So I was watching Lost, and when we made it to Dr Linus, I knew that Principal Reynolds looked familiar. I’ve seen that guy, and not only have I seen him, I think I’ve seen him walking around a school before now too. So I think about it and think about it and I get the feeling I know where I recognize him from, so I hit IMDb to be sure. And as I suspected, it’s William Atherton, or Professor Hathaway from Real Genius. (Yes, I know, he’s also Peck in Ghostbusters, but honestly I’ve watched Real Genius more often.)

While that was surprising, it was nowhere near as surprising as the realization he wasn’t the only person from Real Genius to be on the show! Remember Lazlo? Well let me refresh your memory: Odd fellow who lived in the closet, rarely seen, put them onto the idea the project they’re working on could be a weapon, was mailing a crazy number of entries into a Frito-Lay contest so he could win 32.6% of the prizes, including the car. Sounds more familiar now, right? Well think about him and think about Daddy Linus…yup! Uncle Rico himself! I couldn’t remember his name either, but the internet told me it was Jon Gries, so there you go.

Now if only another actor or two from Real Genius showed up…or are we going to find out in the finale that this all started with a house full of laser-popped popcorn?

…and I figured out why! She used to go by “Debbie” and she wanted us to visit her country.

I apologize for the link to the goofy youtube video with Spanish subtitles, but I couldn’t find a better version. Maybe I’ll dig out my DVD and post a clear clip myself.

As a girl from a certain era, I will forever have a soft spot for this film. To this day I wish someone would leave me that “I was just having…many beers” message.