Jan & Dean Dead Man's Curve Movie

1978 TV Movie about Jan & Dean.This is the final 7 minutes of the movie.At the beginning of this clip, you can see the real Jan Berry in the crowd.

[@caaaiiiittllyyynn8260]

I was 10 or 11 when I saw this movie. It made me a fan of Jan and Dean for life.

[@Bswinmo1]

These guys should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@packet40]

Jan and Dean deserve to be in the R&R Hall of Fame, period.... Their body of work speaks for itself.... I don't know who calls the shoots at the Hall, but the current crop is daft, pure and simple.... These guys are legendary, they were a HUGE part of the 60s... Wake up guys, and get them inducted!!!!

[@seanplummer5779]

I agree 100 percent. Great music. The harmonizing is just wonderful. J&D :-)

[@sharonramone7186]

I also agree. The Hall of Fame should be called the Hall of Shame!

[@donnamoffitt6853]

Amen .one of the greatest.

[@davidwesley2525]

@@sharonramone7186 I say Screw the Rock & Roll Hall of SHAME. Have a Classic Oldies Hall of Fame. 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@BocaJoe]

Well said

[@TheTRAINOR11]

These guys went through a lot especially Jan. This was an excellent movie and I am glad I got a chance to get to know their story. God bless Jan and Dean !

[@suecox907]

I remember when Jan had his accident. It was all over the news. Then they dropped off the charts. No one knew what happened to them until this movie came out. Jan for what it's worth, your fans are still out there

[@alexandroguerra1845]

Dam straight were still out here 👍🇺🇸

[@Blondiegrrl]

I was 6 years old when this movie came out, but I remember it so vividly. I did have the pleasure of seeing Jan & Dean live about ten years ago. What a great comeback story! RIP Jan, you are missed.

[@DawgYa1]

I saw this movie when I was 9 years old, I was in love with Surf music, I remember crying, I am 50 now, and still get choked up...

[@jerryroberts784]

I seen it also at a young age 51 now and I got choked up love the movie and the music

[@ryanperry3854]

Ditto. I’m 51 with 5 older siblings. They sat me down to watch the movie. That was my intro into Jan and dean. I had the everything from Jan and dean to the Beatles to led zeppelin and the stones from the cradle thanks to my older siblings. I can’t thank them enough.

[@raiderlee69lee48]

I'm 51 and the same thing remember watching it. Around 10 years old

[@mbrooks526]

I loved this movie as a kid and Richard Hatch was outstanding as Jan

[@gregorystillman4880]

Watching it on the I phone have tears in my eyes❤

[@lawrenceklein4918]

I spotted Jan, right off the bat! These guys sure gave the Beach Boys a run for their money!

[@lynnkanerva4519]

His dad was there too, and his mom suposedly--l look but l don't see her(me and my good eyes👓)

[@HemiCarGuy]

Brian Wilson wrote this song and gave it to his friends Jan and Dean. Brian even sang background when they recorded the song.

[@frank61ism]

ONE OF THE COOLEST ENDINGS TO ANY MOVIE.

[@DaveWollenberg]

I like the way Jan's character bravely sang live, after the tape broke down. Bravo. God bless!

[@lynnkanerva4519]

I saw this movie when it first was on tv in 1978, I was almost 17. I taped it when it was on tv a couple years later, and then bought the VHS. I cant begin to count the times I've watched it over the years. It's one of my favorite movies ever. When it gets to this part, i get tears in my eyes, then I get mad at the audience and feel like punching them in the nose! Gets me "right there" when they sing without the music and Jan chokes up😢. I'm glad it turns into a happy ending. I didnt know the real Jan was in the audience. I never heard of Papa Doo Run Run, who were also in the movie(Ive just in this last year learned to find stuff on KZbin)Richard Hatch and Bruce Davison were both great. Nope, they don't make movies like this anymore. One of the greatest come-back stories there is.

[@jojoheartspaypay]

You and me both. Heavy feels when I was a little kid, only 8 years old!!

[@donnamoffitt6853]

Lynn Kanerva this is the first that I've ever seen it.

[@boruff68]

I was ten years old..

[@Richbar-qe6bx]

I watched this movie back when it aired '78. Loved it.

[@cathyskywalker77]

Me too, watched it 8 times in total, partly because I love their music and partly because I was in love with Richard Hatch since Battlestar Galactica 😍😍

[@tiadaherrera3967]

I have loved this movie all my life loved the music from the original artists I am 36 years old but as a 7 year old watching this for the first time taught me that with the will there is a way ALWAYS AND FOREVER💜 FROM NM

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

This is a great movie about two guys who had it all, then lost it and then got it back. It is a story about love and tragedy. It is about real music and life. It is about Jan & Dean. George Vreeland Hill

[@Wolfie66]

Jan and Dean had so many great songs. I remember seeing this movie when I was 11 and getting really choked up.

[@Maryw7]

This clip is so special...i agree.....but the fact that this was a point that brought about Jan and Dean's Phase II of their career....it's amazing and glorious. I wish that the tv interview Jan and Dean gave on the Mike Douglas show some months after they actually started touring again ....October of 1978...would be posted on here. It's sooo moving and wonderful. Jan talks about his experience....and there aren't any words to describe the admiration it evokes for him....and Dean.

[@MacArthurPiper]

Rest in peace Richard, you will missed by so many, not just from this film but being in The Waltons, Streets of San Francisco and the best of all Battlestar Galactica The Original Apollo and then the remake.

[@sharonramone7186]

Don't forget "All My Children" , as Phil Brent.

[@patticrichton1135]

@@sharonramone7186 YES!!! That is where I first saw Richard Hatch as Phil Brent!!

[@Sutterjack]

Surf music is iconic and timeless - Jan and Dean are legends

[@sharonramone7186]

I saw this when it 1st aired. I had always been a fan. Little did I know it would start me on a journey that lasted until the end. I saw them on tour more times than I can count. I was lucky enough to get to know them both. It was the best times of my life. Thanks to them both for yrs. of fun, sun, song and just plain joy!💝

[@sharonramone7186]

The casting was phenomenal! I got to know Jan and Dean within a few years of this movie. Richard and Bruce nailed their personalities to a "t". Especially Richard. He had Jan's mannerisms down pat. There was a look Jan had in his eyes that Richard covered so well it was almost scary. So sadly missed are they both.Jan is in the audience(as are his parents) in the comeback scene.

[@pierrelalonde3705]

Love Jan and Dean great fun music

[@EdCali1]

I think about this ending every once in awhile, that's how moving it is. Thanks for putting it here for us.

[@29moons]

Richard Hatch passed away today. This is the movie I always associate with him. When I was a kid I loved J & D and I thought this was great movie. RIP Richard.

[@katherinebooth1708]

29moons had such a crush on him

[@tammypeak4334]

I LOVED Richard Hatch and Jan and Dean!!!!

[@13bbryan16]

Damn it! I didn't know he died. That sucks. He played 2 of my favorite roles, Jan Berry in Deadman's Curve and Captain Apollo in Battlestar Galactice.

[@cathyskywalker77]

@@katherinebooth1708 Me too!!!!!!!!

[@cathyskywalker77]

@@13bbryan16 yep that Damned pancreatic cancer took our Apollo away from us 😳

[@DoubleVisionandco]

I seen this when I was just a kid. I remember all of us kids watching it and when it got to this part of the movie there wasn't a dry eye in the place. Even so it's just a movie, still the emotional connection was there. When the crowd was booing and you see that man onstage visably upset and struggling to talk it makes you feel like you could whip that entire crowd all by yourself just to defend that man and you would do it without thought or care of harm to yourself.

[@rhondaholmes5400]

I really love this movie! My Mom loved them. RIP Virginia!

[@j20tower]

Very emotional scene. Had me in tears.

[@mrderekevan]

I remember hearing in an interview with Dean, that it didn't happen exactly the same way in real life. In reality, they purposely made the tape sound like a record skipping, just as a joke to add a little humor into their show. However, the movie producers felt it was too complicated to explain what really happened so they altered the story slightly. The overall point was still made though. Jan & Dean did lipsynch, the crowd did realize it was lipsynched, and they did boo Jan & Dean. Good scene!

[@rhondahancock8029]

Jan and Dean r the best and yes should be in the r and r hall of fame great movie too

[@billperks152]

totally agree..:)

[@de3forever]

Saw them in 1980 awesome! LOVE THEM FOREVER!

[@justinkershman9783]

I remember watching this movie when I was a kid.... still love it to this day

[@DonnaCampbellauthor]

I loved this movie. I used to have the VHS tape but, lost it last year. I am a big Jan & Dean fan.

[@tintindb]

This must be like every performers nightmare. I saw this movie on tv so many years ago. I choked up then (and I wasn't even out of my teens) just like I'm choking up now. Grown up a little bit more and I can relate to Dean's struggles a bit more. And if Richard Hatch didn't get to you somewhere deep down you have a heart of stone. Hope he's somewhere warm and sunny and the surf's up. Surf or die. PEACE

[@gregellis5456]

They should be in the rock and roll hall of fame have all their albums and seen them perform live before many times throughout the years

[@tommymann69]

HEY ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME JAN & DEAN DESERVE TO BE IN THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME 2021

[@lynnkanerva4519]

I just watched this again after several months. Still gets me 'right there'. 'Dean' looked like he wanted to be anywhere but there, then he followed 'Jan's' lead.........goosebumps ! Great job Richard Hatch and Bruce Davison . RIP Jan and Richard

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

Jan & Dean belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They had many hits, fans and helped to create sounds that were legendary. J&D and the Beach Boys created the California surf sound that helped to define the 1960's. I shake my head at some of the acts already in the Hall. Many did not do half of what Jan & Dean did. George Vreeland Hill

[@Abbeville_Kid]

I saw them in concert at a county fair back in the early eighties. Pretty cool.

[@Wirefox72]

i cried like a baby at the ending of this ... but I guess I was only 6 at the time... the story stuck with me all those years. great clip sad story

[@cathyskywalker77]

The first concert I went to was Jan & Dean in 1981 at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford CT. Great show!!!!!!!

[@nickstoli]

Man, I remember recording his on VHS when I was a kid and watching it over and over... thanks for posting!

[@studogable]

Philip, you got the best part of the show. Well done - brings a tear to my eye.

[@BigBass-xf5yi]

I remember watching this as a kid. Very emotional movie, but loved this ending

[@thomastimlin1724]

I saw J and D with the Beach Boys as main act and McQuinn Clark and Hillman all in one concert in 1978. J and D were absolutely charming. the large outdoor crowd knew Jan was a walking miracle and gave him a standing ovation when he walked out on stage with Dean,, and most never f-ing sat back down until they were through. total respect. About 50,000 people.

[@lynnkanerva4519]

Thomas Timlin That's awesome

[@tragarth53]

Excellent Movie.

[@cathyskywalker77]

Jan & Dean was my very first concert in June 1981 at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford Connecticut.

[@andrewstackpool4911]

A pity that you weren't there in their heyday. I was on the North Shore when Ride the Wild Surf came out. I survived.

[@kincaide67]

I remember this movie! WOW!!! Last time I saw it on late late nite tv and they cut the crap out of it! My brother and I used to lyp-synch to them. I was always Dean - boo hoo. Would love to see this uncut! Thanx for sharing. Kudos to Apollo (Richard Hatch) and Bruce Davidson.

[@BeachBoysJanDean1]

I got to see my boyhood idols in Pittsburgh in 2000. I talked at ease with Dean before the concert , but Jan was really out of it at that time. Still , what great memories

[@robertaolson6646]

Jan and Dean are still is the best as well as the rest of Rock and roll

[@jeffreysnow2640]

This was a very highly rated TV Movie and the first one about rock stars

[@JoseRamos-kd9ig]

STILL BRINGS ME TO TEARS🙏👍

[@nXsJinRoh]

I use to watch this when i was a kid,really do not remember what age i was but i use to sit in front of the tv and was in awe through out the movie. I use to have the tapes but some peeps stole them :/!!!

[@fistteam]

Remembered watch’n this movie, when I was 11…It left an “indelible mark” on me, cause I had the original “Batman album” with alot of Jan & Dean’s songs on it & listened to it ad nauseam @ that age!! Wished I still had that album!!! 😩

[@Celticcross688]

Mother was an extra in the audiance Nov 1977 ..she got a double Beatles Album and Richard Hatch and others signatures were in the LP..I have the video film. I could have been there.

[@SisterRayVU68]

I saw this CBS TV movie as a six year old, 2/4/78. Jan Berry has been given the shaft compared to Brian Wilson. Brian Wilson co-wrote "Surf City". I didn't know that in 1978. If it wasn't for Jan Berry's push to force Brian Wilson to become confident with his songwriting, and music production, there is no Pet Sounds.

[@Juliaflo]

I saw this back then, a little older than you at the time. Sad that neither Richard Hatch nor Jan Berry is no longer with us, but Richard Hatch and Bruce Davison were THE people for this film. Stay safe, and may God go with you.

[@Bonstergirl1]

the beachboys co wrote a lot of their songs and then Jan and Dean did the same for them.. no wonder they were popular ..i liked both

[@keithcarroll8235]

Come on you smug elitists-PUT THESES GUYS IN R & R HALL OF FAME!!!!!

[@davidwesley2525]

Emerson , Lake & Palmer aren't in the R&R Hall of Fame either . Palmer is the Last band member still Living.

[@user-ut8ls7qp1j]

this made me cry ,brought chills to me ,absolutely beautiful

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1964 {May 16th} Jan and Dean performed this song on the late Dick Clark's American Bandstand... Two months earlier on March 7th it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100; eventually it peaked at #8 and spent 14 weeks in the Top 100... The B-sided also charted, "The New Girl In School", it reached #37... Sadly; Jan Berry passed away on March 26th, 2004 at the age of 62... R.I.P. Mr. Barry and Mr. Clark...

[@maximuswedgie5149]

I've never seen this movie but love Jan & Dean. This just totally choked me up. Yup.

[@lynnkanerva4519]

Ryan David Yeah, it's a tear -jerker😢.

[@BeachBoysJanDean1]

My dear old friends , Jan & Dean . May history be kind to them and shame , shame on the Rock and Roll HALL OF SHAME for not inducting them . WHAT A JOKE!

[@davidwesley2525]

Emerson , Lake & Palmer are not in the R & R H.O.F. either.

[@Billyowens187]

Thanks for the info, will try that..... thank you very much Troy. I found it....After 20 yrs, got it.

[@scottbuckmoyer477]

these guys were awesome

[@donnamoffitt6853]

sad just sad.bless his his heart.just broke my heart.

[@13sunny]

This is touching, but great clip. Thank you

[@lynnkanerva4519]

13sunny First😢, then 😠, finally 🎤😃🎶👏

[@joelpenberthy2303]

I seen them in the late 80’s at the national street rod nationals in st.paul Minnesota at the fair ground. They put on a great show

[@yehmiyah]

I was 14 years old when I first saw this, in 1978

[@alvendi2012]

Like that was the first time ever that a backing track was used in a show. if this scene is anything like what happened in real life, the audience doesn't deserve any further effort.

[@mikeosmolak1864]

I remember growing up with their music. I was 10 when Jan had his accident. This is our history and isn't that what the R&R HOF is supposed to be about ! Get your @#$% together and induct them.

[@elserpent]

I seen Jan and Dean at the L.A Street Scene they were GREAT

[@LAwoman1956]

I forgot all about this movie, I remember watching it back then. I've always been a huge fan of Richard Hatch, he is hot! Love Jan & Dean too!

[@retsiembrU]

i remember this movie wich was awsome, and i even had a skateboard, and the double album with on record 2 funny sounds and crazy tunes

[@stevenmillikin558]

I have thought about this very scene from time to time ever since I saw it as a kid. Odd that it shows up here.

[@erikb835]

Legends they are awsome 👍👍

[@MrMarkstyles]

I loved Jan and Dean, imagine my surprise, way back in the 60's to discover their friendship and ties to the Beachboys.

[@michaelvalentas4910]

I got this movie on vhf great move RIPJan berry😢

[@tammief3515]

i never had heard of this movie before.

[@sauquoit13456]

On this date in 1964 {Mar. 7th} "Dead Man's Curve" entered Billboard's Top 100 chart; eventually it would peaked at #8 and spent 14 weeks in the Top 100... Ranked 28th on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 Singles of 1964 chart... Inspired by the actual dead man's curve on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA The B-side of this record also charted; "The New Girl In School", peaked at #37... Used as the title of the 1978 made for TV movie about Jan & Dean...

[@rogerginn8946]

Show them in concert in Connecticut they are great

[@calvinbealer7264]

I Remember Watching this movie 🍿🎥 Mr Richard Hatch and Bruce Davidson were excellent to a "T".

[@debbielawson1643]

They should be inducted in rock and roll hall of fame.

[@loyevangelists]

I was born in 1959 and I never heard of these guys. They sound just like The Beach Boys

[@eeleke]

FYI this video is NOT Jan and dean but is two actors portraying the real Jan and dean in a documentary movie.

[@jessiegarcia3080]

man that took guts God bless you Kan

[@TONY_B.]

Love That Movie 2023

[@EtzEchad]

If that doesn;t make you tear up, there;s something wrong with you.

[@thelasskicker8987]

This is the emotional moment jan and dean at 5:57

[@Decimator-jh4gu]

This is bad ass!

[@blake9403]

Beauty ending!

[@frankcarone3769]

i love jan and dean my favorite little old lady from pasadena

[@SCBronco]

They Belong in the Hall of Fame. You can find the DVD on the internet. I was able to purchase it a few years ago, Found it using a google search.

[@gloriawoodie1447]

This movie was so sad

[@brucehutchinson9527]

I have a very personal story about a friend of mine who met Jan and Dean along with some of the Beach Boys at Dean Martin's restaurant.

[@Buttermilkjug]

No you don't~

[@gates69]

The were singing with a pre-recorded tape and the audience didn’t know why. Nor did they understand why Jan was acting so funny.

[@msjosephine2]

I remember that night in 1978 too, please upload as it is not avalible on dvd

[@dorothyodom5650]

Totally agree 👍

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1978 {February 3rd} the made for TV movie "Deadman's Curve" premiered on the CBS-TV network... The title song entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart fourteen years earlier on March 7th, 1964; eventually it peaked at #8 and spent 14 weeks on the Top 100... Dick Clark and Wolfman Jack made an cameo appearance in the movie... Jan Berry passed away on March 26th, 2004 at the age of 62... R.I.P. Mr. Berry, Mr. Clark {1929 - 2012}, and Wolfman Jack {1936 - 1995}...

[@sharonramone7186]

And Richard Hatch 2017

[@TheDejael]

Yes, it really did happen like this. I was there in the audience. Jim Pewter, a radio deejay, put on this show and produced it, as the "Surfer's Stomp Reunion Show" and it was at the Hollywood Palladium Auditorium in late summer of 1973. I went backstage after the show. You can buy a DVD of this movie from Video Beat.

[@DeeDee62750]

The movie is also on KZbin.