Class of '76 Trailer

Before he made a name for himself as an actor in 80's Hollywood, Jon-Erik Hexum co-starred with his fellow students at New Jersey's Tenafly High School in the long-forgotten "Class of '76 Senior Movie", a look into everyday life at THS: its dances, magazine drives, skits, and talent shows -- a veritable time capsule of a much simpler time!

For 32 years, this epic sat untouched in Tenafly (NJ) High School Senior Advisor JP Mullin's attic, unseen by anyone -- that is, until he recently found it and graciously donated it to Hexum's fan club. Now, for the first time since 1976, this 61-minute video, originally recorded on now-extinct EIAJ-1 open reel format, along with footage from the Senior "Lack of Talent Show", has been transferred to DVD and seen for the very first time since its making!

For more information, please visit the Jon-Erik Hexum Fan Club & Archive Website at http://pdhexum.tripod.com

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• Jon-Erik
• Hexum
• Tenafly
• High
• School
• 1976
• seventies
• Voyagers

[hexumremembered]

Bat's breath! You're right, Cameojack!

[cameojack]

Did anyone notice that Jack is wearing the same shirt than Meeno Peluce wears in Voyagers!???

[hexumremembered]

Well, Hexumremembered is a collaborative effort of Ginger and Doug, along with some generous help on the part of JP Mullin, Jon-Erik's friend and mentor for much of his life.  Jon-Erik did have a lot to share with the world, and it's a shame he wasn't around longer so we could see more of it. Thanks, cameojack, for the kind words!

[PhineasBogg4me]

That was great!!!

[cameojack]

it is an unexpected joy... i never imagined we would have this time capsule and looking glass to his youth... he was such an astounding man... impossibly talented!

[filmidioten]

This was amazing. I felt so privileged being allowed to watch it and to get a glimpse into this part of Jon-Erik's life. Thank you! And a special thanks to Mr Mullin (who was quite hilarious himself in this video:) !

[rfschober]

I live about 25 minutes away from Tenafly, and pass the Friendly's whenever I'm on the bus to NYC. I'm sure Tenafly was a nice place to be when Jack was there. It still is a nice, upscale neighborhood for the most part.

[Voyagersguidebook]

Hi Cameojack, thank you very much, the little bits of background music was my touch, kept things flowing. I still want to get the free Friendly's Ice Cream I've seen on the commercials since I was a kid, LOL. But alas, not Friendlys in New York City.

[cameojack]

Ginger and Doug - you did a tremendous job w/ this footage. The welcome back cotter thing was hysterical & creative. And thank you JP Mullin for taking, keeping, and sharing this video. Why it took so long for Mr. Mullin to locate it makes me wonder and wonder and wonder. I know that you and Jack had an incredible relationship... both you and he were lucky to be there for each other. Is there a chance to get together one day and grab a beer Mr. Mullin? Perchance a burger at Friendlys?

[bluecanvas2]

I noticed about the T-shirt. Now how funny is that ;)

It's a pity we can't tell if the stripes are red.

[cameojack]

I am an immense fan of Hexum. And the more I learn of him, the more I am astounded by him. He was one of a kind in the best of ways. Talent without limits and a fellow that lived life to the utmost. It is such a treat to see these films from his high school days. Thank you so much to "hexumremembered" for posting it here on youtube. A joy to watch!