movie, I cried just watching them PLUS including a give back! Blessings to all involved and can’t wait to see the footage!
@chrispruett81 Місяць тому
Great for Kevin... this is a very nice thing your doing kevin!! Just know that!!
@Triggerzombie677 Місяць тому
I've been following this story & so happy with the outcome. To all the students at Payson High School have a great prom. It's a great memory for you all to remember. And remember to put the Footloose soundtrack on & dance the night away. So glad Mr. Kevin Bacon can come.
@LisaP-pd6nq 23 дні тому
Beautiful to see soooo many students working together on ANYTHING but this is extra special ❤❤
@Moodyahhgremlin Місяць тому
That’s us!! Go Payson!!!!
@jenniferhansen3622 Місяць тому
Have fun at your prom!!
@Moodyahhgremlin Місяць тому
@@jenniferhansen3622 we for sure will
@dr.johnsuarez2330 Місяць тому
What a nice story. My dad took me when I was in 8th grade. We went after the science fair on a Friday night
@Uthorous Місяць тому
This is some peak 1980s nostalgia and peak 1980s hopefulness and motivation which is Totally Awesome! Footloose was a fun and great movie and has filled so many people with joy it's nothing but positive and I for one am all for it! Have a great Prom Everyone!
@annamarielewis7078 Місяць тому
These kids are from another planet. Way too real and sweet.🥰💝
@danielgerald4551 Місяць тому
I wanna move to that town
@meileevaj Місяць тому
Love it!!! Go Kevin Bacon and Payson High!!!
@SnowPink90 Місяць тому
I can't believe it's been 40 years since that movie came out that's incredible!! I mean those kids could be not all of them, but the same age of Kevin Bacon's grandchildren if he had any right now. Because I know my son who turns 40 next month his high school friends have children that have graduated high school. It's just insane how fast time flies.
@randallczaja5176 Місяць тому
The MOST selfless act I have ever seen. Even if he was working, I'd bet he 'd still be there.
@maryhamilton6582 Місяць тому
So amazing! What an amazing group of students.
@kathysowers Місяць тому
How exciting for Payson HS!!!! Way to go!
@SuperSoldier26 Місяць тому
Bring back that classic style of Footloose
@adamjensen6376 Місяць тому
Now that a memory that nobody will ever forget. I watched the movie still to this day and still feel like a kid again..
@LisaLisa-xj1hs Місяць тому
Love Kevin Bacon ! 😊❤Also loved that movie !❤ 🕺💃 I have it on vhs & dvd & still watch it. I was in high school when I saw it in the movie theater. It was perfect timing for me. Crazy that 40 years has gone by that fast ! Have a great prom Payson High School .🎉🤩 Thank you Kevin Bacon for making these kids so happy. 😊 ❤
@perfect1150 Місяць тому
So glad to hear this........Footloose was a movie that set Mr. Bacon up for the success he's had. Thank you Mr. Bacon for doing the right thing.
@chelseaxjaye Місяць тому
that's amazing. the kids seemed to have worked so hard, i'm glad it paid off. i hope their prom night is unforgettable :)
@trishabaran1521 Місяць тому
Me too ! I hate it when you always have to have someone making negative comments. Most people are so happy for these young people. This is something they’ll never forget. So let them be happy & send them all the love 💕 & well wishes. What a story they can tell their kid do one day . K.B. What a stand up guy! He remembers what it was like to be young & I think that’s why he’s aged so well. Still cool & young @ heart 💕
@kathyrice7931 Місяць тому
This will undoubtedly be the Best.Prom.Ever.! You guys will have so much fun! Congrats!
@user-Army11 Місяць тому
Bless his, Kevin Bacons, ♥ for going to a prom 40 years in the Making. These wonderful students was not born yet in 1984 and yet through the love of the people around them students incorporated this events. I just say all have a great time and be safe. ❤❤❤
@user-mq8wz2sc4u Місяць тому
Peace and love to Mr. Kevin Bacon.. Legendary man!
@lizzieb6311 Місяць тому
I had ZERO doubt he would accept! So happy for these kids!! ♥♥♥🇺🇸🇺🇸
@eviehammond9509 Місяць тому
What an awesome high school/community Payson has & Kevin Bacon is an amazing person & actor. Everyone seems so genuine & happy!! We need more of this!!❤
@mhurtado2001 Місяць тому
This is a video that made me warm and happy. What a gentleman Mr Kevin Bacon is. Those kids will remember this for the rest of their lives.
@My4_67Armorof3rdAD Місяць тому
Was watching this this morning as it happened on the Today Show with my wife and we both had the exact same feeling that he would accept and reaction when he actually did say yes Kevin is an AWESOME PERSON for doing this
@d.c.2916 Місяць тому
Congratulations Payson High School!!! Enjoy your 2024 Prom!!!
@kaileyselin8453 Місяць тому
Footloose is one of my favourite 80s movies! Now that’s what I call a prom.
@ohbabylactationcare126 Місяць тому
This is everything!❤
@LilliLamour Місяць тому
Kevin is so awesome for doing this for the kids.
@linedanzer4302 Місяць тому
@ 5:54 I had to LOL when I saw that strip of bacon at the bottom of the screen. *Love Kevin Bacon's work/acting and am not surprised that he is this cool of a dude.*
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