Danny, I don't want the summer to be over. I may never see you again.
Sandy, don't talk that way.
But it's true.
I've just had the best summer of my life and now I have to go back to salt lake.
It isn't fair.
Danny, don't spoil it!
It's not spoiling it.
It's only making it better.
Is this the end?
Don't think about that.
Just be here in the moment.
All that matters is what's happening right now.
♪ I solved my problems and I see the light ♪
♪ we got a loving thing we gotta feed it right ♪
♪ there ain't no danger we can go too far ♪
♪ we start believing now that we can be who we are ♪
♪ grease is the word ♪
♪ they think our love is just a growing pain ♪
♪ why don't they understand ♪ ♪ it's just a crying shame ♪
♪ their lips are lying only real is real
♪ we start to find right now ♪ ♪ we got to be what we feel
♪ grease is the word is the word is the word that you heard ♪
♪ it's got groove it's got meaning ♪
♪ grease is the time is the place is the motion ♪
♪ grease is the way we are feeling ♪
♪ we take the pressure and we throw away ♪
♪ conventionality belongs to yesterday ♪
♪ there is a chance that we can make it so far ♪
♪ we start believing now that we can be who we are ♪
♪ grease is the word is the word is the word ♪
♪ that's got groove it's got meaning ♪
♪ grease is the time is the place is the motion ♪
♪ grease is the way we are feeling ♪
♪ this is the life of illusion ♪
♪ wrapped up in trouble laced with confusion ♪
♪ what are we doing here ♪
♪ we take the pressure and we throw away conventionality belongs to yesterday ♪
♪ there is a chance that we can make it so far ♪
♪ we start believing now that we can be who we are ♪
♪ grease is the word is the word is the word that you heard ♪
♪ it's got groove it's got meaning ♪
♪ grease is the time is the place is the motion ♪
♪ grease is the way we are feeling ♪
♪ dah dah dah ♪
♪ grease is the word is the word that you heard ♪
♪ it's got groove it's got meaning ♪
♪ grease is the time is the place is the motion ♪
♪ grease is the way we are feeling ♪
♪ grease is the word is the word is the word ♪
Hey Doody!
Hey, Kenickie! Where were you all summer?
I was working.
Which is more than any of you skids can say.
Working?
I got a job lugging boxes at bargain city.
That's good practice for after you graduate.
Eat me.
I've been saving up for a new set of wheels.
You got them yet?
I'm picking them up next week.
Put a little spit shine on it, and Leo and the scorpions are gonna eat my dust.
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
Hi.
Hey.
How you been, uh... Cindy.
Right.
We had chemistry together last year.
I'm sure we did.
Well, maybe this year you could give me a hand with my biology.
Yes, sure.
Hey, Zuko! Zuko!
You got the dance card?
All the same chicks as last year.
What did you do for vacation? We didn't see you around the neighborhood.
I was down at the beach, life-guarding and whatnot.
Must be tough with all those chicks hanging around you.
Only thing that hangs around Sonny are the flies.
You ever going to learn to play that thing?
I've been practicing. I already know three chords. You wanna hear?
No.
Tell us about the action down at the beach.
It was flipping.
Was it crazy?
I did meet this one chick.
She was... she was sort of cool.
You mean she puts out?
Is that all you ever think about?
I thought that's all any of us think about. Grow up.
What's with you?
Nothing.
Hey, what you got there, Eugene?
Give that back! That's my rocket club poster!
Yeah? Maybe we can send you into space instead of them monkeys.
Space is the next frontier!
For you, puberty's the next frontier.
Here.
Now beat it.
Get out of here.
Geez, every teacher I got this year's already flunked me at least once.
You better be careful.
You spend all your time in McGee's office.
No way.
I'm not taking any of her crap this time.
Oh, yeah?
This year, I'm gonna make that old broad wish she'd never seen me.
That's what I wished for last year.
Now why don't you be a doll, Sonny, and make an old broad's dreams come true?
I've got 17 years to retirement and I'd love to see you leave Rydell before I do.
Look, principal McGee... aren't you supposed to be in homeroom, Mr. Latierre?
This is no way to start a new semester.
No ma'am.
Well, are you just going to stand there all day? Yes, ma'am.
I mean, no, ma'am.
So, move!
I'm sure glad you didn't take any of her crap, Sonny.
Shut up!
Girls!
Homeroom now.
You, too, miss Rizzo.
Just trying to start our senior year off right, principal McGee.
Mm-hmm.
Because this year, we're gonna rule the school.
Ew, jan.
Twinkies are so adolescent.
We are adolescent.
We don't have to flaunt it.
Okay, girls.
Let's go get them.
Hello, ladies.
Hey, jan. That looks good.
See?
You have an okay summer, Marty?
Oh, you know.
Some cocktail parties, some travel.
You call a week at a trailer park "travel?"
We had our own shower.
Looking good today, Rizzo.
Thanks, Nickie.
You don't look so bad yourself.
Zuke.
Rizz.
Come on, guys.
Let's go, ladies.
Oh, fudge!
Am I late?
Am I going to get in trouble?
I didn't know where to catch the bus so I ended up walking.
I'm from Utah.
That's a heck of a walk.
We just moved here.
Oh, here, let me help you.
I'm Sandy, by the way.
Frenchy.
Welcome to Rydell. Thanks.
Do you know where room 207 is?
207? Hey, we got homeroom together!
Mr. Griggs.
Is he nice? Yeah.
He teaches health class.
But mostly he just sits in the corner and smokes.
I have a feeling I'm not in salt lake anymore.
Good morning, boys and girls, and welcome to Rydell.
I'm not sure yet if this year's seniors will be the best class of the decade, but at least you'll be the last.
So let's start off the class of 1959's final year on a high note.
♪ as I go traveling down life's highway ♪
♪ whatever course my fortunes may foretell ♪
♪ I shall not go alone on my way for thou shall always be with me Rydell ♪
Now, a few short announcements.
We have a new rocket club starting up for our space enthusiasts, led by our own Eugene FELSNICK.
And speaking of explosives, the school district has decided this year to suspend
our duck-and-cover exercises at the high school level since most of you are too big to fit under the desks.
But please note we're actively looking for a place to build a new bomb shelter with enough room for almost everyone.
Next Friday will be our first pep rally, and everyone knows you can't have pep without cheer.
So don't forget to sign up for cheerleading, girls,
unless of course you've had a previous head injury.
I want to see plenty of support for coach Calhoun and the Rydell rangers.
Remember, if you can't be an athlete, be an athletic supporter.
And finally, the national bandstand television show is considering Rydell as a representative American high
school to broadcast live from our gym.
If chosen, we will have the chance to show the entire nation what bright, clean-cut, wholesome students
we have here at Rydell.
Good luck to us all.
♪ Through all the years Rydell and tears Rydell ♪
♪ we give three cheers Rydell for thee ♪
♪ through everything Rydell we cling Rydell and sing Rydell to thee ♪
That was a nice tight cutoff. Thank you, Reginald.
Hey, did you guys get a look at Zuko this morning?
Looking pretty good this year, huh, Rizz?
That's ancient history.
You never know.
Sometimes history repeats itself.
Hey, guys!
Hey French.
This here is Sandy young.
Hi.
Have a seat, honey.
This is Marty, and that's jan and Rizzo.
Sandy just moved here all the way from salt lake city, Utah.
Oh, salt lake, huh?
That means you're one of those, uh... skiers.
Well, it's all downhill from here.
Hey Marty, those new glasses?
Yeah, I got them just for school.
Don't you think they make me look smarter?
Sure, till you open your mouth.
How'd you like a fruit cocktail down your bra?
I'll take it!
The corn syrup is full of vitamins.
Hi, kids!
It's Patty Simcox, the bad seed of Rydell.
Hi!
I just love the first day of school, don't you?
It's the biggest thrill of my life.
They just announced this year's nominees for student council, and guess who's up for vice president?
Who?
Me!
Isn't it the most, to say the least?
The very least.
I just hope I don't make too poor a showing.
Are we still talking about this?
Oh.
You must think I'm the rudest and the crudest for not introducing myself to your friend.
Hi! I'm Patty Simcox.
Welcome to ry... ah!
It's a McIn-tush.
Anyway, I hope you'll be at cheerleader tryouts.
We'll have so much fun and get to be lifelong friends.
Have you ever cheered before?
A little, back home.
I might remember a few routines.
Well, I'm cheer captain for the past two years, plus all-state gymnastics.
But hey, you can't have a pyramid without the people on the bottom.
What's your schedule?
You guys, how do you like Sandy?
You think we could let her in the pink ladies?
She looks too pure to be ping.
What do you think?
You guys going out for football this year?
With Tom Chisum as captain? You kidding?
You guys see that hot chick at registration?
Sure beats the foam-domes around here.
You mean her jugs are bigger than Annette's?
Nobody's jugs are bigger than Annette's.
Hey, I want to hear what Danny did down at the beach.
It was nothing.
Sure. Nothing, Zuko. Come on.
You got in her drawers, right?
Come on, tell us about that girl.
What'd you do this summer, Sandy?
Oh, I spent most of it at the beach.
I met a boy there.
Hauled your cookies all the way to the beach for some guy?
He was sort of special.
There ain't no such thing.
Oh, you haven't met this boy.
It was really romantic.
You guys really want to hear all the horny details?
Are you kidding me?
All right, all right, all right.
♪ Summer loving had me a blast ♪
♪ summer loving happened so fast ♪
♪ I met a girl crazy for me ♪
♪ I met a boy cute as can be ♪
♪ summer days drifting away to uh-oh those summer nights ♪
♪ well oh well oh well ♪
♪ Tell me more tell me more ♪ ♪ did you get very far ♪
♪ tell me more tell me more like did he have a car ♪
♪ mm-hmm mm-hmm mm-hmm ♪♪
♪ she swam by me ♪ ♪ she got a cramp ♪
♪ he swan by me got my suit damp ♪
♪ saved her life ♪ ♪ she nearly drowned ♪
♪ he showed off splashing around ♪
♪ summer sun, something's begun but oh oh the summer nights ♪
♪ well-a well-a uh tell me more tell me more ♪
♪ was it love at first sight ♪
♪ tell me more tell me more ♪
♪ did she put up a fight ♪
♪ Mm-hmm mm-hmm mm-hmm ♪ ♪ doobie doobie doobie ♪
♪ took her bowling in the arcade ♪
♪ we went strolling drank lemonade ♪
♪ we made out under the dock ♪
♪ we stayed out until 10:00 ♪
♪ summer fling don't mean a thing ♪
♪ but oh oh the summer nights ♪
♪ tell me more tell me more ♪ ♪ but you don't got to brag ♪
♪ tell me more tell me more ♪
♪ because he sounds like a drag ♪
♪ Shooda-bop-bop shooda-bop-bop shooda-bop-bop shooda-bop-bop shooda-bop-bop ♪
♪ shooda-bop-bop shooda-bop-bop yeah ♪
♪ he got friendly holding my hand ♪
♪ well she got friendly down in the sand ♪
♪ he was sweet just turned eighteen ♪
♪ well she was good you know what I mean ♪
♪ summer heat boy and girl meet ♪
♪ but oh oh the summer nights ♪ ♪ whoa whoa whoa ♪
♪ tell me more tell me more ♪
♪ how much dough did he spend
♪ tell me more tell me more could she get me a friend ♪
♪ it turned colder that's where it ends ♪
♪ so I told her we'd still be friends ♪
♪ then we made our true love vow ♪
♪ wonder what she's doing now ♪
♪ summer dreams ripped at the seams ♪
♪ but oh ♪
♪ those summer nights ♪
♪ tell me more tell me more ♪
I wonder how many spots they have on the squad.
I'm sure there's plenty of room for you, candy cane.
I keep thinking about that boy you told us about.
He sounds so nice.
Yeah, real marriage material.
Like rock Hudson.
True love.
True love and he didn't lay a hand on you?
He sounds like a creep.
He was a gentleman.
Then he wasn't from around here.
All the Rydell boys are so immature.
No class.
Hey, four-eyes! Stuff it, dirt bag!
So what was your guy's name, anyway?
Danny.
Danny Zuko.
That's a nice name.
And did you ever get around to asking where this Danny Zuko goes to school?
He goes to a fancy boarding school.
He's an honors student.
Imagine that.
I know. It's like he was too good to be true.
Well, I think he sounds peachy-keen.
And you never know, maybe prince charming will show up again, somewhere unexpected.
Knock 'em dead.
Come on, girls.
But Rizz... When the time is right.
You think she's right, Frenchy?
About what?
Seeing Danny again.
I feel like he was really the one.
Anything's possible.
But hey, remember, life doesn't revolve around men.
We girls got to be our own people.
Like they tell us in home ec.
Stop!
Vandal!
You're supposed to be at cheerleading tryouts.
That's not till 3:00.
It's 2:57.
What do you think you're doing?
I need space for my rocket club poster.
Back away before I call the authorities.
I have to get my message across.
But people are sick of it.
Clearly you know nothing about politics.
What if I deliver the unpopular vote?
Please.
Why do I need votes from losers?
Because we're the majority.
I'll give you from there over.
Thank you.
This never happened.
Good afternoon, boys and girls.
Here's a quick announcement that tryouts for this year's cheerleading squad are about to begin.
We all know nothing makes a cheerleader more nervous than when she's late.
Coach Calhoun has advised me that some of you may be asked to attempt a pyramid formation.
So ladies, please, put safety first and wear appropriate undergarments.
Remember, your future hangs in the balance.
Ready, okay!
Go, go, go Rydell!
Tell every team in town can take a hike and go to hell-o, hello, hello to victory!
Candidates, please observe.
Ready.
Okay.
With a "v," with an "I," with a "v-i-c."
With a "t," with an "o," with a "t-o-r."
With an "o," with an "r," with an "o-r-y."
Victory, victory, Rydell high!
How come we never tried out for cheerleading?
I prefer to do my screaming in private.
I read in McCall's that men really respect cheerleaders, almost as much as secretaries.
See?
Easy, right?
Okay, who's ready to try out?
Come on, don't be shy.
Let's see.
How about... Sandy young?
Get up here, you.
All right.
Everyone, this is Sandy.
Sandy is new to Rydell so we can't expect her to know all our routines by heart, but she's going to give it her best shot,
right, Sandy?
I'll try.
Oh, you poor thing.
Okay.
Watch this.
Mr. conductor, if you please.
high "v," low "v," clap clap clap.
Prep, swing, kick, slap!
You think you can handle that?
I hope so.
Great. Hit it!
high "v," low "v," clap clap clap.
Prep, swing, kick, slap!
Not bad.
Okay. Let's try something a teensy-weensy bit more complicated, okay?
Sure.
Mr. conductor, if you please.
And... finish!
Am I all done?
Nope.
You definitely have some basic skills, but you need more than that to make this squad.
Are you familiar with the middle section of the northern spirit cheer as performed in last year's national cheer meet,
junior division?
I think I know that one.
Probably a simpler version.
Mr. conductor, if you please!
That's the spirit.
Settle.
Now settle.
Settle.
Let's settle, please.
Boys and girls, welcome to the Rydell rangers pep rally!
Settle, settle.
Now boys and girls, I give you the man of the hour.
The man who, after seven seasons coaching the football team, is uniquely qualified to pull the Rydell rangers out of their
seven season slump.
Our very own, coach Calhoun!
Who's the best?
Rydell!
Give 'em hell, Rydell!
Oh.
Sorry, ladies.
We have a banner year coming up.
I'll tell you what I told my boys.
We may not have size, speed, or skill on our side, but after seven years, we have something better.
You know what that is?
What?!
The law of averages.
Give a hop, give a yell, lose your top for old Rydell!
Hey, guys.
Be cool.
You heard the man, we're cool.
Pep ain't cool.
Kenickie's late, let's go in.
Fellas, I'm up to four chords.
You want to hear? - No!
Hey, guys, here comes Kenickie!
So what do you think?
What a hunk of junk.
Wait till I give it a paint job and soup up the engine.
She's gonna run like a champ, and I'm gonna race her.
What? This jalopy?
You are cruising for a bruising.
You watch.
I'm going to race her at thunder road.
I wouldn't race that thing in my grandma's driveway.
What're you scorpions doing here anyway?
This here's our turf.
Not for long, if you plan to hold it down with a beat-up tin can like that.
If my friend here says he's going to race thunder road, he'll race thunder road.
That's right.
Okay. You just tell me when.
In the meantime, I wouldn't work on this thing indoors, because clearly the fumes is already getting to your head.
Oh, yeah?
Come on, fellas.
Nick, let's go in.
I want to check out this year's assortment of pom-poms.
They're all the same.
Not when you shake 'em.
So, in conclusion, I want you all to remember this.
Out on that field all that matters is who wants it more.
And here at Rydell, we want it!
We've never had it, so we really want it!
And when we finally get it, we're going to come back here and ring that victory bell.
Ring that victory where the hell is the bell?
We think that maybe someone stole it. It's been so long.
Go rangers!
What was he talking about?
I have no idea.
You're pretty.
Thank you.
You are, too.
Thank you.
I'm having a sleepover tonight.
You want to come? - Sure.
Oh, except I got... what, your folks won't let ya?
They are pretty strict.
It's not like there's boys there or anything.
It's going to be a kind of initiation.
You mean to be a pink lady?
Maybe, we'll see.
Oh, wow. I'll figure something out. When should I get there?
8:30.
Or is that past your bedtime?
No, on Fridays it isn't till 10:00.
I still don't know about this.
You're just sore about Danny.
That true?
Please.
As a matter of fact... oh, Sandy?
What are you doing?
The time is right.
Yeah, Rizz?
We got a little surprise for you.
Follow me.
Okay. So you with me here or what?
You got vision, my friend.
You know, if we fix up that car, it could be make-out city.
Right.
A chick is gonna have to put out before she even gets in!
Hey, Zuke!
Rizz.
What do you want?
I got a surprise for you.
- Oh, yeah? - Oh, yeah.
Sandy?!
Danny?
What are you doing here?
I thought you had to go back to Utah.
We had a change of plans!
What happened to your boarding school?
Oh, I just, I didn't want you to...
I didn't want no ties, you know what I'm sayin?
I mean, you know how it is, rockin' and rollin' and whatnot.
Danny?
That's my name, don't wear it out.
What's the matter with you?
What's the matter with me, baby?
What's the matter with you?
What happened to the Danny Zuko I met at the beach?
I don't know. Maybe there's two of us.
Why don't you take out a missing persons ad, try the yellow pages, I don't know.
You lied to me?
You're a fake and a phony and I wish I'd never laid eyes on you!
Bet that's not all she laid on you.
You happy, Rizz?
Yeah, come to think of it.
Girls.
Hey, let's chip in for a six-pack. I swiped my brother's I.D.
Danny, you coming or what?
Yeah.
Come on, Sandy, it's not as bad as all that.
Yes, it is.
Men are rats.
Worse. They're fleas on rats.
They're amoebas on fleas on rats.
They are too low for even dogs to bite.
The only man a girl can depend on is her daddy.
Yeah, I guess that makes sense.
See you tonight.
Okay.
Hey Zuko, whats the matter?
Nothing. I'll catch up with you in a minute.
♪ summer dreams ripped at the seams ♪
IPANA presents... Bucky beaver, space guard.
- Brusha, Brusha, Brusha! - Jan!
Frenchy, my toes
sorry, sweetie.
Here, I got cutex.
You had a rough day.
That Zuko's got some nerve.
He's so terribly immature.
He was just so different at the beach.
That's why I prefer a more worldly kind of guy.
Excuse me, I'm feeling a teeny bit chilly.
Where did you get that?
Freddy. From Korea.
You're going with a Korean?
No, dummy, he's a marine.
Straight from the halls of montezuma.
Want to see a picture?
Who are all these guys?
Oh, just some of my correspondents.
Marty here's a one-woman U.S.O.
Here... wait, no, that's Sammy.
Bobby.
There he is.
Why's it torn in half?
His old girlfriend was in the picture.
Oh, and I got a Jewel box and a bracelet, too.
How come he sends so many presents?
I'm a terrific pen pal.
I write a letter, he sends a present.
Gosh. What do you write?
♪ I pull out my pink stationery from the desk of Marty maraschino,"
spritz it with a little Jean Nate and write...
♪ Freddy my love I miss you more than words can say ♪
♪ Freddy my love please keep in touch while you're away ♪
♪ oh yeah ♪
♪ hearing from you can make the day so much better ♪
♪ ooh ooh ♪
♪ getting a souvenir or maybe a letter ♪
♪ I really flipped over the great
♪ cashmere sweater ♪ ♪ Freddy my love ♪
♪ Freddy you know your absence makes me feel so blue ♪
♪ so-o-o blue ♪
♪ that's okay though your presents make me think of you ♪
♪ sure they do ♪
♪ my ma will have a heart attack when she catches ♪
♪ those pedal pushers with the back leather patches ♪
♪ oh how I wish I had a jacket that matches ♪
♪ Freddy my love Freddy my love Freddy my love ♪
♪ don't keep your letters from me I thrill to every line ♪
Your spelling's kinda crummy but honey so is mine ♪
♪ I treasure every gifty the ring is really nifty ♪
♪ you say it cost you fifty so you're thrifty I don't mind ♪
♪ oh oh oh Freddy you see you'll hold me in your arms someday ♪
♪ Freddy my love ♪
♪ and I will be wearing my bridal bouquet ♪
♪ Freddy I'm yours ♪
♪ thinking about it my heart's pounding already ♪
♪ knowing when you come home we're bound to go steady ♪
♪ and throw your ♪ ♪ service pay around
♪ like confetti ♪ ♪ Freddy my love ♪
♪ Freddy my love Freddy my love Freddy my love ♪ ♪ Freddy my love ♪
♪ Freddy my love Freddy my love Freddy my love ♪ ♪ Freddy my love
♪ Freddy my love Freddy my love ♪ ♪ Freddy my love ♪
♪ Freddy my love ♪
All that for a kimono?
You don't understand love.
Gosh, this nail Polish remover sure smells.
It stings, too.
It does?
Oh my gosh, I got mixed up.
That's not cutex, that's nair!
You would make a terrible pharmacist.
I'm sorry, sweetie. I've just got so much on my mind these days.
Like what?
Okay, but swear on your pink lady pinkies you won't tell anyone.
Pink lady swear.
I feel like Rydell's a dead end for me.
All that education's just holding me back.
I've had enough of Emily Dickinson.
She that sophomore?
I feel like I'm ready to live up to my full potential, you know?
Do something to really make a difference in the world.
So I applied to beauty school.
You're dropping out of Rydell?
I don't look at it as dropping out.
I look at it as a very strategic career move.
Say hello to a future graduate of la-Cafury beauty academy!
I think this calls for a toast.
How about a little sneaky Pete to get the party going?
It's Italian Swiss colony.
Wow, it's imported.
Who wants a twinkie?
I read how a twinkie or two before bed fires up your metabolism so you burn calories while you sleep!
Twinkies and wine? That's real class, jan.
It says right here it's a dessert wine.
Don't forget about Sandy.
No, I'm okay. Thanks.
You don't drink?
I had some sparkling cider at my cousin's wedding once.
Ring-a-ding-ding.
Bet you don't smoke, either.
Nope.
How about at least you let me Pierce your ears, huh?
It'll be good practice.
Practice?
What's the matter, you afraid?
No.
Here, I want to use my virgin pin?
Nice to know it's good for something.
Frenchy, I really don't think it's a good idea.
My mom and... Oooow!
Why don't we go into the bathroom?
My mother'll kill me if I get blood all over the carpet.
Blood?
It only bleeds for a second.
Frenchy, I don't feel very good.
Don't worry Sandy, if she screws up, she can always fix your hair so your ears don't show.
Would one of you get me some ice to numb her earlobes?
Why don't you run cold water and stick her ear under the faucet?
Oh.
Hey, I heard Putzie say the t-birds might swing by tonight.
How do they know we're even here?
Did you tell them we're having a sleepover, Rizz?
Kenickie might have asked what I was up to.
Since when have you had the hots for Kenickie?
Sometimes you want a guy who's willing to put up or shut up, you know?
Sandy's sick.
I did one ear and she saw the blood and...
You're not getting your hands on my ears.
You think I ought to call her folks?
What'd I tell you guys?
Forget pink, she can't even handle off-white.
You okay in there, Sandy?
I got your toothbrush.
Thanks, French. I'm sorry to be such a bother.
No, that's okay.
Can you believe her?
Miss goody two-shoes makes me want to barf.
♪ Look at me I'm Sandra Dee lousy with virginity ♪
♪ won't go to bed till I'm legally wed ♪
♪ I can't I'm Sandra Dee ♪
Watch it ♪ hey I'm Doris day ♪
♪ I was not brought up that way won't come across even rock Hudson lost ♪
♪ his heart to Doris day ♪
♪ I don't drink or swear ♪ ♪ ew ♪
♪ I don't rat my hair ♪
♪ I get ill from one cigarette ♪
♪ keep your filthy paws off my silky drawers ♪
♪ would you pull that crap with Annette ♪
♪ as for you Troy donahue ♪ ♪ I know what you want to do ♪
♪ you got your crust I'm no object of lust I'm just plain Sandra Dee ♪
♪ Elvis Elvis let me be keep that pelvis far from me ♪
♪ don't be a fool now you're starting to drool ♪
♪ be cool I'm Sandra Dee ♪
You making fun of me, Rizz?
Some people are so touchy.
So you going to talk to her or what?
I changed my mind.
I don't want to be here.
Let's get out of here.
You sound like every girl I ever met.
You do it.
Oh, Sandy, Sandy, wherefore art thou?
They can't come in here, my folks will kill me.
What's up, Kenick?
One guess.
You got a lot to offer a girl?
You coming down or what?
Get rid of your pals.
That includes you, Zuko.
Well, good. Because sloppy seconds ain't my style.
Have fun, Kenick.
Where you goin', to flog your log?
I've done worse.
I'm still here.
You goody-goodies are too much for me.
I'm gonna get my kicks while I'm still young enough to get 'em!
What's she gonna do, shimmy down the drainpipe?
That's exactly what she's doing!
Well, it's ten.
"77 sunset strip" is on!
You want to watch on my folks TV? It's 20 inches!
20 inches? How do you know where to look?
Let's go.
You coming, Sandy?
In a minute.
♪ you've got your crust
♪ you're no object of lust you're just ♪
♪ plain Sandra ♪
♪ deeeeeee ♪
Rizzo! Rizzo!
Could you call me by my first name?
- Oh, uh... - Betty.
Betty.
Oh, Betty.
Baby, you got something?
You better believe it.
My 25 cent insurance policy.
Big spender.
What?
It broke!
How could it break?
I don't know.
I bought it when I was in the seventh grade.
Oh.
What the hell.
What the hell you think you're doing?
You parked in a no-parking zone, creep.
The whole place is a no-parking zone, hatchet face.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah.
You are going to pay for that.
Okay, yeah, I'll give you 75 cents for the whole car, including your chick.
Well, I don't know about you, but my motor's still running.
Yeah?
Vroom, vroom.
Mr. Weaver, we would be proud to show the nation what fine, bright, clean-cut
wholesome students we have here at Rydell.
Ah, blanche.
This is Mr. Weaver.
He's a producer for Vince Fontaine's national bandstand television program.
He's making a surprise visit to all of the high schools being considered for a live broadcast.
A live broadcast?
How exciting!
But what if something goes wrong?
That doesn't matter.
The television audience is pretty forgiving.
What we're looking for is a true representation of American youth.
Principal McGee, we need your help.
What is it, fine, wholesome students?
I want to have my rocket club meetings in the all-purpose room on Thursdays.
And I want it for future homemakers of America.
Think of the children.
Think of the children on rockets.
Ah, yes, these are the kinds of upstanding students who would be gracing your airwaves.
I think I've seen everything I need to see.
You're late again, Marty.
I got a note from my mother.
I had a visit from my "friend." My "friend" came early this month.
And it really cramped my style, you know what I mean?
Who are you?
Stan Weaver, national bandstand.
Who are you?
Marty maraschino. Senior.
Did you say national bandstand?
With Vince Fontaine?
That's the one.
They're considering Rydell for a live broadcast from our spring dance.
Vince Fontaine may come here?
If Mr. Weaver feels we truly represent an American high school.
If there's one thing I know how to do, it's represent.
You tell Mr. Fontaine that Marty is waiting for him.
Miss maraschino, please!
Well, it's looking more and more like Rydell has got what it takes.
Wonderful.
Let's just hope it doesn't rain.
So you were at lover's Lane.
And then what happened?
Did you make it with Rizzo or not?
Yeah.
My heart wasn't in it.
As long as something was, who cares?
I'm so mad about what Leo did to my car.
Danny, we can fix it though, right?
I don't know. It looks pretty hopeless.
Did somebody say hopeless?
Hey, Mrs. Murdock.
Any car can be fixed.
Have you boys learned nothing in my class?
Don't answer that.
All right. How's the patient?
Look, we just got bang out the dent.
That's all there is to it, right?
And replace a part.
What part?
The engine.
Where am I supposed to get a new engine?
Boys, there's an old saying... "there's a spare part in every parked car."
Where did you hear that?
Prison.
I learned a lot.
You have no idea.
So, you're saying we should steal from other people's cars?
I said no such thing.
And I will deny it to the board of education.
No, I'm just inspiring you to follow that automotive dream and keep your hands off the Chevy impala.
That one's mine.
Good luck.
Okay.
What do you guys, say? Are you in?
I don't know.
I don't want the get in any trouble.
It would be a lot of work.
It will still be a piece of junk.
Danny?
Yeah, I'm in, because I know what this car can become.
Scrap metal?
Hey, Sonny, what do you drive, huh?
I drive.
Yeah?
How about you, Putzie?
Who me? What about Doody?
Well...
That's what I thought.
Now come on, guys.
This car could be a major piece of machinery.
This car could be..
Systematic!
hydromatic!
ultra-matic!
Why it could be greased lightning!
Greased lightning.
♪ We'll get some overhead lifters and four-barrel quads oh yeah ♪
♪ keep talkin' oh keep talking ♪
♪ fuel injection cutoff and chrome-plated rods oh yeah ♪
♪ I'll get it ready I'll kill to get it ready ♪
♪ with a four speed on the floor they'll be waitin' at the door ♪
♪ ya know without a doubt I'll be really makin' out in greased lightnin' ♪
♪ go go go go go go go go go go go ♪
♪ go, greased lightnin' you're burnin' up the quarter mile ♪
♪ greased lightnin' go greased lightnin' ♪
♪ go, greased lightnin' you're coasting through the heat lap trials ♪
♪ greased lightnin' go greased lightnin' ♪
♪ you are supreme the chicks will scream for greased lightnin' ♪
♪ we'll get some purple frenched tail lights and 30 inch fins oh yeah ♪
♪ a palomino dashboard and dual muffler twins, oh yeah ♪
♪ with new pistons, plugs and shocks she can beat super-stocks ♪
♪ ya know that I ain't braggin she's a real draggin' wagon ♪
♪ greased lightnin ♪
♪ go, greased lightnin' you're burnin' up the quarter mile
♪ greased lightnin' go greased lightnin' ♪
♪ go, greased lightnin' you're coastin through the heat lap trials ♪
♪ greased lightnin' go greased lightnin' ♪ ♪ you are supreme the chicks will scream ♪
♪ for greased lightnin' ♪
♪ go, greased lightnin' you're burning up the quarter mile ♪
♪ greased lightnin' go greased lightnin' ♪
♪ go, greased lightnin' ♪
♪ you're coasting through the heat lap trials ♪ ♪ greased lightnin' go greased lightnin' ♪
♪ you are supreme the chicks will scream for greased lightnin' ♪
♪ lightning lightning lightning ♪
♪ lightning ♪
Watch where you're going.
If someone's in my way, I don't stop.
You should remember that, thunder road.
Remember when I run you into a wall.
All right, all right, put it down, gents.
None of that in here.
I got a hot date tonight with that new guy at the grill.
So I can't be staying late mopping blood off the floor.
You hear me?
We hear you.
Yeah.
Come on.
You guys are lucky this time.
Scorpions are asking for it, Danny.
What's with you?
Still stuck on that chick?
What are you, nuts?
Hey, Kenickie come here.
The meeting's now in session.
You know what I heard?
Last year the fuzz had thunder road staked out and everybody got hauled to the clink.
When we get done nobody's going to catch greased lightning.
Yeah?
Yeah.
Somebody snaking you, Danny.
Bite the weenie, Rizz.
With relish.
I don't know about these chicks.
Yeah.
They're only good for one thing, right?
What are you supposed to do with them for the other 23 hours and 45 minutes of the day.
Is that all it takes, is 15 minutes?
Only when he does it twice.
Put that thing away.
I've been practicing. If I get good enough
maybe Vince Fontaine will put me on national bandstand or something.
Check this out.
No.
C-c-c miner a. Wait. Give me a minute.
You want some music?
Sure.
I'll need some money.
I'll be right back.
Hi, Danny.
I can't talk to you right now.
What are you doing later?
I can't talk.
Call me.
No.
Hey, Sandy.
Oh, hi.
How are you?
Fine, thanks.
That's good.
I want to talk to you for a while now.
What about?
About that night at the pep rally.
The way I acted, that was terrible. It really was.
That wasn't me.
You got to believe me.
Well, I mean, it was me, but it wasn't me.
You see, Sandy, I just have this image around here.
I know. That's why I'm so glad that Tom is such a simple person.
Yeah.
Simple's right. It's too bad that his brains are in his biceps.
You sound jealous.
Jealous? Come on, Sandy. Don't make me laugh. Ha, ha, ha.
Tom is a great athlete. What have you ever done.
Come on, Sandy.
I could run circles around those jerks.
I will believe that when I see it.
I figured it out.
Play j-14 for me.
♪ What's that playing on the radio ♪ ♪ why did I start swaying to and fro ♪
♪ I have never heard that song before ♪ ♪ but if I don't hear it anymore ♪
♪ sends a thrill right through me ♪ ♪ reminds me of the night I first fell in love to ♪
♪ those magic changes ♪ ♪ my heart arranges a melody ♪
♪ that's never the same♪ ♪ a melody that's calling your name ♪
♪ and begs you please ♪ ♪ come back to me ♪ ♪ please return to me ♪ ♪ now go away again ♪
♪ oh make them play again ♪ ♪ the music I want to hear is once again ♪
♪whoa my darling ♪ ♪ mm-hmm ♪
You know, coach, I want to be on a team or something like that.
You're putting me on.
No, I mean it. I want to like try out or something.
What sort of athletics are you interested in?
The kind that look good.
Mm-hmm.
Well, before we can do anything, you have to change.
Yeah, that's what I'm here to do, to change.
No, I'm talking about your clothes.
I knew that.
Mm-hmm.
♪ I'll be waiting by the radio ♪ ♪ you'll come back to me some day I know ♪
♪ been so lonesome since our last good-bye ♪
♪ but I'm singing as I cry cry cry ♪ ♪while the bass is pounding ♪ while the drums are sounding ♪
♪ beating of my broken heart ♪ ♪ will rise to first place on the charts so my heart rages
♪ those magic changes ♪ - hey, fellas.
Danny's interested in joining the team.
Let's give him a tryout.
Hit it, son.
What did I do?
Let's try something else.
♪ Those magic changes my heart arranges melody ♪
♪ a melody that's never the same♪ ♪ a melody that's calling your name ♪
♪ and begs you please ♪ ♪ come back to me ♪ ♪ please return to me ♪ ♪ yeah ♪ ♪ you whisper in my earyou ♪
All right, wrestling may be better suited to your talents, Zuko.
That sounds cool.
Let me introduce you to your new partner.
Danny, Ernie.
Are you crazy?
Let's start.
Danny, you get down.
All right. All right.
You give?
Yeah, I give.
Good.
Oh, okay.
You know what, Zuko, you know, there are some sports that don't have any physical contact.
Like what?
Like track.
You mean running?
Not just running.
I'm talking about long distance running, cross country running, running so long I don't have to deal with you at all.
♪ I'll be waiting by the radio you'll come back to me some day I know ♪
♪ been so lonesome since our last good-bye ♪
♪ but I'm singing as I cry cry cry ♪
All right, Zuko, I want you
to run through these doors three times the around the track, up past woodworking and then back here.
Go!
Oh, that's a new Rydell record. Welcome to the team.
Congratulations, Danny.
Are you all right?
Danny, talk to me.
It's the least you can do after the way you treated me.
I already said I was sorry about that.
Gotcha talking.
You still going out with that jockstrap?
We're just friends.
Is he taking you to the dance?
That all depends.
On what?
You.
On me?
Although, I don't want to hurt tom.
I think he'll pull through. Hi, tom.
So you go to the dance with me?
I'd love to go to the dance with you.
♪ While the drums are pounding ♪ ♪ the broken hearts will rise up the charts ♪
♪ my heart arranges all those magic changes ♪
♪ oh whoa whoa whoa yeah ♪
♪ ooh ooh ooh ♪
Is that what you can do at the danceoff Saturday?
Yeah.
Who do you think is going to win?
- Sympathy - will I look good on TV?
You're already two-dimensional.
Whats with the torpedos?
I read that Vince Fontaine likes a full figured girl. What do you think?
Hey, just in time for flu season.
Hi. Has anyone asked you to the dance yet?
Not yet. I'll show 'em, I'll show 'em all.
- Popsplit. - That floor issticky.
I'm aware of that.
Hey, let's go someplace else.
Why?
It's too crowded. We can't be alone.
Danny.
Okay.
Come on.
Hi, girls.
Oh, your hair looks great.
See you in biology.
You nearly pulled my arm out of the socket.
You want to lose this table?
It's the best they got.
What are you doing?
Want some privacy for us, that's all.
What are you having, kids?
Coca-Cola, please.
Danny?
I'm not really hungry.
Give me a burger with everything and a cherry coke with ice cream and French fries for the table.
Two straws with that soda?
She can use mine.
Oh, watch out.
You really are funny, you know?
No, I'm not.
You are.
Hey, huh?
Yeah, it's cool.
You know, swinging.
Well, well, Danny's back and Sandy's scratching it.
How are you?
Peachy keen, jelly bean.
You got a couple quarters?
Maybe an apple pies and a coke.
My Dutch street days are over.
Greetings, I got 23 cents.
Who wants to chip in for a dog sled delight.
I don't know where my money goes. A dime here fifteen cents there.
Another couple of months, you'll be picking up the tab for everybody.
A working girl with income.
They don't pay you very much to start off with.
Still more than we make.
Loan me, I don't get my allowance until Friday.
You still get an allowance?
When I'm a good boy, I do.
A four dog delight with four spoons.
And an eskimo pie with a knife.
I think I'll get fries.
What do you want?
Iced water. I'm reducing for national band stand.
They say the camera adds ten pounds. Depending on your reception.
Well just make sure they keep all the good parts.
Okay.
Grab it and growl.
You know, I got so many hickeys on my neck people are going to think I'm dating Dracula.
Cheer up, a hickey from Kenickie is like a hallmark.
I care enough to send the very best.
You pig.
I love it when you talk dirty.
My parents want to invite you to a barbecue after the dance.
You want to come?
I don't like barbecue.
You don't have to eat anything.
I don't like parents.
Want some?
You sure are a cheap date.
That didn't come out the way I meant.
I understand.
I always thought you were an understanding person.
And I thought there's more to you than just being weird, no matter what everyone says behind your back.
Thanks.
And I don't think you're as goofy and immature as everyone says behind your back.
Neato.
You got a date to the danceoff?
No.
You want to go?
Yeah!
I'm worried about the contest. We didn't have a lot of dances back home.
Don't worry. Just follow my lead.
It could be your big break Sandy.
Bandstand loves the wholesome type.
That camera will be on you the whole time.
I don't have to be on camera, do I?
No, it ain't radio.
What's the matter?
I'm just really camera shy.
Besides, who wants to watch a bunch of amateurs dance in a contest on live TV?
You know TV, they'll do any cheap stunt to get people to watch.
Maybe you ought to stay home with the folks, play parcheesi.
Come on, Sandy, let's get out of here.
Oh, okay.
Bye, girls.
Bye, Frenchy.
See you, Sandy.
You know they got these things called toothpicks.
What is with you tonight?
I don't know.
I guess I'm just growing up faster than you.
There's only one thing that you're faster at than me, baby.
There are times when that ain't what it's all about.
Sometimes you got the personality of a wet mop.
Oh, yeah?
Yeah.
To you from me, pinkie Lee.
Oh.
Sorry, French.
The check.
Hey!
Rizzo.
Come back here and give me some money.
You want some pie with that shake.
I made an apple pie from a recipe in good housekeeping that's supposed to drive men wild with desire for apple pie.
You want to come?
Yeah, sure.
Hey, Putzie, 15 minutes.
If I don't pass this algebra quiz I'm going to be a senior forever.
What's so bad about that?
I want a diploma before I get my mrs degree.
You are in luck, Lucius.
You get an armed escort home.
Not the arms I'm worried about.
She loves me.
You coming?
No, I think I'd like to hang out for a little bit longer.
Maybe next time.
Are you okay?
Terrific.
No use crying over a spilled milkshake.
I'll be all right.
Listen, I don't want to rush you, but it's almost closing time and I got... whoa.
What?
Well, I hate to tell you this, but your hair looks like an easter egg.
Beauty school isn't what I thought it was going to be.
Nothing ever is.
Vi, I dropped out.
Oh, hon.
How do you like waitressing?
You're too young to know.
Maybe I could be one of those telephone operators.
Nah. I wouldn't want to wear those little things over my ears.
Don't you worry, hon, you'll find something.
I know you will.
♪ So what now, am I through or will someone tell me what to do ♪
♪ where to go, who to be, how to find the right way back to me ♪
♪ sunny day wont you finally come my way ♪
♪ if I stay so brave til then, will I find my way again ♪
♪ because all I need is an angel
♪ take a friend or a stranger.
♪ All I need is an angel ♪
♪ here tonight to say it's alright. ♪
♪ And so now, now I see I may not be all I dreamed I'd be ♪
♪ I will help fight this fear ♪ ♪ you will show me where to go from here ♪
♪ I don't mind. I will find the life I find ♪
♪ If I only have my guide and together we will ride ♪
♪ because all I need is an angel ♪ ♪ I'll take a friend or a stranger♪
♪ All I need is an angel ♪ here today ♪ who will help me find my way ♪
♪ one angel with a sense of fasion ♪
♪ one angel ♪ ♪ with a bit of passion ♪
♪ one angel who will guide me through ♪
♪ all I need is an angel ♪ I'll take a friend or a stanger ♪
♪ All I need is an angel ♪ here with me ♪
♪ Come on let me see my angel ♪ ♪ help me through all the changes ♪
♪ all I need is an angel ♪ ♪ I'll be fine with an angel who is all mine ♪
♪ won't you send me down a sign ♪
♪ an angel who's all mine ♪
♪ Your story's sad to tell ♪ ♪ a teenaged ne'er-do-well ♪
♪ most mixed up non delinquent on the block ♪
♪ your future's so unclear now ♪ what's left of your career now ♪
♪ can't even get a trade-in on your smile ♪
♪ la la la la la ♪
♪ beauty school dropout no graduation day for you ♪
♪ beauty school dropout you missed your midterms and flunked shampoo ♪
♪ at least you could have taken
time to wash and clean your clothes up ♪
♪ than spending all that dough for a doctor to fix your nose up ♪
♪ baby keep moving ♪ ♪ keep your feeble hopes alive ♪ ♪ what are you proving ♪
♪ you got the dream but not the drive ♪ ♪ if you go for your diploma
you could join a steno pool ♪ ♪ turn in that teasing comb and go back to high school ♪
Beauty school dropout ♪ ♪ hanging around the corner store ♪
♪ beauty school dropout it's about time you knew the score ♪
♪ they couldn't teach you anything ♪
♪ you think you're such a looker ♪ ♪ but no customer would go to
you unless she was a hooker ♪
♪ baby don't sweat it ♪ ♪ you're not cut out to hold a job ♪
♪ better forget it oh forget it ♪ ♪ who wants their hair done by a slob ♪
♪ your bangs are curled your lashes twirled ♪ ♪ still the world is poor ♪
♪ take off that angel face and go back to high school ♪
♪ baby don't blow it ♪
♪ don't put my good advice to shame ♪ ♪ baby you know it ♪
♪ even dear Abby would say the same ♪
♪ well become the shot get off the block we really gonna fly ♪
♪ gonna be going to that malt shop in the sky ♪
♪ beauty school dropout go back to high school ♪
Come and get your raffle tickets everyone
help raise money for the 1959 class gift
what's the class gift gonna be?
We're commissioning a statue for the front lawn. It's gonna be a Rydell cheerleader
who will model for it?
That's up to the landscaping committee.
And who runs that?
The student council vice president.
And who is-
it's me alright. It's me.
Okay, now we know.
Did you bring provisions?
You bet.
Don't forget the sign up for next week's blood drive.
Come on every drop counts.
Sorry, I got to keep my strength up.
Why not? You're keeping everything else up.
Don't be crude.
Just saying you're looking good.
Feeling good, too.
Keep your hands off the merch.
This way, Mr. Fontaine.
Oh my god that's Vince Fontaine
I've seen better looking heads on a mug of beer.
Grow up. I think he's cute.
If you like older guys.
Anyway, here.
What it is?
You may have noticed that I am stag this evening.
Since I haven't heard you mention a date, I thought I'd do the noble thing and escort you.
Gardenia?
Pretty.
But I can't take it.
How come?
I read in teen tempo that Vince Fontaine hates the smell.
It's got to be an improvement because right now you stink.
Stuff it.
I think you already have.
Jealousy is a Childs pastime
this is so exciting
if you hadn't come back, you would have missed all this.
Dropping out was the lonesomest thing I ever did.
How do I look?
Like a beautiful blond pineapple.
Hey, Rizz.
Frenchie, you know Leo.
Yeah, I guess.
I needed a date and he happened to be free.
Lucky for me.
We'll see.
Don't forget the blood drive.
You're always somebody's type.
Wanna sign up Rizzo?
Don't bother unless you're looking for a pint of ice water.
Back off.
Who you telling to back off when you're on my turf.
You want to settle this here and now?
Let's go right now.
Easy.
Take the blood next week.
All right?
Come on.
Who does she think she is, huh?
Doesn't matter, baby. You're with cha cha tonight
that's right. Hey, Zuko.
I want you to meet cha-cha.
How you doing, Zuko, baby?
All right.
Who is she?
They call me cha-cha because I'm the best dancer at St. Bernadette's.
With the worst reputation
maybe we'll sign up after all.
Super.
Who was that girl?
Oh, no one.
She's just a girl I know. That's all
how do you know her?
She used to be a friend of my cousin's.
Come on, let's go in.
You want to go in now?
Of course.
I'm on the prom decorating committee.
Are you going alone?
Alone?
What's alone?
You.
Just walk me in so I don't trip.
Okay, kids.
Look, we're going to be on the air in a short time.
Let's keep things going with another warm-up tune by Johnny casino and the gamers.
Take it away, boys.
♪ oh baby ♪ ♪ oh baby oh baby ♪ ♪ rock 'n' roll is here to
stay ♪ ♪ it will never die ♪
♪ it will be that way ♪ ♪ I don't care what people say ♪
♪ rock 'n' roll is here to stay ♪ ♪ we don't care what people say ♪
♪ rock 'n' roll is here to stay ♪ ♪ rock 'n' roll is always here ♪ ♪ till the end ♪
♪ it will go down in history ♪ ♪ rock 'n' roll will always be ♪ ♪ it will go down in history ♪
♪ everybody rock everybody rock ♪ ♪ everybody rock everybody rock ♪
♪ come on everybody rock ♪ ♪ now everybody rock 'n' roll ♪ ♪ everybody rock 'n' roll ♪ ♪ everybody rock 'n' roll ♪
♪ rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll ♪ ♪ come on ♪ ♪ everybody rock 'n' roll ♪
♪ rock 'n' roll will always be ♪ ♪ I dig it till the end ♪ ♪ it will go down in history ♪ ♪ rock 'n' roll will go down in
history ♪ ♪ if you don't like to rock 'n' roll ♪ ♪ think what you've been
missing ♪ ♪ if you lose control ♪ ♪ come on down and listen ♪ ♪ everybody rock 'n' roll ♪
♪ oh baby rock ♪ ♪ oh baby rock ♪ ♪ oh baby rock ♪ ♪ oh baby rock ♪
You're leading.
I can't help it.
Up till now I had to go to these things with the other girls.
Hey Doody, can't you spin around or something.
Shut up, I'm trying to count.
You don't count when you play guitar.
So?
So pretend like I'm your guitar. Pluck me.
This is the best night of my life.
Hey, remember who you're with.
I'm with whoever knows how to dance.
What are you getting steamed about now?
Nobody moves in on cha-cha.
Nobody has to.
Get hold of yourself, blanche.
When I hear music, I can't make my feet behave.
- We go live in five minutes. - Oh dear.
Look at them go, huh?
What do you say?
Let's do it like we did it back in teachers college.
I'll coach you.
Sonny, what are you doing?
Washing my hands.
Alright I'll cover you.
Did you learn that in prison?
Convent.
Are you okay?
What if I mess up in from of millions of people? Danny just promise me we won't be on camera.
How are we going to win if we're not on camera?
You get camera shy, just look in my eyes.
You can do that, right?
You're going to be great.
Hey, Marty, do me a favor, will you?
What do you want?
Find out the cameraman's name. Ask your friend Vince Fontaine.
I'll see what I can do.
Good golly, miss Molly.
Is this my usual makeup.
Mr. Fontaine.
Thank goodness we're not in color. What do you want?
I mean, that's my name. What's your game?
Vince, you want to... - beat it.
A friend of mine wanted me to ask you the name of the cameraman.
Oh, waiting for her big close-up, is she?
Maybe.
Well, his name is Ted, but your friend's out of luck unless she's as pretty as you are.
Is she?
No.
Well then, what's your name?
Marty.
Marty what?
Maraschino.
Like the cherry.
Sweet.
So Marty, do your folks know that I come into your room every night over WZXX, that is.
What they don't know won't hurt them.
I'm judging the dance contest.
I don't think I'm entering.
What?
A knockout like you?
Baby, things sure changed since I was in high school, last year.
Stop.
What?
What's the matter?
I just never realized you're so... direct, experienced, erotically aligned?
Old.
Ouch.
- Three minutes to broadcast, Vince. - Catch you later.
Old? Ridiculous.
I need more bass.
What did you find out?
Too much.
- I mean, the cameraman. - Ted
okay kids, are you ready?
All right. Good.
We have to go over a couple of ground rules, first. Okay? Basic rules.
Principal McGee.
I'll wait.
I won't ask again.
Now, boys and girls, in just a few moments the entire nation will be watching Rydell
I want you all to be on your best behavior. So now for the rules, coach Calhoun.
Game rule one.
Couples only.
No solos, no threesomes.
Game rule two.
During the dance contest, if you are tapped on the shoulder, you must leave the floor immediately.
And rule number three, anyone doing tasteless or vulgar movements will be disqualified.
Hey, keep it clean.
40 seconds.
Boys and girls, now, without further ado I give you the man of the hour, the prince of the platters, Mr. Vince Fontaine.
Thank you, thank you.
Thank you, thank you fans and friends.
Thank you.
And now, you gals and guys, a few words to the wise.
You are my best pals and to look your best for the big contest, be yourself and have a ball.
That's what it's about after all, forget about the camera and forget the beat and give the folks at home a real treat.
Don't worry where the camera is, if I tap you on the shoulder just step aside and let the others finish the ride.
Two, one!
Welcome to national bandstand coming to you live from Rydell high school.
I'm your host Vince Fontaine.
And this is the event you've all been waiting for.
The national dance off.
Before we get to the big showdown let's warm things up.
Away we go with Johnny casino and the gamblers.
♪ Don't say baby baby ♪ ♪ it's too too late ♪
♪ I don't need no tender words ♪ ♪ baby baby ♪
♪ just turn me loose ♪ ♪ don't say hold it honey ♪ ♪ don't slow down ♪ ♪ just run me around ♪
♪ don't say hold on honey ♪ ♪ just say let's go ♪
♪ my engine's running baby ♪ ♪ my headlights are on ♪
♪ just wave that and we're done ♪ ♪ yeah we're gone ♪ ♪ don't say maybe baby ♪
♪ don't ask why ♪ ♪ I'm your guy ♪
♪ that ain't no lie ♪ ♪ don't say maybe baby ♪
♪ just say you're mine ♪ ♪ just say you're mine ♪ ♪ just say you're mine ♪ ♪ just say you're mine ♪
♪ just say you're mine ♪ ♪ don't say maybe baby ♪ ♪just baby you're mine
Which lucky pair is gonna go home with the prize. And stars in their eyes. We're gonna find out.
We'll come back live with a little hand jive. But first a word from our sponsors.
The one, the only national bandstand coming to you live from Rydell high hosted by the one, the only Vince Fontaine.
That's me.
And now, the moment you've all been waiting for.
The national danceoff.
One lucky guy and gal will go home with a fan task prize.
Don't feel bad if I bump you out, it doesn't matter if you win or lose, it's what you do with your dancing shoes.
Throw your mittens around your kittens and away we go!
♪ Before I was born late one night ♪
♪ my papa said everything's all right ♪ ♪ the doctor laughed ♪ ♪ my mom laid down ♪
♪ with her stomach bouncing all around ♪ ♪ because the bebop stork was about to arrive ♪
♪ moma gave birth to the hand jive ♪
♪ I could barely walk when I milked a cow♪ down the street I pushed and plowed
♪ while chopping wood I grew my legs ♪ started to dance when I gathered eggs ♪
Come on and hand jive!
♪ Born to hand jive baby ♪ ♪ born to hand jive baby ♪ ♪ oh yeah ♪
Come on.
♪ How low can you go ♪ ♪ how low can you go ♪ ♪ how low can you go ♪
♪ higher higher higher ♪ ♪ now can you hand jive baby ♪
♪ oh can you hand jive baby ♪ ♪ born to hand jive baby ♪ ♪ born to hand jive baby ♪
♪ born to hand jive oh yeah oh, yeah.
Let's meet our new champs.
What are your names kids?
Cha-cha and Danny Zuko.
All right.
Congratulations.
And now, let's have our champs celebrate with a nice slow dance.
Hit it.
♪ Guess mine's not the first heart broken
♪ my eyes are not the first to cry ♪
♪ I'm not the first to know there's just no getting over you ♪
♪ you know I'm just a fool who's waiting ♪
♪ to sit around and wait for you ♪ ♪ but baby can't you see ♪
♪ nothing else for me to do ♪ ♪ I'm hopelessly devoted to you ♪
♪ but now there's nowhere to hide ♪
♪ since you pushed my love aside ♪ ♪ I'm out of my head ♪
♪ hopelessly devoted to you ♪
♪ my head is saying fool forget him ♪
♪ my heart is saying don't let go ♪ ♪ hold on till the end and
that's what I intend to do ♪
♪ I'm hopelessly devoted to you ♪
♪ but now there's nowhere to hide ♪
♪ since you pushed my love aside ♪ ♪ I'm out of my head
hopelessly devoted to you ♪ ♪ hopelessly devoted to you ♪
♪ hopelessly devoted ♪ ♪ I'm hopelessly devoted
to you
Welcome back, students.
I trust you all have fond memories of our spring dance Saturday night.
Those of you who can still remember it at all.
Rest assured, the police have been notified and they will find those individuals who spiked the punch bowl which led to some
extremely embarrassing behavior.
And while we're on the subject, a brassiere was found under the bleachers,
a size 34-dd Underwire construction full support.
Will the owner please come to the office to retrieve it.
What is it, blanche?
Please disregard that last announcement.
This has been a test.
This was only a test.
Beep.
Okay. Everybody out. Come on.
Welcome to the cinema.
I wish we had money for tickets.
I wish we had gas masks.
It was cabbage night.
Here come the chicks.
- Hi. - Hey.
Hold my money.
Don't let me go near the refreshment stand. Everything they sell is bad for you.
Popcorn with extra butter?
The artificial kind?
Mm-hmm.
French, you ready for a movie?
Always. I wish there was a way to watch movies at home any time I wanted.
Let's get to the moon first.
Hey, babe.
There's nobody here.
Come on, Marty, let's get some popcorn.
I guess we got to watch the movie.
At a drive-in?
Who does that?
Come on, Sandy, I told you I was sorry every day for a week.
I know. That's why I'm here.
You do believe me, don't you?
Yes, but I still think you and cha-cha went together.
We did not go together.
We just went together.
That's the same thing.
No, it's not.
Not like us.
Besides, if you hadn't run off, I never would have danced with cha-cha in the first place.
I didn't want to be on camera.
That's just silly.
You're a good dancer.
You shouldn't be so afraid of stuff.
I lied to my parents.
What?
I told my parents I was going to Frenchie's to study because they won't let me go to dances.
That's why I didn't want to be on camera.
I didn't want them to find out that I lied to them just to be with you.
Oh.
I didn't know that.
Well, now you do.
Well, I think you're lucky to have parents that care so much about you.
I know.
Mine don't care about anything.
I'm sorry.
Sandy, I'm sorry.
I didn't... oh.
Sandy, would you wear my ring?
Oh, Danny, I don't know what to say.
Say yes.
Yes.
Oh, Danny, this means so much to me because I know now that you respect me.
What, 25 cents for a lousy box of popcorn and two sodas?
Forget it.
What's with you tonight?
I feel like a typewriter.
I skipped a period.
You think you're pg?
I don't know. Big deal
do you think it's Kenickie?
- No, you don't know the guy. -Hey it's cool you get to skip school.
You don't tell nobody about this, right?
I'll take to it the grave.
Coming through.
Come on, people, move! Lady with a baby!
Rizzo's got a bun in the oven.
Hey, Rizzo.
Hear you're knocked up?
What do you do, huh?
Good news travels fast.
Why didn't you tell me.
What's it to you?
I don't know.
I thought I could do something.
Oh, you did enough.
I don't run away from my mistakes.
Hey, don't worry about it, Kenickie.
It was somebody else's mistake.
Thanks a lot, kid.
Oh, any time.
Achoo.
I hope you're not getting a cold.
No, nothing like that.
Probably some drive-in dust. That's all.
Danny!
Oh, Sandy.
What are you doing?
Don't worry. There's nobody watching.
Get off me!
What's the matter with you?
I thought I meant something to you.
Do you think I'm going to stay with you in this sin wagon?
Sandy, come on.
You can take this piece of tin... Sandy, Sandy!
You can't just walk out of a drive-in.
♪ Stranded at the drive-in ♪ ♪ branded a fool ♪
♪ what will they say Monday at school ♪
♪ Sandy can't you see ♪ ♪ I'm in misery ♪
♪ we made a start now we're apart ♪ ♪ nothing left for me ♪
♪ love has flown all alone I sit and wonder why ♪
♪ why why why ♪ ♪ oh why you left me ♪ ♪ oh Sandy ♪
♪ oh Sandy baby ♪ ♪ some day when high school is done ♪
♪ somehow some way our two worlds will be one ♪
♪ in heaven forever and ever we will be ♪
♪ please say you'll stay
oh Sandy ♪
Sandy, my darling. You hurt me real bad.
You know it's true.
But baby, you got to believe me when I say I'm helpless without you.
♪ Love has flown all alone I sit and wonder why why why ♪
♪ oh why you left me ♪
♪ oh Sandy ♪
♪ oh, Sandy ♪
Wow. You guys must have one amazing teacher.
This car is as hot as the parts on it.
We didn't steal all of it, some of it was donated.
Make sure you send thank you notes.
The judge will like that.
This baby will knock them on their ears at thunder road.
You could still change your mind.
Nothing doing.
The flag goes down in three hours and greased lightning strikes.
Mrs. Murdoch, are you coming?
I don't expect my boys to let me down, I won't let them down.
Just be sure to fill her up.
I intend to get loaded myself.
I want to talk to you.
Those boys at thunder road don't play around.
You know that, right?
You want me to punk out?
I'm not saying punking. I'm just, you know what I'm saying?
Yeah.
Danny, me and you been friends for a long time, right?
Yeah.
So you remember that movie that we saw back when we were kids.
There was a duel and the guy's best friend, he went with him like his second.
So?
I was thinking, you know, I was thinking maybe you could be my second at thunder road.
What do you want me to drive with you?
No.
Hey, what you looking at?
Not one thing.
Danny is going to be my second at thunder road.
We're going to win this thing!
No, you won't.
What's it to you, Eugene?
Yeah, what do you care who wins?
I don't.
Not particularly.
But matters of speed, propulsion, those interest me greatly.
And from my calculations and from looking at the scorpions' superior vehicle, there's no way you boys can win thunder road.
That is without my help.
Laugh, make fun of the geek.
You guys may be cruel, but you don't know everything.
Why don't you get lost?
Go practice kissing your sister.
Bye, Eugene.
Good luck, you're going to need it.
What did you have any mind?
Are you crazy?
Let's hear him out.
What do we got to lose?
How about our reputation?
Boy, what you guys go through just to be cool.
How about winning instead?
Have any of you already been exposed to radiation?
Oh, that's the girl I was telling you about.
She doesn't even know who's it is.
Hey, Patty, why don't you mind your own business for a change?
Oh, well, well, Sandy young standing up for the class tramp?
I thought you were a good girl.
Maybe, but I think it's more important to be kind.
I'll stick with being good.
That's what you do when you're unappealing.
Did you hear what she said to me?
I taught her how to cheer.
I don't need anybody to fight my battles for me.
But I got to admit, that was a good one.
She had it coming.
And you're the one that finally gave it to her.
Look, Rizz, I know we haven't been the best of friends, but if there's anything I can do.
I can take care of myself.
And anybody else who comes along.
You going to thunder road?
Not a chance.
I've got to go.
I have to talk to Danny.
I see the way he looks at you, you know.
He never looked at me that way.
No guy's ever looked at me that way.
The right guy will.
Right.
♪ There are worse things I could do than go with a boy or two ♪
♪ even though the neighborhood thinks I'm trashy and no good ♪
♪ I suppose it could be true but there are worse things I could do ♪
♪ I could flirt with all the guys ♪
Smile at them and bat my eyes ♪
♪ press against them when we dance ♪
♪ make them think they stand a chance ♪ ♪ then refuse to see it through
that's a thing I'd never do ♪
♪ I could stay home every night
wait around for Mr. right ♪
♪ take cold showers every day ♪
♪ then throw my life away on a dream that won't come true ♪
♪ I could hurt someone like me
out of spite or jealousy ♪
♪ I don't steal and I don't lie but I can feel and I can cry ♪j
♪ a fact I'll bet you never knew
but the crying in front of you
♪ that's the worst thing I could do ♪
Where the hell are they?
Bet they chickened out.
Do you think?
What's the matter with you?
Don't you want to see us win this fair and square?
Yeah, I guess.
If it were in any better condition, it would fly.
According to my calculations, it's going to, or it might explode.
What?
Don't worry. It would be over so fast.
You think you got a winner there, huh?
That's right.
Takes more than a coat of paint to make it at thunder road.
Oh, yeah?
You guys aren't thinking about changing your minds, are ya?
No way.
Because we're racing for pinks.
Pinks?
Yeah, pink slips, ownership papers.
Don't worry about it.
I'll take care of it. Back where you belong right CHACH?
I'll stick with a winner.
Don't I, Danny?
Doing this or what - hey, Kenickie.
What are you doing here?
I'm a sucker, I guess. Just wanted to say be careful.
Hey, Kenickie.
What is this?
I can't do this.
I might have a kid that needs me some day.
I gotta be there for Rizz, and I ain't no chicken.
Yeah.
Hey, as a penny heads up.
Why don't you pick it up for luck?
Oh, my god.
It was an accident.
You killed him.
He's out cold.
Talk to me, buddy.
Hey, you can still race, right?
You ain't no chicken.
I'm fine.
Let me get behind the wheel.
No, he can't drive.
I'm okay. Just give me a minute.
You're hurt too bad.
Hey, I hate the scorpions as much as you do.
Let me do this.
If that's the way it's got to be.
Come on.
Hey, Putzie?
Yeah.
Take my jacket.
Danny.
Sandy?
What are you doing here?
It's too dangerous.
You don't always have to do something just because they expect you to.
Yeah.
But I'm doing this for a friend.
And besides, what's the point of living if you don't take a few chances?
Okay.
Rules are there ain't no rules.
First one to the overpass wins.
Leo, baby, wait.
What's she giving him?
A lock of hair, from her chest.
Ew.
Haul ass, kid.
All right, boys, start your engines.
We won!
Yeah!
Woo!
Where's my jacket?
- Hey, Eugene - yeah, Danny?
Thanks for taking us into the space age.
You mean I'm a t-bird?
You wear the jacket.
We'll see how it goes.
Wow.
Me, Eugene FELSNIK.
It's cool, baby.
♪ look at me ♪
♪ there has to be something more than what they see ♪
♪ wholesome and pure ♪
♪ oh so scared and unsure ♪
♪ a poor man's Sandra Dee ♪ - well, they did it.
Why do the guys get all the glory and the girls get the blues.
You're asking me?
I think it's time you did something about it.
Where did you come from?
I mean, what's the point of living if you don't take a few chances?
That's my motto.
You think you can help me?
We may know a trick or two.
Thanks, Rizz.
Hey, Frenchy, guess what?
New victim.
♪ Sandy you will start anew ♪
♪ don't you know what you must do ♪
♪ hold your head high ♪
♪ take a deep breath and sigh ♪
♪ good-bye to Sandra Dee ♪
I'm sorry
Attention, seniors.
Before the merriment of commencement commences,
I hope your years with us here at Rydell high have prepared you
for the challenges you face.
Who knows?
Among you there may be a future Eleanor Roosevelt or a Lucille ball.
And among you young men there may be a Joe DiMAGGIO,
a president eisenhower or even a vice president Nixon.
But always you will have the glorious memories of Rydell.
Rydell forever.
Bon voyage.
Blanche, stop blubbering.
Here I go.
I'm over the falls.
I don't understand.
How could I flunk phys ed?
Step right up it's for a great cause, the teacher's retirement fund
and you're the ones that have driven us to it.
Three chances to put a pie in the puss
coach Calhoun, how could you forfeit the t-birds?
Oh don't worry, you will get your diplomas.
- All you boys have to do is come back to summer school. -Summer school?!
See? If you had come to class, you wouldn't have missed.
Oh, wise guy, huh?
Awh you see? You couldn't pinch one inning.
Close enough, Eugene.
- Not bad. - Thank you Patty
do you want to show me your rocket?
Not here.
We have liftoff!
Rizzo?
Should you be doing that in your condition?
What's it to you?
I was thinking.
What if it was my mistake.
I want to help and be a second.
I think you're more like my third.
No.
I mean, I want to be there for you.
Come on, I'll make an honest woman out of you and no one will ever know.
Forget it.
It was a false alarm.
What?
I'm not pregnant.
Okay. Well the offer still stands.
That's a line I ain't biting.
It ain't no line.
Wow.
What?
Nobody's ever looked at me that way before.
Is that a yes?
They're so beautiful.
I wish I could have something like that.
Why don't you give me a chance, Marty.
You know what?
Maybe I will.
Maybe I'm not ready for a real man.
You won't be disappointed.
I got you your favorite.
Red dye number 2?
Yep.
Yum.
Zuko?
You got to be kidding me.
What is this? Halloween?
How did you get a letterman's sweater.
When you were out stealing hubcaps, I lettered in track.
I don't believe it.
Danny Zuko turned jock.
What are you doing?
Destining us to win over some chick?
You know, you guys mean a lot to me.
But Sandy does, too.
And besides, I don't want to be the same thing all the time.
It's boring.
Sandy?
Tell me about it, stud.
♪ I got chills they're multiplying and I'm losing control ♪
♪ 'cause the power you're supplying it's electrifying ♪
♪ you better shape up 'cause I need a man and my heart is set on you ♪
♪ you better shape up you better understand ♪
♪ to my heart I must be true nothing left nothing left for me to do ♪
♪ you're the one that I want ♪
♪ you are the one boy ooh, ooh, ooh, honey ♪
♪ you're the one that I want ♪ you are the one I want♪ ooh ooh ooh ♪
♪ the one I need oh, yes indeed ♪
♪ if you're filled with affection ♪
♪ you're too shy to convey ♪
♪ meditate in my direction ♪ feel your way ♪
♪ I better shape up because you need a man ♪
♪ I need a man ♪
♪ who can keep me satisfied I better shape up ♪
♪ if I'm gonna prove you better prove ♪
♪ that my faith is justified. Are you sure? Yes I'm sure down deep inside ♪
♪ you're the one that I want you are the one I want ooh, ooh, ooh, honey ♪
♪ the one that I want you are the one I want ♪
♪ ooh, ooh, ooh, honey the one that I want ♪
♪ you are the one I want ♪
♪ ooh ooh ooh the one I need ♪
♪ oh, yes indeed ♪
♪ you're the one that I want you are the one I want ooh, ooh, ooh, honey ♪
♪ you're the one that I want you are the one I want ♪
♪ ooh ooh ooh the one that I want you are the one I want ♪
♪ ooh ooh ooh the one I need oh, yes indeed ♪
♪ you're the one that I want you are the one I want ♪
♪ ooh, ooh, ooh, honey you're the one that I want you are the one I want ♪
♪ ooh ooh ooh ♪
♪ the one I need, one I need ♪ ♪ the one I need, one I need ♪
♪ oh yes indeed, yes indeed ♪
♪ you're the one that I want ♪
What are we going to do after we graduate?
You're just thinking about that now?
Yeah, maybe we'll never see each other again.
Oh, that will never happen.
How do you know?
What do you mean how do I know?
- A wop Baba loo wap! - A wop bam boo!
♪ we go together like hamma lama lama dingity ding di dong ♪
♪ remember forever shoo bop shoo bop da dippity ding di boom ♪
♪ Chang Chang changitty Chang sha bop ♪
♪ that's the way it should be ♪
♪ oh yeah ♪ ♪ we're one of a kind ♪
♪ like dip dip dip doo-wop da do ♪
♪ our names are signed ♪ ♪ boogie boogie boogity shooby do bop shoo bop ♪
♪ Chang Chang changitty Chang sha bop ♪
♪ we'll always be like one ♪ ♪ wa wa wa wa ♪
♪ when we go out at night ♪ ♪ and stars are shining bright ♪
♪ up in the skies above ♪ ♪ or at the high school dance ♪
♪ where you can find romance ♪ ♪ maybe it might be love ♪
♪ rama lama ding a ding a dong ♪ ♪ Chang Chang changitty Chang shoo bop ♪
♪ boogity boogity shoo be do wop doo-wop ♪
♪ A wop Baba loo wap! ♪ ♪ A wop bam boo!♪
♪ we're here for each other ♪ ♪ like wap Baba lo bop a wop bam boo ♪
♪ just like my brother sha na-na-na-na yippity dip De do ♪
♪ Chang Chang changitty Chang shoo bop ♪
♪ we'll always be together ♪
♪ oh yeah ♪ ♪ Chang Chang changitty ♪
♪ we'll be together ♪ ♪ we'll always be together ♪
♪ we'll always be together ♪
♪ we'll always together ♪
♪ ooh ooh ooh ♪
♪ born to hand jive baby ♪
♪ now we can hand jive baby♪ ♪born to hand jive baby ♪
♪ oh yeah oh yeah oh yeah ♪ ♪ yeah ♪
♪ born to hand jive oh yeah ♪