We live in Payson, Utah where all this is taking place. My daughter is a sophomore at Payson HS this year. Not just the school, but the whole community here has been excited about the idea of Kevin Bacon coming to Prom.
For a long time, I think he distanced himself from the movie, because it turned him into something he didn't want: a teen idol/pop star. Lucky for him, Kevin was able to reinvent himself and become a character actor.
Kevin Bacon seems like a cool dude. He did an interview with Howard stern and he said every time he goes to a wedding or anything with a DJ he has to tip the DJ big to NOT play the Footloose song because all the eyes turn to him. And he said that 95% of the time even after paying the DJ that the song comes in anyway, because the DJ is tipped way more than what Kevin gave him from the dozens of people who want to hear that song with Kevin there.
Why can’t more folks in Hollywood be like this? Grateful for the immense good fortune that has come his way and willing to be approachable and give back.
Most of them live in LA, everything there's been a film location many times over. Marshall High School in Los Feliz and Reed Middle School in North Hollywood have IMDb pages that rival Bacon's himself.
I found myself stupid smiling the entire 6 minutes and 13 seconds. My cheeks hurt! It is so *refreshing* to see an entire high school full of young people working together in such a positive way!! They shared a goal and a dream and saw it come to reality. That's remarkable, especially these days. And we all knew Kevin would come through without a doubt!! I hope they preserve the school as a museum. Congratulations to all these young people. A reminder that anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
Yea no school shootings, beating up students, or stabbings, just kids working together, not like California here. To much violence, I grew up in the 70s in California nothing back then like now, back then no violence, people had respect, people were nice now forget it.
kevin bacon once went to rent a unit in new york and they only had a unit with 2 rooms and a guy was there to rent as well they looked at each other and said want to share a unit they agreed lived together for 4 years became friends and to this day kevin meets up with him for lunch
That’s cool. The kids can put that on their future resume. No real world skills upon graduating HS but: “Kevin Bacon came to my prom so I got that going for me!”🤪
These students did what every student should be doing, and that is to work hard and make your dream come true. Way to go Payson High! And respect to Kevin for being so cool in making their prom day extra special.
Payson HS: Budget cuts, academic underperformance, kids sold short on meaningful opportunities, graduates unprepared for the real world but "Kevin Bacon came to our prom so we got that going for us!" 🤪
This narrative that this country is divided is all manufactured. More people get a long than people that don't. Everyone has the same goal which is being happy and having a good life. All those other things, you can just agree to disagree.
I'm so glad Kevin was able to attend, I reached out to him on his socials when the school invited him to make sure he knew, we chatted for ages, he's a real sweetheart.
What a wonderful person to make the whole school feel so special. Kevin just made these ypung adults life. Gid bless you Kevin for making people's dream come true.
Damned if this isn't THE most joyful, pure and wholesome thing I watch on UA-cam all day! I was so excited and literally on my feet cheering by the end of this! If the school is supposed to be closed down, then this will be an amazing way to go out with a bang. Have fun at prom, kids!🥰🥰🥰
What a way to bring a community together. I saw Footloose when it came out in theaters 40 years ago. So cool, that Mr. Kevin Bacon will be there for the schools last prom. I'm wondering if he still got the moves.
What a great guy Kevin is taking time out of his busy schedule to come to prom with these kids I'm sure it will be a memory none of them will ever forget
Yes they were! So thankful to have grown up during that time! Wish I could go back! I remember seeing Footloose at the theater! Time goes by so fast! The 80s were the best! 🙏🏻✝️🙋🏼♀️
The children are amazing!!! This is my favorite movie and I'm so happy for the kids that Kevin Bacon is so down to earth that he would go their school and create a wonderful memory for them. It will be fun to follow up on.
This is some peak 1980s nostalgia and peak 1980s hopefulness and motivation which is Totally Awesome! Footloose was a fun and great movie and has filled so many people with joy it's nothing but positive and I for one am all for it! Have a great Prom Everyone!
This fantastic, super proud of the students and their hard work towards prom. Kevin bacon going to this prom 40 years later what a great guy. Kevin and his wife are great people down to earth. I hope these kids have a prom that they will neve4 forget, and 40 to 50 years later they will pass on this story when the prom went wildly footloose and a big movie star by the name of Kevin Bacon came to the prom and shouted..."LETS DANNNNNCCCEEE"!!!!!!!!
I was living just up the road in Provo as a college student when “Footloose” came out. Got married that year and we have lived in Canada and Oregon since then. Now we live in…Payson! So happy for this great bunch of kids after doing all that work to get Kevin here. Thank you, Mr. Bacon, for being such a kind human being and making their dream come true!
I can't believe it's been 40 years either Kevin. Unbelievable. I saw this great movie way back in 1984 in the theater. It's one of my most memorable experiences as a kid.
I was in the parking lot scene back then - and I didn't even go to Payson High LOL. I was ditching class with a friend's older sister that did go there so we went there to hangout. This is awesome!
I love Kevin Bacon! He is so awesome and what a memorable Prom this will be for the school. I love a feel good story. We need more of them in this day and age.
Bless his, Kevin Bacons, ♥ for going to a prom 40 years in the Making. These wonderful students was not born yet in 1984 and yet through the love of the people around them students incorporated this events. I just say all have a great time and be safe. ❤❤❤
I vowed I would never forget how it felt to be a teenager and always give them the grace so many gave me. With a love of dance AND this movie, I cried just watching them PLUS including a give back! Blessings to all involved and can’t wait to see the footage!
40 years later! I danced so much with my sister, we were jumping from one couch to another, our parents having gone out were also having fun 😜 so we took the opportunity to have fun! A great trip back in time! And Kevin bacon ages so well 😊
That just shows what kind of man Kevin Bacon is... that movie basically started his career.... Kevin is da bomb ... those students will Never forget this Prom 🎉😊
I've been following this story & so happy with the outcome. To all the students at Payson High School have a great prom. It's a great memory for you all to remember. And remember to put the Footloose soundtrack on & dance the night away. So glad Mr. Kevin Bacon can come.
I can't believe it's been 40 years since that movie came out that's incredible!! I mean those kids could be not all of them, but the same age of Kevin Bacon's grandchildren if he had any right now. Because I know my son who turns 40 next month his high school friends have children that have graduated high school. It's just insane how fast time flies.
Born in 76 and never saw nor cared for the movie. But THIS is really cool. The reason I can feel for these kids is,1 of my elementary schools have closed,2 relocated along with one of my high schools. I always feel a certain nostalgic way when passing a site of one if my former schools.
You & me both, Leee!My junior high & high school were both demolished a few years back but my elementary school is still very much in tact. Turning 50 here in a few months & I still love visiting every so often for that feeling of nostalgia & appreciation for a simpler more innocent time. God bless!
Love Kevin Bacon ! 😊❤Also loved that movie !❤ 🕺💃 I have it on vhs & dvd & still watch it. I was in high school when I saw it in the movie theater. It was perfect timing for me. Crazy that 40 years has gone by that fast ! Have a great prom Payson High School .🎉🤩 Thank you Kevin Bacon for making these kids so happy. 😊 ❤
What an awesome high school/community Payson has & Kevin Bacon is an amazing person & actor. Everyone seems so genuine & happy!! We need more of this!!❤
i remember going to the movie and then afterwards going out to go dancing. loved the movie, I have the sound track and listen again often...and I am 66 yrs old
Me too ! I hate it when you always have to have someone making negative comments. Most people are so happy for these young people. This is something they’ll never forget. So let them be happy & send them all the love 💕 & well wishes. What a story they can tell their kid do one day . K.B. What a stand up guy! He remembers what it was like to be young & I think that’s why he’s aged so well. Still cool & young @ heart 💕
We live in Payson, Utah where all this is taking place. My daughter is a sophomore at Payson HS this year. Not just the school, but the whole community here has been excited about the idea of Kevin Bacon coming to Prom.
Is this Payson Arizona?
@@rondas7772 Payson Utah
@@2000calleen oh okay gotcha
It sounds like there will be more than just the kids at the prom!
@theamberheardplaylist6768 Who's Amber Heard?
I can’t believe it’s been 40 years either! Kevin has aged really well. I knew he would attend if at all possible because he’s that kind of guy.
When you.said it's been 40 yrs, I was like no way, can't be that long ago. I googled his age. 65 and looking great!
For a long time, I think he distanced himself from the movie, because it turned him into something he didn't want: a teen idol/pop star. Lucky for him, Kevin was able to reinvent himself and become a character actor.
Kevin Bacon seems like a cool dude. He did an interview with Howard stern and he said every time he goes to a wedding or anything with a DJ he has to tip the DJ big to NOT play the Footloose song because all the eyes turn to him. And he said that 95% of the time even after paying the DJ that the song comes in anyway, because the DJ is tipped way more than what Kevin gave him from the dozens of people who want to hear that song with Kevin there.
@@kbm-zw5jd I can totally believe that!
Why can’t more folks in Hollywood be like this? Grateful for the immense good fortune that has come his way and willing to be approachable and give back.
My father was in ww2 and pitched for the Cub organization. He aways said what you said, and he included pro sports atheletes.
Cause Hollywood is full of pretentious people
Most of them live in LA, everything there's been a film location many times over. Marshall High School in Los Feliz and Reed Middle School in North Hollywood have IMDb pages that rival Bacon's himself.
I think there ARE good people, we just hear about all the bad in the news, sadly. Good news and good people everywhere.
I found myself stupid smiling the entire 6 minutes and 13 seconds. My cheeks hurt! It is so *refreshing* to see an entire high school full of young people working together in such a positive way!! They shared a goal and a dream and saw it come to reality. That's remarkable, especially these days. And we all knew Kevin would come through without a doubt!! I hope they preserve the school as a museum. Congratulations to all these young people. A reminder that anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
Yea no school shootings, beating up students, or stabbings, just kids working together, not like California here. To much violence, I grew up in the 70s in California nothing back then like now, back then no violence, people had respect, people were nice now forget it.
Good parenting, good social support. Good job. Everyone involved should be very proud. 🙏🏽❤️🫂 More of this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Me too....
Me too….this made me really smile. What a guy. And I just visited Utah for the first time last September. My favourite state now!
Absolutely!!
Dude, not only did they get him to come visit they actually supported a really great cause. 💚💚
I graduated from Payson HS in ‘85. It was so surreal then and it’s is now!
Kevin Bacon is a great person. Everyone have a fantastic time at the Payson High 2024 Prom!
Kevin Bacon is a good guy!
I love him and Kyra. They are the best
My daughter will be there, she goes to that high school. How awesome.
kevin bacon once went to rent a unit in new york and they only had a unit with 2 rooms and a guy was there to rent as well they looked at each other and said want to share a unit they agreed lived together for 4 years became friends and to this day kevin meets up with him for lunch
That’s cool. The kids can put that on their future resume. No real world skills upon graduating HS but: “Kevin Bacon came to my prom so I got that going for me!”🤪
I can't believe that movie and Kevin B both went full circle after 40 years ago!!! WOW!!
These students did what every student should be doing, and that is to work hard and make your dream come true. Way to go Payson High! And respect to Kevin for being so cool in making their prom day extra special.
The wholesomeness of this is just off the charts. Payson High School LET'S DANCE!
This is so sweet of him to do this for these teens! They will never forget this!
This will be a Prom that those students will never forget! So happy for them!
The students? More like the whole TOWN won't forget.
John Lithgow should come back as well and give a rousing speech before the prom 😂😂❤❤❤
💯💯💯
Yes. 😂
Along with whoever else from the cast that can make it.
He should play the role and act like prom's gonna be shut down. Enter Kevin Bacon to talk him back into it. That'd be SO awesome!!! :D
😂😂😂
He has to be there. This made me smile so much. Kevin Bacon is a legend to those young people. And it’s just so cool that he’s going to be there.
So nice of Kevin to attend the prom. Wouldn't it be great if he could bring along a few other cast members as well.
RIP Chris Penn
Chris Penn would love to come...
Or Kenny Loggins.
Payson HS: Budget cuts, academic underperformance, kids sold short on meaningful opportunities, graduates unprepared for the real world but "Kevin Bacon came to our prom so we got that going for us!" 🤪
@choosethewright7652 well somebody's a wet blanket!
As a member of Payson High. This was the greatest moment in my life sitting there watching the today show film at 5:30 in the morning. Go Big Green 🦁
In a country so divided its great to see something so uplifting and uniting!
OH YEAH!!!!
Well said! You’re exactly right ♥♥♥
This narrative that this country is divided is all manufactured. More people get a long than people that don't. Everyone has the same goal which is being happy and having a good life. All those other things, you can just agree to disagree.
Maybe that’s why I just teared up lol 😅
Amen 🙏🙌❤
I'm so glad Kevin was able to attend, I reached out to him on his socials when the school invited him to make sure he knew, we chatted for ages, he's a real sweetheart.
It hasn't happened yet, but I'm glad he's gonna go, too
You’re welcome
What a wonderful person to make the whole school feel so special.
Kevin just made these ypung adults life.
Gid bless you Kevin for making people's dream come true.
I agree and he looks very happy and like he's barely aged since 1984, hope they have a great time at the 40 year reunion!
Kevin Bacon seems like such a humble & genuine person. Congrats to this graduating class! ❤
What an iconic way to End an Era of Excellence
Isn't Kevin Bacon just the nicest guy! I hope to see that prom on UA-cam! Good for your school and community!
Now each of those students and staff members can officially say that they are "one degree away from Bacon"! 💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺
Greetings,
It’s my great pleasure to have you here today, which country are you in?
Long live the memory of Chris Penn. He will always add a bittersweet note when listening to 'Let's hear it for the boy'...
Damned if this isn't THE most joyful, pure and wholesome thing I watch on UA-cam all day! I was so excited and literally on my feet cheering by the end of this! If the school is supposed to be closed down, then this will be an amazing way to go out with a bang. Have fun at prom, kids!🥰🥰🥰
Greetings,
It’s my great pleasure to have you here today, which country are you in?
I hope Kevin not only brings his family but other cast members! This is going to be epic!
You should ask Chris Penn to come...
@@paullentz1972you know he is dead, right?
I know...I was trying to be funny!@@susannariera
@@paullentz1972 oh yes, so funny joking about someone's dead...🙄
We need more of this good news in this world
You can never have too much bacon
The more bad news is why I don’t watch the local news. No humor intended
So happy Kevin’s going back to prom! Kevin Bacon, Kenny Loggins’ soundtrack, the mood-Footloose continues to rock.
Kenny needs to come and play Footloose live.
May his knees be footloose!
What a way to bring a community together. I saw Footloose when it came out in theaters 40 years ago. So cool, that Mr. Kevin Bacon will be there for the schools last prom. I'm wondering if he still got the moves.
He is such a great individual! Have fun!!
What a man, he's a star in my eyes. Those kids are heading to the moon with happiness.
So sweet of him to come. That movie keeps us all young.
Awesome! A prom these students will never forget. Good on Kevin for doing this!
they wanna bring home the BACON 😁❤️❤️
Nice!!! 😂
Perfect lol
@@tori4040 I couldn’t say it any better
You win! 🏆 😂 💛
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 good one. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
What a great guy Kevin is taking time out of his busy schedule to come to prom with these kids I'm sure it will be a memory none of them will ever forget
Greetings,
it’s my great pleasure to have you here today, which country are you in?
Love Kevin Bacon. He is so down to earth! I appreciate famous people who are real and treat their fans with care and respect.
Not sure why this brought tears to my eyes! It's just super sweet!
Greetings,
It’s my great pleasure to have you here today, which country are you in?
K.B. is a humble still, oh so handsome kind of guy...these kids will definitely have a story to tell their kids and their kids kids!
Love ❤Everything about this Whole Prom Thing!! Kevin Bacon ❤Rocks!!!
Everyone at Payson You ❤Rock!!!
This is awesome! The 80s were a great decade. ❤
I’m 31 and sometimes I wish I lived in them!
Nice too meet you😊
Yes they were! So thankful to have grown up during that time! Wish I could go back! I remember seeing Footloose at the theater! Time goes by so fast! The 80s were the best! 🙏🏻✝️🙋🏼♀️
Greetings,
It’s my great pleasure to have you here today, which country are you in?
greetings,
It’s my great pleasure to have you here today,which country are you in?
The children are amazing!!! This is my favorite movie and I'm so happy for the kids that Kevin Bacon is so down to earth that he would go their school and create a wonderful memory for them. It will be fun to follow up on.
This is some peak 1980s nostalgia and peak 1980s hopefulness and motivation which is Totally Awesome! Footloose was a fun and great movie and has filled so many people with joy it's nothing but positive and I for one am all for it! Have a great Prom Everyone!
This fantastic, super proud of the students and their hard work towards prom. Kevin bacon going to this prom 40 years later what a great guy. Kevin and his wife are great people down to earth. I hope these kids have a prom that they will neve4 forget, and 40 to 50 years later they will pass on this story when the prom went wildly footloose and a big movie star by the name of Kevin Bacon came to the prom and shouted..."LETS DANNNNNCCCEEE"!!!!!!!!
This is so beautiful 😍 and I'm so happy that he said, "Yes." What a memorable experience for those teens. ❤
Kevin Bacon will have the time of his life reliving "Footloose"! What a great opportunity for feeling good.We need it.
Such a sweet story. Kevin is a cool dude! Congrats to the school!
This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in decades. Thank you Kevin Bacon! Americans need this right now!
Greetings,
It’s my great pleasure to have you here today, which country are you in?
I just saw Kevin yesterday at the gym here in Atlanta.
I just saw trump at an off-ramp, begging for change!
I was living just up the road in Provo as a college student when “Footloose” came out. Got married that year and we have lived in Canada and Oregon since then. Now we live in…Payson! So happy for this great bunch of kids after doing all that work to get Kevin here. Thank you, Mr. Bacon, for being such a kind human being and making their dream come true!
I can't believe it's been 40 years either Kevin. Unbelievable. I saw this great movie way back in 1984 in the theater. It's one of my most memorable experiences as a kid.
Kevin Bacon….truly always been a genuine generous sole!!
I was in the parking lot scene back then - and I didn't even go to Payson High LOL. I was ditching class with a friend's older sister that did go there so we went there to hangout.
This is awesome!
Ain’t no such thing as bad Bacon! Just seems like a great guy, him and his wife!❤️
I love Kevin Bacon! He is so awesome and what a memorable Prom this will be for the school. I love a feel good story. We need more of them in this day and age.
a beautiful way to remember a movie from those timesnwhen people used to dance…..
Kevin just got himself a whole new generation of fans 👍✨❤
So AWSOME for Kevin to make these kids dreams come true!🎉🎉
Bless his, Kevin Bacons, ♥ for going to a prom 40 years in the Making. These wonderful students was not born yet in 1984 and yet through the love of the people around them students incorporated this events. I just say all have a great time and be safe. ❤❤❤
I vowed I would never forget how it felt to be a teenager and always give them the grace so many gave me. With a love of dance AND this movie, I cried just watching them PLUS including a give back! Blessings to all involved and can’t wait to see the footage!
40 years later! I danced so much with my sister, we were jumping from one couch to another, our parents having gone out were also having fun 😜 so we took the opportunity to have fun! A great trip back in time! And Kevin bacon ages so well 😊
That just shows what kind of man Kevin Bacon is... that movie basically started his career.... Kevin is da bomb ... those students will Never forget this Prom 🎉😊
Such an amazing guy, you can tell how much this all means to him. Please tell me they are going to gift him his locker from the school!
Greetings,
it’s my great pleasure to have you here today, which country are you in
I've been following this story & so happy with the outcome. To all the students at Payson High School have a great prom. It's a great memory for you all to remember. And remember to put the Footloose soundtrack on & dance the night away. So glad Mr. Kevin Bacon can come.
Great for Kevin... this is a very nice thing your doing kevin!! Just know that!!
such a great gesture from a truly special person !
That is too cool. Feel good news like this, we can’t get enough of
Very cool of him!
Beautiful to see soooo many students working together on ANYTHING but this is extra special ❤❤
I can't believe it's been 40 years since that movie came out that's incredible!! I mean those kids could be not all of them, but the same age of Kevin Bacon's grandchildren if he had any right now. Because I know my son who turns 40 next month his high school friends have children that have graduated high school. It's just insane how fast time flies.
The MOST selfless act I have ever seen. Even if he was working, I'd bet he 'd still be there.
My husband's Keith & Gary as well as eldest daughter Kala all went to Payson High School . Its my favorite show.
This will undoubtedly be the Best.Prom.Ever.! You guys will have so much fun! Congrats!
Born in 76 and never saw nor cared for the movie.
But THIS is really cool.
The reason I can feel for these kids is,1 of my elementary schools have closed,2 relocated along with one of my high schools.
I always feel a certain nostalgic way when passing a site of one if my former schools.
You & me both, Leee!My junior high & high school were both demolished a few years back but my elementary school is still very much in tact. Turning 50 here in a few months & I still love visiting every so often for that feeling of nostalgia & appreciation for a simpler more innocent time. God bless!
Kevin bacon is such a nice guy and he doesn’t get enough credit for saving the galaxy with the power of dance.
Sooooooo awesome.
It's so cool Mr. Bacon is humble and embraces this early role.
Great feel good story…..we need more in this world.
This is awesome and is bringing tears to my eyes.
These kids are from another planet. Way too real and sweet.🥰💝
I wanna move to that town
I think Kevin Bacon is one of the nicest people. Glad to be a part of his 6 degrees!
Greetings?
It’s my great pleasure to have you here today, which country are you in?
Now that a memory that nobody will ever forget. I watched the movie still to this day and still feel like a kid again..
Congratulations Payson high and Student council they worked hard! 👏🦁💚
Greetings,
It’s my great pleasure to have you here today, which country are you in?
Awesome! Kevin is the man!
What an awesome feel good story! I can’t wait to see him at prom! 🥰
Love Kevin Bacon ! 😊❤Also loved that movie !❤ 🕺💃 I have it on vhs & dvd & still watch it. I was in high school when I saw it in the movie theater. It was perfect timing for me. Crazy that 40 years has gone by that fast ! Have a great prom Payson High School .🎉🤩 Thank you Kevin Bacon for making these kids so happy. 😊 ❤
This is a video that made me warm and happy. What a gentleman Mr Kevin Bacon is. Those kids will remember this for the rest of their lives.
What an awesome high school/community Payson has & Kevin Bacon is an amazing person & actor. Everyone seems so genuine & happy!! We need more of this!!❤
Kevin Bacon has always been an upstanding guy. To know he's giving Payson High is no surprise. Dance on!
One of my favorite movies. Love kevin bacon great actor. Awesome so cool.
How exciting!!!! I hope there is video coming of the prom when this all happens🎉❤
That’s awesome that kids from this generation are so into that movie.
What a beautiful story I love that Kevin Bacon said yes he’s a great person an actor
Kevin bacon always seemed like a good human being. This made me smile.
Peace and love to Mr. Kevin Bacon.. Legendary man!
i remember going to the movie and then afterwards going out to go dancing. loved the movie, I have the sound track and listen again often...and I am 66 yrs old
So glad to hear this........Footloose was a movie that set Mr. Bacon up for the success he's had. Thank you Mr. Bacon for doing the right thing.
Kevin Bacon. What a man. 🙌
that's amazing. the kids seemed to have worked so hard, i'm glad it paid off. i hope their prom night is unforgettable :)
Me too !
I hate it when you always have to have someone making negative comments.
Most people are so happy for these young people.
This is something they’ll never forget.
So let them be happy & send them all the love 💕 & well wishes.
What a story they can tell their kid do one day .
K.B. What a stand up guy!
He remembers what it was like to be young & I think that’s why he’s aged so well.
Still cool & young @ heart 💕
So amazing! What an amazing group of students.
What a nice story. My dad took me when I was in 8th grade. We went after the science fair on a Friday night
These are the types of young men and women that I look forward to being the future of our country! 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🙏