Kevin Bacon surprises students of 'Footloose' high school!

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Four decades after Kevin Bacon shouted “let’s dance” in “Footloose,” students at Payson High School where the movie was filmed are on an all-out mission to have the star attend their prom. In a TODAY exclusive, NBC’s Kaylee Hartung reports on their viral campaign - and Bacon's live response!
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@MsLemon1971 3 ай бұрын

Kevin Bacon is a great person. Everyone have a fantastic time at the Payson High 2024 Prom!

@user-ip5dm6jf8k 3 ай бұрын

Kevin Bacon is a good guy!

@jennygiallanza4524 2 ай бұрын

I love him and Kyra. They are the best

@charleschudley4661 2 ай бұрын

My daughter will be there, she goes to that high school. How awesome.

@cuzmcc 2 ай бұрын

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

@choosethewright7652 2 ай бұрын

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!”🤪

@wildlyunrulyadventures3942 3 ай бұрын

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.

@geraldnorth7985 2 ай бұрын

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.

@californianorma876 2 ай бұрын

Good parenting, good social support. Good job. Everyone involved should be very proud. 🙏🏽❤️🫂 More of this 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@NSYresearch 2 ай бұрын

Me too....

@lorriepaints1490 2 ай бұрын

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!

@keithbrown6025 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!

@evangeline3152 3 ай бұрын

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.

@chocolatte8803 2 ай бұрын

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!

@bradfordruhle 2 ай бұрын

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.

@kbm-zw5jd 2 ай бұрын

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.

@evangeline3152 2 ай бұрын

@@kbm-zw5jd I can totally believe that!

@DancingOnGlass89 3 ай бұрын

Dude, not only did they get him to come visit they actually supported a really great cause. 💚💚

@rebeccabarrett8987 3 ай бұрын

John Lithgow should come back as well and give a rousing speech before the prom 😂😂❤❤❤

@LD__ 3 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@TdT2211 3 ай бұрын

Yes. 😂

@ccefc_families297 3 ай бұрын

Along with whoever else from the cast that can make it.

@NickolaiVolkov 2 ай бұрын

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

@eligebrown8998 2 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@jomarzan 3 ай бұрын

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.

@rondas7772 3 ай бұрын

Is this Payson Arizona?

@2000calleen 3 ай бұрын

@@rondas7772 Payson Utah

@rondas7772 3 ай бұрын

@@2000calleen oh okay gotcha

@DoubleRVids 3 ай бұрын

It sounds like there will be more than just the kids at the prom!

@nuttybar9 3 ай бұрын

@theamberheardplaylist6768 Who's Amber Heard?

@threeer02 2 ай бұрын

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.

@tomhowe1510 2 ай бұрын

My father was in ww2 and pitched for the Cub organization. He aways said what you said, and he included pro sports atheletes.

@whizz108 2 ай бұрын

Cause Hollywood is full of pretentious people

@nlpnt 2 ай бұрын

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.

@njb1528 2 ай бұрын

I think there ARE good people, we just hear about all the bad in the news, sadly. Good news and good people everywhere.

@zachfoster1847 3 ай бұрын

The wholesomeness of this is just off the charts. Payson High School LET'S DANCE!

@Stacyr4567 3 ай бұрын

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.

@eurofritz4617 2 ай бұрын

RIP Chris Penn

@paullentz1972 2 ай бұрын

Chris Penn would love to come...

@Kolumaic 2 ай бұрын

Or Kenny Loggins.

@choosethewright7652 2 ай бұрын

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!" 🤪

@Fatherofheroesandheroines 2 ай бұрын

@choosethewright7652 well somebody's a wet blanket!

@NandoDisco 3 ай бұрын

This is so sweet of him to do this for these teens! They will never forget this!

@none3769 2 ай бұрын

I graduated from Payson HS in ‘85. It was so surreal then and it’s is now!

@hokey-os3rx 3 ай бұрын

This will be a Prom that those students will never forget! So happy for them!

@neilusdin2389 2 ай бұрын

The students? More like the whole TOWN won't forget.

@chocolatte8803 3 ай бұрын

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.

@purplemacgotti2423 3 ай бұрын

What an iconic way to End an Era of Excellence

@soniahermann5069 2 ай бұрын

I can't believe that movie and Kevin B both went full circle after 40 years ago!!! WOW!!

@TikiHi77 3 ай бұрын

I hope Kevin not only brings his family but other cast members! This is going to be epic!

@paullentz1972 2 ай бұрын

You should ask Chris Penn to come...

@susannariera 2 ай бұрын

@@paullentz1972you know he is dead, right?

@paullentz1972 2 ай бұрын

I know...I was trying to be funny!@@susannariera

@susannariera 2 ай бұрын

@@paullentz1972 oh yes, so funny joking about someone's dead...🙄

@VerseauT-cm6tj 3 ай бұрын

In a country so divided its great to see something so uplifting and uniting!

@SuperSoldier26 3 ай бұрын

OH YEAH!!!!

@lizzieb6311 3 ай бұрын

Well said! You’re exactly right ♥♥♥

@stevelouie5928 3 ай бұрын

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.

@TeraGreene1 3 ай бұрын

Maybe that’s why I just teared up lol 😅

@kimmerz1111 3 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏🙌❤

@tubetop123 3 ай бұрын

We need more of this good news in this world

@RobertPilla 3 ай бұрын

You can never have too much bacon

@manuelorozco7760 2 ай бұрын

The more bad news is why I don’t watch the local news. No humor intended

@mhm8922 2 ай бұрын

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.

@elizabethhair9017 2 ай бұрын

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.

@sandrafaith 2 ай бұрын

It hasn't happened yet, but I'm glad he's gonna go, too

@arveedibira2454 3 ай бұрын

they wanna bring home the BACON 😁❤️❤️

@KWCardDesign 3 ай бұрын

Nice!!! 😂

@tori4040 3 ай бұрын

Perfect lol

@seanlauer9222 3 ай бұрын

@@tori4040 I couldn’t say it any better

@GoldenLady1007 3 ай бұрын

You win! 🏆 😂 💛

@Jasmine34952 3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 good one. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@SparkleSunflower123 3 ай бұрын

Damned if this isn't THE most joyful, pure and wholesome thing I watch on KZfaq 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!🥰🥰🥰

@christinellanes3373 3 ай бұрын

So sweet of him to come. That movie keeps us all young.

@CougarFan3 3 ай бұрын

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 🦁

@lori4804 3 ай бұрын

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.

@janeclayton151 3 ай бұрын

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!

@ashleybarber4086 3 ай бұрын

Now each of those students and staff members can officially say that they are "one degree away from Bacon"! 💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺

@MH-bv3hc 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! A prom these students will never forget. Good on Kevin for doing this!

@christylawson4099 3 ай бұрын

Not sure why this brought tears to my eyes! It's just super sweet!

@cherylriley8 3 ай бұрын

This is awesome! The 80s were a great decade. ❤

@manuelorozco7760 2 ай бұрын

I’m 31 and sometimes I wish I lived in them!

@MarcioFernandesDM 2 ай бұрын

Nice too meet you😊

@julesservantofjesus972 2 ай бұрын

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! 🙏🏻✝️🙋🏼‍♀️

@jonlava173 3 ай бұрын

So happy Kevin’s going back to prom! Kevin Bacon, Kenny Loggins’ soundtrack, the mood-Footloose continues to rock.

@dianembelangerbelanger8003 2 ай бұрын

Kenny needs to come and play Footloose live.

@VisualDisplay07 2 ай бұрын

May his knees be footloose!

@KoolKatK 3 ай бұрын

This is the coolest thing I’ve seen in decades. Thank you Kevin Bacon! Americans need this right now!

@9sheri9 3 ай бұрын

Kevin Bacon seems like such a humble & genuine person. Congrats to this graduating class! ❤

@cynthiamoermond1282 3 ай бұрын

He is such a great individual! Have fun!!

@DianeRoney 3 ай бұрын

I just saw Kevin yesterday at the gym here in Atlanta.

@AbsoluteNut1 2 ай бұрын

I just saw trump at an off-ramp, begging for change!

@cindyspangler3982 2 ай бұрын

Isn't Kevin Bacon just the nicest guy! I hope to see that prom on KZfaq! Good for your school and community!

@williambarger8043 3 ай бұрын

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.

@TonyaS 3 ай бұрын

Such a sweet story. Kevin is a cool dude! Congrats to the school!

@PelvisPresley420 3 ай бұрын

Oldest teenagers ever lol. But it's a classic movie nonetheless. Rest in Paradise Chris Penn. You'll never be Forgotten and Footloose will make sure of it.

@tommyriam8320 2 ай бұрын

The relatively geriatric cast-members of such well-known shows such as "Beverly Hills:90120", "Eight is Enough", "Happy Days", "Welcome Back Kotter", among many, many others made the "Footloose" crew of "Hollywood" pretend teens/high-schoolers look downright authentic with the possible exception of the lead actors Bacon and Singer who had just begun to grow a bit long in the tooth to pull off the illusion.

@kallen868 2 ай бұрын

Naw...the cast of Grease was significantly older.

@tommyriam8320 2 ай бұрын

members of _'the cast of Grease'_ were on the cusp of drawing Social Security checks. "Grease" was little more than a 'live-action' cartoon not really intended to be taken seriously from the standpoint of realistic character and situational depiction and portrayal so one is to view this production quite a bit more leniently @@kallen868

@PelvisPresley420 2 ай бұрын

@@kallen868 there's a lot of movies like that. Tobey Maguire was almost 30 when he played Spiderman, Judd Nelson was 25 playing a teenager in the breakfast club, Stacey Dash was almost 30 playing a teenager in Clueless. The list is very long

@pandemits 2 ай бұрын

Long live the memory of Chris Penn. He will always add a bittersweet note when listening to 'Let's hear it for the boy'...

@channellejames1393 3 ай бұрын

I think Kevin Bacon is one of the nicest people. Glad to be a part of his 6 degrees!

@patroberts5449 3 ай бұрын

Very cool of him!

@linnea_of_smeg 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations Payson high and Student council they worked hard! 👏🦁💚

@addisperez8205 3 ай бұрын

This is so beautiful 😍 and I'm so happy that he said, "Yes." What a memorable experience for those teens. ❤

@janbarrett4544 2 ай бұрын

Kevin Bacon will have the time of his life reliving "Footloose"! What a great opportunity for feeling good.We need it.

@carlabarrick8538 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Kevin Bacon! This will be iconic and memorable for the school and fans of the movie 💙

@charynscrivens2758 3 ай бұрын

This is awesome and is bringing tears to my eyes.

@morganmarcella47 2 ай бұрын

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

@LeeePowers 3 ай бұрын

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.

@billmartin3198 2 ай бұрын

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!

@sherfos1961 2 ай бұрын

Love Kevin Bacon. He is so down to earth! I appreciate famous people who are real and treat their fans with care and respect.

@BobbiPedersen-ro4dp 2 ай бұрын

So AWSOME for Kevin to make these kids dreams come true!🎉🎉

@jdtractorman7445 3 ай бұрын

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.

@vickyoberg2421 3 ай бұрын

My husband's Keith & Gary as well as eldest daughter Kala all went to Payson High School . Its my favorite show.

@PlottingTheDownfall 2 ай бұрын

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!

@lnqxr 2 ай бұрын

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.

@angelkitten27 2 ай бұрын

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!

@gram2977 3 ай бұрын

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.

@dawnagordon2333 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful story I love that Kevin Bacon said yes he’s a great person an actor

@johnnyeco280 2 ай бұрын

Kevin Bacon. What a man. 🙌

@krystastefanosky6173 3 ай бұрын

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!

@scottbailey1513 2 ай бұрын

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 🎉😊

@Uthorous 2 ай бұрын

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!

@1craley878 2 ай бұрын

Kevin bacon is such a nice guy and he doesn’t get enough credit for saving the galaxy with the power of dance.

@HawthorneHillNaturePreserve 2 ай бұрын

These are the types of young men and women that I look forward to being the future of our country! 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🙏

@Rozebunny14 2 ай бұрын

How exciting!!!! I hope there is video coming of the prom when this all happens🎉❤

@jediknightjairinaiki560 3 ай бұрын

Sooooooo awesome. It's so cool Mr. Bacon is humble and embraces this early role.

@annamarielewis7078 2 ай бұрын

These kids are from another planet. Way too real and sweet.🥰💝

@danielgerald4551 2 ай бұрын

I wanna move to that town

@randallczaja5176 2 ай бұрын

The MOST selfless act I have ever seen. Even if he was working, I'd bet he 'd still be there.

@SuperSoldier26 3 ай бұрын

Bring back that classic style of Footloose

@monicavillarreal3902 3 ай бұрын

omg, I love it. Kevin Bacon is a gem.

@jewelv 2 ай бұрын

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 😊

@lindadmcfate7855 2 ай бұрын

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!

@Moodyahhgremlin 3 ай бұрын

That’s us!! Go Payson!!!!

@jenniferhansen3622 3 ай бұрын

Have fun at your prom!!

@Moodyahhgremlin 3 ай бұрын

@@jenniferhansen3622 we for sure will

@pbelle1971 3 ай бұрын

What an awesome feel good story! I can’t wait to see him at prom! 🥰

@chrispruett81 2 ай бұрын

Great for Kevin... this is a very nice thing your doing kevin!! Just know that!!

@linedanzer4302 2 ай бұрын

@ 5:54 I had to LOL when I saw that strip of bacon at the bottom of the screen. *Love Kevin Bacon's work/acting and am not surprised that he is this cool of a dude.*

@lizzieb6311 3 ай бұрын

I had ZERO doubt he would accept! So happy for these kids!! ♥♥♥🇺🇸🇺🇸

@kathysowers 3 ай бұрын

How exciting for Payson HS!!!! Way to go!

@nurseydebdeb8539 2 ай бұрын

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"!!!!!!!!

@LisaLisa-xj1hs 2 ай бұрын

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. 😊 ❤

@meileevaj 3 ай бұрын

Love it!!! Go Kevin Bacon and Payson High!!!

@chelseaxjaye 3 ай бұрын

that's amazing. the kids seemed to have worked so hard, i'm glad it paid off. i hope their prom night is unforgettable :)

@trishabaran1521 2 ай бұрын

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 💕

@mhurtado2001 3 ай бұрын

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.

@kathyrice7931 2 ай бұрын

This will undoubtedly be the Best.Prom.Ever.! You guys will have so much fun! Congrats!

@d.c.2916 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations Payson High School!!! Enjoy your 2024 Prom!!!

@user-mq8wz2sc4u 2 ай бұрын

Peace and love to Mr. Kevin Bacon.. Legendary man!

@Triggerzombie677 2 ай бұрын

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.

@maryhamilton6582 2 ай бұрын

So amazing! What an amazing group of students.

@perfect1150 2 ай бұрын

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.

@SnowPink90 2 ай бұрын

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.

@kaileyselin8453 2 ай бұрын

Footloose is one of my favourite 80s movies! Now that’s what I call a prom.

@snowbabysmith2484 12 күн бұрын

Such wonderful young people. Their community must be proud.

@ohbabylactationcare126 3 ай бұрын

This is everything!❤

@dr.johnsuarez2330 3 ай бұрын

What a nice story. My dad took me when I was in 8th grade. We went after the science fair on a Friday night

@stanthurman9008 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr. Kevin for the School and your foundation .

@user-qo9zp8fb4g 2 ай бұрын

That's awesome. Hat's of to you Kevin, let's dance. 🕺

@KellysCreativeDreams 2 ай бұрын

Kevin Bacon has always been an upstanding guy. To know he's giving Payson High is no surprise. Dance on!

@rocknrollsetmefree 2 ай бұрын

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!