Back to School (1986)
Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton struggles to gain his son's respect, giving way to hilarious antics.
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#121225
SYSK's 12 Days of Christmas… Toys: What Makes a Must-Have Christmas Toy?
"Don't tease me with that movie. The great back to school I saw a bit of that recently."
— Chuck
Chuck mentions seeing Back to School recently and references the film starring Rodney Dangerfield.
Dec 12, 2025
#010725
GONG: The Chuck Barris Story
"They probably played at a party in Back to School."
— Chuck
Chuck speculates that Oingo Boingo's 'Dead Man's Party' was used in the 1986 movie Back to School.
Jan 7, 2025
#102924
The Mystery of the Skeletons of Roopkund Lake
"That reminds me of the old joke from Rodney Dangerfield in Back to School."
— Josh
Josh referenced a Rodney Dangerfield joke from the movie while discussing a British climber's name.
Oct 29, 2024
#043022
Selects: How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA
"I've talked to at least a couple of people who have not seen Back to School."
— Josh
Josh mentions that Back to School is one of Rodney Dangerfield's most famous films but is increasingly underappreciated.
Apr 30, 2022
#032020
SYSK Distraction Playlist: How Jim Henson Worked
"I've talked to at least a couple of people who have not seen Back to School."
— Josh
Josh mentions that many people haven't seen this classic Rodney Dangerfield film.
Mar 20, 2020
#050217
How Poetry Works
"The great Ronnie Dangerfield. What is it? And back to school."
— Josh
Josh references the Rodney Dangerfield comedy film while discussing confidence builders and opening segments.
May 2, 2017
#111815
How Rodney Dangerfield Worked, Live From LA
"I've talked to at least a couple of people who have not seen Back to School"
— Josh
Josh mentions this Rodney Dangerfield film as an example of how the comedian is becoming underappreciated.
Nov 18, 2015
#081315
Hula-Hoops: The Toy That's A Shape
"The great back to school. I saw a bit of that recently"
— Josh
Josh mentions seeing part of the movie recently and wishes he had caught it from the beginning.
Aug 13, 2015
#121114
Homeschooling: Not Just For Hippies and Religious People Anymore
"I watched back to school the other day, by the way."
— Josh
Josh mentioned watching this Rodney Dangerfield comedy while discussing education-related topics during the homeschooling episode.
Dec 11, 2014
#010813
Can you outrun an alligator in a zig-zag?
"Back to school without Rodney Dangerfield."
— Josh
Josh references the movie while talking about the podcast being like a revisit to school but without the Rodney Dangerfield character.
Jan 8, 2013
Cast
Rodney Dangerfield
Thornton Melon
Sally Kellerman
Diane
Burt Young
Lou
Keith Gordon
Jason Melon
Robert Downey Jr.
Derek
William Zabka
Chas
Paxton Whitehead
Phillip Barbay
Adrienne Barbeau
Vanessa
M. Emmet Walsh
Coach Turnbull
Terry Farrell
Valerie
Ned Beatty
Dean Martin
Severn Darden
Dr. Barazini
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