Kristy McNichol performs "Baby, Bye-Bye"

[slave4uguy]

I love kristy mcnichol, I loved this movie The night the lights went out in georgia.

[3P63]

Good bye!

[purplkoala]

I have wanted this song since I first hear it. Thanks!!!

[msm318]

Wow. She sucks.

[goosemonk2]

Kriss is one of the best acterses of all time but she needs a vocel couch.

[TheEchovoices]

love the outfit but this girl couldnt sing a note

[drtyfknmouth]

MAN, she has a nice ass! Age was NOT kind to you, Kristy. But, one time, you looked like THAT! :)

[posthumanhero]

i had a crush on a girl in highschool who, i now realize, looked exactly like kristy at this time........really into her look/attitude, even now!.

[barry8844]

Chalk it up to KRISTY! Damnnnnn - off the hook! Kristy, were you ever aware that we would LOVE the shit you sang 28 years ago?

[KelleyMag]

Too bad she can't actually sing .....

[patcheslynne19]

i found the dvd on ebay last year

[rondareid2000]

So who and orig recorded and wrote the song ? .. or was this part of the failed record attempt with her n her brother

[iheartmysailor99111]

I Think this is from the movie :The Night the Lights went out in Georgia:

[micmoable]

didn't know she sang! I think she's better at acting!

[micmoable]

stick to acting darling!

[sallyminster]

Dennis Quaid played her older brother!! That's him behind the bar and yes Mark Hamill is the cop who likes her...

[babygurl20081985]

man, wish they did release the dvd. i want this movie. its good and its been awhile since i seen this one.

[survivrs]

@babygurl20081985 It is out on dvd. You'll have to google it to find someplace that has it. I got it on dvd over a year ago. The quality isn't the greatest but it's still good. Good luck getting a copy!

[Bag0fRats]

This movie is a model piece of shit film. Egad, good thing it's largely forgotten about today.

[DA90027]

I met her several times in the early 80;s at a lesbian bar I worked at, while she was always nice I could tell she was quite troubled and unhappy. I hope she is doing great today.

[pegilu62]

I believe if you don't have anything good to say , don't say anything .If you have a problem with it ,why you even watching? Mean people suck.

[MaDmOnkyKungFu]

I think i remember this movie, Kristy McNichol and Luke Skywalker are forced to live on the run commiting and performing country music.

[ducky3307]

OMG HAHAHA I saw this is the movie theater with my sister....and It was AWEFUL!!!

I am so damn old!!!!

But this was a treat to see! Thanks for posting!!!!

[cmartin19711]

is that the dude from northern exposure on 1:46?

[PupuTheClown]

is she playing with the Doobie Brothers ?

[getoutofmyway01]

uh, I was a fan when I was a kid. I thought she was cool. But COME ON. She's dreadful as a singer... and yeah, she's the girl next door, but seeing the men at the bar stare at her like she's hot and sexy is... well...kinda funny.... This is a hilarious clip.

[MGR1900]

Kristy McNichol was the hottest thing in the 1970s. Then she decided to take on slutty roles in pictures and her career nose dived. That's too bad because she was talented. Perhaps she was trying to get rid of her innocent looking image. It didn't really work.

[65ludwig]

when i heard this and still today....sounds like 2 cats in an alley fuckin.......

[TruthSurge]

Use the FORCE, Luke! The POLICE force that is! And force your way in!!!!!!!

[DarkChild4Ever1]

The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia is what movie it's from... the poster said it in their comments lol... I just wish I could find this movie on DVD.. BTW that IS Dennis Quaid in his younger years, and Mark Hamill aka Luke Skywalker is the cop! lol

[corrythew]

what movie is this from?

[oakdude1]

I think that's Dennis Quaid behind the bar!!

[OneMaryWon]

I think her voice sounds good !

[StarBrown08]

That's sexy what she's wearing.

[TheLastDugong]

Goosebumps

[iorioriorio]

Dammit, I'm marryin kristy.....forgot how hot she was(and is)....48 yr old dude from waterbury

[chngreactn]

great kid so long ago.

[darkavengermanowar]

I remember that movie, saw it on HBO! I also remember a certain "Star Wars" actor was in it, Mark Hamill. Good movie, brings back memories.

[prettynene21]

Hey you guys! Have you seen SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER. Please type KRISTY MCNICHOL-SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER also right here on you tube and see how great kristy as an actress. And wow she was sooo BEAUTIFUL!

[nateboytwo]

that was a great movie , i remember seeing that a couple of times as a kid !!!!

[babyboom64]

@prettynene21 She was an EXCELLENT actress. She also did a helluva job in Little Darlings (Oscar-worthy). I miss her.

[metalhead19661]

i have christy & jimmy's lp's still in plastic & the tapes too! i still listen to them christy was sooooo hot and still is! i wish that she would make a come back but.........oh well at least i have the tape to satisfy me.

[cuteguyfromcanada]

I think Kristy was suffering from Bipolar disorder and quit her acting career.

[iamteelynn]

yes she was diagnosed with bipolar. She did try to come back to the show Empty Nest but was unable to work.I believe she is acting instructor now

[acdeucee]

This movie was our answer to boring saturday nights. Quaid was a great partner to Kristi. I think Jan Michael Vincent was originally sought for the role.

[craigtime806]

I love this movie...."Luke, is that a lightsaber in your pocket, or are you just hapy to see me?" lol

[verthosand]

She was so innocent in this movie then comes out blazing... surprising everyone. What a great performance.

[prettynene21]

OMG! Kristy mcnichol was sooooooo beautiful. She was the GODDESS of beauty and no one is prettier and popular than her. In kristy mcnichol guestbook there are 30 million obssesed fans telling her that they're in love.

[hootenhtn]

This is from the movie "The Nights The Lights Went Out In Georgia". It has been widely bootlegged on abysmal quality VHS tapes and DVD's. However, if you can get your hands on the early 1980's VHS edition from 20th Century Fox, the quality will be much,much, better than what you see here. And that edition has a stereo soundtrack to boot!

[cellardoor70]

what the heck is luke skywalker doing in georgia??? lol

[naturalpro2003]

I forgot how HOT Kristy looked in this movie!!

[not2seri0us]

Can you believe anyone listen to this stuff....

[nateboytwo]

yea , i love kristy but it's pretty clear , she's not a singer , but she is a pretty good actress................ :)

[oakdude1]

Kristy does a very good job with " I need you strong for me". Have a listen - it might change your opinion when it comes to Kristy's vocal ability.

[musik4thedef]

junior leaguers

[mssedmebich]

Ok! Obama's first act upon taking office should be bringing back the Halter Top!

[quelita28]

I had a huge crush on Mark Hamill since I was a kid,he looks very cute in that movie.

[AnniexCostello]

Is there anywhere you can download this song? I doubt it since people are saying that a soundtrack, or even dvd were released, but I thought I'd ask.

[mytie67]

This song was not included on the soundtrack (which can be purchased on vinly on eBay) and the DVD has never been officially released. Unfortunately, this is as good as it gets.

[survivrs]

@mytie67 I got the DVD a couple of years ago but I'd be willing to bet it's a pirated copy. A couple months ago I got "The Legend of Billie Jean" and I have no doubt that it was a pirated copy. It's poor quality and you can tell the label is homemade. I should probably turn them in to the post office for fraud.

[survivrs]

@AnniexCostello Actually, I googled it and found it someplace a year or so ago on DVD. I was shocked! The quality isn't fantastic but if you love what you hear here, you will love the movie! "The night the lights went out in Georgia".

[Modwild]

OMG - I wanted to be Kristy McNichol so bad. Especially to be next to Jimmy and to be in this movie with Dennis Quaid. All of their sh*t should be on DVD by now!

[elderberry9]

Two of Kristy's movies have recently became available on limited release DVDr. I ordered them both off of an internet site.

[Piratejenny25]

which ones I've been trying to get the night the lights went out in Georgia since forever

[elderberry9]

Right now it's "Just The Way You Are" and "Dream Lover" from Warner Archives. I don't know when they intend to release The Nights Went Out In Georgia. Also '"Little Darlings" is available to rent legally as a digital download from two very popular online stores.

[andreasplesnik]

ain't that mark hamill 2m23 ?

[mytie67]

yes, it is.

[survivrs]

@andreasplesnik Yes indeed. The name of the movie is "The night the lights went out in Georgia" and not only did it star Kristy McNichol, but Mark Hamill and Dennis Quaid! Great movie!!!

[patcheslynne19]

@andreasplesnik i bought the dvd on ebay last year look there

[survivrs]

@andreasplesnik yep, this is the movie "The night the lights went out in Georgia" with Kristy McNichol, Dennis Quaid, and Mark Hamill for starters.

[quiltbee]

GREAT MEMORIES......thank you....love it....

[JonasFanBunny3000]

does this movie exist on DVD?

[vandamme514]

Love Kristy!!! Love the song!!!

[sleepersgurl]

srry but she sounds horrible its like shes tone deaf or something...she was a good actress tho just not a good singer

[nateboytwo]

i agee with you, she's has great dramatic talent, but her singing could and should have been twicke... :)

[POCOHONTAS1875]

man I use 2 love this movie

[Adaria12]

I had a soundtrack LP, was giving to me by a penpal but ssdly my heartless threw it away when i move away 20 years later

[onewhoknowslots]

Hey!!!

I thought you said you were from Connecticut?

How come you have a southern accent?

Not that I mind, it sounds so sexy.

I enjoyed our phone call. *winking at you*

[KeepItReal1967]

No, I said I "Live" in Ct, I'm "From" Richmond, Va. I enjoyed our talk as well. We'll talk again soon. Maybe this week-end? ~winks back at you~

[Laganda143]

I don't understand why they never released and soundtrack for this movie .. if they did i would have owned it .. thanks for having the video up anyway..

[acdeucee]

Ah Yes I got the call back! Casting call agent comes through again. Off broadway here I come. Loving Mcnichol and the Show 'family 'has really paid off!

[KeepItReal1967]

You want a medal or the chest to pin it on?

no seriously, Good for you. *smile*

[acdeucee]

Thanks. Since remission things are only lookin up.

[onewhoknowslots]

Just think if Kristy was still a movie star she'd probably be filming there, and you could make kissy faces at her driving her to distraction. *laugh*

[KeepItReal1967]

Wouldn't that be cool?

But she gave up acting, ~Sigh~

[onewhoknowslots]

I don't think it's she gave up acting,

the film industry black listed her.

She couldn't get an acting job today, tomorrow or any other day.

[KeepItReal1967]

Hollywood black listed her,

I bet if she came to New York she'd get a job.

New yorkers are more forgiving.

She can test her true acting abilty on Broadway.

[acdeucee]

I heard it was on 'Off' "Off" Broadway. The casting calls are still in progress. Except for Robert Englunds part "Whitey'has already been casted.Why is Kristi Mcnichol black listed? What crime did She commit???

[KeepItReal1967]

I was reading an article about it, nobody will insure her. her out bursts during the 80's really messed up her career. But like I was telling OneWhoKnowsLots, she can make it in NY, if she really wanted to. Tatum O'neil got a role on a tv show shot in NY. So can Kristy.

[onewhoknowslots]

I watch that show "Rescue Me" with Denis Leary. Didn't Tatum just get busted for buying drugs?

[KeepItReal1967]

Yes she did.

Oscar-winning actress Tatum O'Neal has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with her arrest for cocaine possession last month.

The former child star appeared in Manhattan Criminal Court on Wednesday and was ordered to spend two half-day sessions in a drug treatment program and pay the court $95. Judge Elisa Koenderman told the court if these conditions were met before her next appearance on September 4th, the case will be dismissed.she blamed it on her dog dying.LOL

[onewhoknowslots]

Wow!! She got a slap on the wrist!

wonder if she still has that Oscar?

Kristy never won one.

She quit to soon, maybe she would've if she stayed in the biz.

[KeepItReal1967]

Tatum won that Oscar when she was a baby,

She took away the title of youngest from "Anna-Patti Duke". Kristy picked all the wrong scripts, she needed more adult like roles. I think she would've been better off with made for TV movies.

[onewhoknowslots]

Well if Kristy goes to NY she can shack up Tatum, it'll be just like old times. haha

[KeepItReal1967]

yeah she can,

Tatum has an apartment in Manhattan.

Speaking of Tatum She don't look to shabby now a days.

She actually looks good.

[onewhoknowslots]

E-mail me a pic of her.

[acdeucee]

I agree. I think she would have no problem what so ever landing a prime time Sitcom. She was adored. Look at Molly Ringwald. Now She's hot again in a teen sitcom written by 7th heaven writers. Does anyone remember the early 80's Show She was in called'Family'? My fav!

[KeepItReal1967]

Family doesn't really count,

she was playing herself.

[acdeucee]

Yeah but what about the groovy soap spins between her older Brother and Meridith Baxter Birney.And the Old Man who was Matthew Brodericks Dad in real life. Some hard hitters on that Show. Not to mention Boy Friend Leif Garrett. Ah give me A BREAK.

[KeepItReal1967]

You seem to be stuck in the past.

*snaps fingers, come to the present 2008*

Nobody says "Groovy" any more.

She's out of show business nothing anyone can do.

[mnmcv1]

not exactly true- while she did walk off a movie set in the mid 80's, and the incident did cause damage to her reputation in the industry, a blacklist didn't end her career- in fact, she played Richard Mulligan's daughter on EMPTY NEST for 5 years, AFTER that happened, and continued making TV movies.

She voluntarily retired from acting after she left EMPTY NEST...

[elderberry9]

While she wasn't put on a blacklist, the incident did damage her reputation within the movie industry. She could no longer get the high quality parts she once did because movie producers didn't want her doing that again, causing them to lose a good deal of money.

[acdeucee]

This was actually a great movie. Dennis Quaid and Mark Hamil are in it. Its worth a watch, I use to rent it it years ago, along with Buster and Billy, A jan Michael Vincent gem.

[KeepItReal1967]

Then go watch it..shoo shoo

[starman2006]

I wish this movie was on DVD,they use to show it a lot on HBO in the early 1980's,it's called "The Night the Lights went out in Georgia",Kristy looks so bangable,I don't care what the other pinheads hear say about her.

[savesprinkles5678]

I always thought Kristy looked like a boy. I wonder who she knew to get discovered, because she's really not very talented.

[KeepItReal1967]

Haha she is a "BOI"..

Jimmy with boobs..

[Enlightenedpsych2]

Must have missed this somehow but very glad I caught it here. Kristy wore feathers and skimpy shirts with subtle-curving jeans so well. Never a spolesmodel I don't think but an exceptionally talented actress. Fading into the limelight just proves she accepted her great moment. Time to move on, where is she now ? anyone know?

sharing the light,Miss Erica H

[SkylarBry]

Sadly, Kristie was diagnosed with a mental disorder and has chosen to leave show business all together. I consider it a great, great loss.

[Enlightenedpsych2]

This is what I found on Kristy . . ."In 1988, McNichol returned to episodic television, playing the character of Barbara Weston on the NBC sitcom Empty Nest, but she had to leave in 1992, when she was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. [1] McNichol returned to the series for its final episode in 1995."

She is missed . . .

[SS421982]

I LOVED this movie as a teen. I know it was a bomb at the box office, but I still watch it once a year.

[gingey2008]

I cryed at the end of this movie when denis quade got shot.

[vlix5]

And Dennis Quaid. Yipes. Kristy was what - 4 foot 10? And in a white leather fringe jumpsuit and Dorothy Hamill 'do. W T H ?

[decolady2]

she's 5'3"

[EvilAL13]

Luke Skywalker!!

[fatdonkeyfatdonkey]

She was sooooooooo hot, and talented.

[OutsidersLover12]

does anyone know if this is and strong for me is on the soundtrack?if it is, where can i get the soundtrack.

[texanlovestaylor]

This isn't, I Need You Strong for Me is...it's pretty hard to find, I found one on eBay for $60.

[OutsidersLover12]

ouch. $60.00? wow. i guess it would be worth it

[cupcake101]

This is a really good song. Kristy has a really pretty voice and can actually sing!

[sitedecinema]

What a cast...she's gotta a cool voice!

Too bad she's not acted IN FRONT o the camera for ages!

[countbloodula]

she can sing,

[nursehg72]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE add more clips of this movie. I have searched for years and years and I almost fell out of my chair when I first saw this...I cant believe my eyes. I am sooo happy you put this up. Dont ya just wish it this time era again...."sigh"

Things are so different now.

[nursehg72]

did denis and christy actually do the vocals in this movie? Its one of my favorites and I've always wondered this

[OutsidersLover12]

i kno kristy did. i dont know about dennis.

[Gwenster11]

bye bye baby!! bye  bye!!!!