High School U.S.A. (1983)

High School U.S.A. is a 1983 television movie directed by Rodney Amateau. The film originally aired on NBC on October 16, 1983 and features an ensemble cast including Michael J. Fox, Anthony Edwards, and Crispin Glover.

Several of the key actors appeared in sitcoms that were popular at the time. These include Todd Bridges and Dana Plato from Diff'rent Strokes, Nancy McKeon from The Facts of Life, and Michael J. Fox from Family Ties, as well as a number of former 1950s/60s sitcom stars including Tony Dow, Frank Bank, and Ken Osmond from Leave It to Beaver.



^ Jerry Buck (October 16, 1983). "Stars of Yesterday Team With Those of Today". The Spokesman-Review (Associated Press). Retrieved February 15, 2010.

^ Jay Bobbin (October 16, 1983). "Michael Fox Enrolls in High School U.S.A.". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. Retrieved February 15, 2010.

^ Scott, Vernon (9 July 1983).

Synopsis

The film focuses on the intrigue inside Excelsior Union High School. Michael J. Fox plays J.J. Manners, who becomes enamored with Beth Franklin (Nancy McKeon), the girlfriend of Beau Middleton (Edwards), the class president and quarterback. Middleton is also the richest student and drives around in a brand-new convertible.

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