Crazy Times (film)

Crazy Times is a 1981 film written and executive produced by George C. Reeves Jr.. The film premiered on ABC. The plot is semi-autobiographical and focuses on a group of teenagers living in Rockaway Beach, Queens in 1955.[1] The film stars Ray Liotta, Michael Paré, David Caruso, Talia Balsam and Annette McCarthy.[2]

Reception

John J. O'Connor of The New York Times praised the film's acting, score and costume design but criticized the script and climax.[3] Steven H. Scheuer described it as a cross between The Lords of Flatbush and Happy Days.[4] The film was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Costumes.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "George C. Reeves Jr". Television Academy. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  2. ^ Film Review. St. Martin's Press. 1991. p. 147. ISBN 978-0-312-07266-7.
  3. ^ O'Connor, John J. (April 10, 1981). "TV WEEKEND; 50'S TEENS IN 'CRAZY TIMES,' ZOLA'S 'THERESE' AND PAUL". New York Times.
  4. ^ Scheuer, Steven H. (1983). Movies on TV, 1984-1985. Bantam Books. p. 152. ISBN 978-0-553-23644-6.
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