Benji Turns 50, and the City of McKinney Honors Its Most Famous Movie Star

Started by ZLoth, November 11, 2024, 10:27:11 AM

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From D Magazine:

Benji Turns 50, and the City of McKinney Honors Its Most Famous Movie Star
McKinney was the setting for the beloved 1974 romp, and the city made sure to honor the pup that put it on the map half a century ago.
QuoteIn October, the city of McKinney observed the golden anniversary of its most famous movie star: Benji, the canine hero of the eponymous 1974 film by Joe Camp. The Oct. 19 celebration was as modestly effective as its inspiration, with pet rescue operations set up in the city's downtown square and at a local animal shelter.

Benji screened in the 435-seat McKinney Performing Arts Center Courtroom Theater. Camp's skill at manipulating audiences was audibly reaffirmed throughout the movie's 87-minute running time. Adults who saw Benji during its original run joined viewers young enough to be their grandchildren. The crowd chuckled appreciatively at Benji's resourcefulness. They exclaimed "Awwwwww!" as he won the heart of his terrier girlfriend Tiffany in a doggy-dating montage. They cheered as he outsmarted the kidnappers who abducted the adorable kids (Allen Fiuzat and Cynthia Smith) who wanted to adopt him. (Spoiler Alert: they adopt him.)
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Quote from: LilianaUwU on November 11, 2024, 08:04:32 PM
Quote from: GaryV on November 11, 2024, 11:35:11 AM
Quote from: LilianaUwU on November 11, 2024, 10:49:56 AMwho

Some really, really old dog.

Slow news day again?

Dang, Liliana.  Benji's quite beloved.  I was a big Benji fan myself when I was a little tyke.

No need to step on other people's memories.
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