Back to School
Summary:
Self-made wealthy guy Thornton Melon (Rodney Dangerfield) decides he needs a better education -- and also to spend some time away from his cheating new wife. Thornton joins his son, Jason (Keith Gordon) at college. Dad hopes to gain his son's respect (isn't that always Dangerfield's motivation?), while his son tries to fit in with his snobbish and brutish fellow student... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Rodney Dangerfield - (Thornton Melon)
Sally Kellerman - (Diane)
Burt Young - (Lou)
Keith Gordon - (Jason Melon)
Robert Downey, Jr. - (Derek)
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Review:
Rodney Dangerfield has made a nominal career of playing the disrespected everyman, but the one he creates for Back to School is probably both the wealthiest and most loveable. One of his fonder star vehicles, Back to School twists the standard college comedy format by inserting a wild-eyed adult into the equation, then making him adept ... Continue >>
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