POLICE ACADEMY (1984) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@chasingbirds3073]

As a sports guy you should know that big dude is Bubba Smith. He played defensive end in the NFL for the Colts, Oilers, and Raiders back in the 60s and 70s. Also, he was 6'7". Not in the hall of fame, but a really good player.

[@sandman_says_runrunner4701]

Wasn't his NFL career cut short due to knee injuries?

[@j.frankparnell]

He was number one pick out of Michigan State to the Colts in 67 draft

[@YeLizardLords]

Never endorsed alcohol or cigarettes because he didn't use them himself

[@kona883]

He is in the College football hall of fame!

[@lourenzi8820]

He also appeared in a funny episode of the Odd Couple.

[@theedgeinshow]

I got to work with Bubba Smith for a few days a LONG time ago. He was one of the kindest and sweetest men I've ever met. He posed for photos and signed autographs for every person who asked even tho he was tired and ready to go home. I really think he would love seeing a whole new generation of people enjoying his work. RIP Big Guy...you're still making us smile.

[@ZavaXavier]

I wish I had a chance to get to meet him. He's one of mine and my late parents favorite football players and actors

[@Karl-me4mh]

I loved him as a child. And I still love him. His kindness, his personality shined through in these movies.

[@thorthorson9926]

He was definitely one of the best in this film...... RIP

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

As an 80s kid who liked to do voices and sounds, Michael Winslow was an inspiration, as was Howie Mandel.

[@MarshaLove0723]

It is always a pleasure seeing (and hearing) Michael. And I will forever love Howie doing the Bobby voice.

[@princeofcats6883]

Remember the cartoon "Bobby's World"?

[@TheRetroManRandySavage]

I remember him doing the Reebok pump adverts too. Michael making them pump and buzzer sounds.😂 This is his advert. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaLCm5-rnMRsb68si=NHGkcbJpIQsdHsca

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

@@princeofcats6883 You bet! I was a fan of his stand-up and had his original Bobby bit down to a tee. Bobby is even younger in that one.

[@xzonia1]

@@MarshaLove0723 I remember Howie doing the Bobby voice, but I don't remember if he was based off of a real person or what exactly the shtick was. I do remember laughing a lot whenever I saw Howie perform. :)

[@InvestBetter.]

25:30. Bubba Smith - Passed away in 2011 at the age of 66 6'7" 265 lbs #1 overall draft pick in the 1967 NFL/ADL Draft. College Football Hall of Famer Played 9 seasons. 2-Time Pro Bowler. Super Bowl V Champion.

[@wmst5065]

R.I.P. Bubba Smith, David Graf, George Gaynes and Marion Ramsey.

[@ToniMcGinty]

And Andrew Rubin, George R. Robertson and Debralee Scott (who, admittedly, had a larger role in Part 3).

[@tracey5324]

I've noticed a lot of people miss that Tackleberry- the gun insane maniac of the squad- very obviously hears Mahony and Hightower sneak out of their dorm in the middle of the night while talking about stealing a car... and goes back to sleep. The boy is driven, but he's also loyal.

[@garybradford8332]

Michael Winslow is "The Man of 10,000 Sounds". He does Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" so well it sounds like the original. Voice, electric guitar, echo and mic feed are spot on.

[@bloppysloppy4057]

He does a good Hendrix in Cheech & Chong's Nice Dreams too.

[@Caseytify]

He's in Mel Brooks' Spaceballs as well.

[@RalphvsSam]

How about trying to do a whole history of the typewriter!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKXFfaJpoa57e68

[@richrider5884]

I was surprised the host didn't pick up on it at first.

[@emmahowells8334]

Jones the guy who can do all those sounds with his mouth, he is really doing them. His real name is Michael Winslow. In his career hes been an actor, comedian and beat boxer he has the ability to do 10. 000 realistic sound effects, he's my personal fave frim the police academy movie's. There 8 police academy movies in total. The huge guy that's hightower real name Bubba Smith he's 6ft 7 inches tall, before he became an actor he was a pro football player, sadly he died in 2011. R.I.P Bubba. ❤️

[@NecramoniumVideo]

I believe he was also only hired to be in that scene in the police station, but they liked him so much, he got a full role in the movie.

[@emmahowells8334]

@@NecramoniumVideo Yeah I think he was, if I remember correctly.

[@ContentHouseFilms]

The big guy was Bubba Smith. Smith played college football for Michigan State University, where he twice earned All-American honors on the Spartans football team. Smith had a major role in a 10-10 tie against Notre Dame in 1966 that was billed as "The Game of the Century". He is one of only six players to have his jersey number retired by the program. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988. The first overall pick of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft, Smith played nine years in the NFL for the Colts, Raiders, and Oilers from 1967 to 1976. He was the Colts' starting left defensive end for five seasons, playing in Super Bowls III and V. He was named to two Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro in 1971. He had tremendous quickness despite being 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) and 265 pounds (120 kg), a combination which usually earned him a double-team.

[@panamafloyd1469]

Looking at the size of wide receivers (even in college!) these days..I'll bet Bubba's legacy is that offensive coaches started looking for guys that big who could move that fast.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

He weighed 290 pds, & like you said 6'7" tall, he was huge!, remember Ernie Ladd the wrestler? He also played in the NFL, he was even bigger at 6'9" 320 pds👍✌️

[@aliciarenon]

Go green! 💚🤍 I remember him being a big deal back then to my family of MSU alumni 😊

[@kenyattaclay7666]

⁠​⁠@@panamafloyd1469 there’s no receiver in the league that’s as tall as Buba Smith was. The average height of an NFL wide receiver is 6 feet one inch & currently there only one that’s ‘6’ “6”.

[@WeerdMunkee]

He was also an NFL player! Baltimore Colts, Houston Oilers, and the Oakland Raiders.

[@JohnMiller-zn9pf]

This, Porkys and Revenge of the Nerds, the trifecta of 80s humor.

[@jameswilson7790]

Don't forget about the comedy that ushered in the 1980's. Airplane!

[@laurakali6522]

Three Men and a Baby is a must watch. Great feel good comedy with Steve Guttenberg, Ted Danson and Tom Selleck. And Private Benjamin with Goldie Hawn.

[@lisakovanen1975]

A remake of a French movie!

[@Zerbyte]

Upvoting on this Amber or Jay. It was a classic 80s movie.

[@malalaz66]

Look who’s talking, Ruthless People (Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold, and Helen Slater) another favor of mine is called soap dish. This movie has Sally Field, Robert Downey, Junior, Whoopi Goldberg, Carrie Fisher, Kathy Najimy, Teri Hatcher, Kevin Kline. So funny.

[@LauraLynch-p4h]

Ruthless People is hilarious

[@laurakali6522]

@@LauraLynch-p4h Ruthless People, Tootsie, Arthur, and Seems Like Old Times all get ignored.

[@bradsullivan2495]

The huge guy was Bubba Smith, who played in the NFL for the Colts and Raiders. He was the top pick in the 1967 draft out of Michigan State. He was either 6 foot 7 or 6-8.

[@kennyhuskisson2684]

6'7" 290 pds!👍✌️

[@JeffMeyers-zm2lh]

And he also appeared in an episode of Married with Children.

[@NightRanger-lz6tp]

Fun Facts: There are a grand total of 7 Police Academy Movies with the first 6 movies being released every year from 1984 to 1989 and the 7th movie being released in 1994, 10 years after the release of the first movie. Michael Winslow (Jones), David Graf (Tacklebury) and George Gaynes (Commendant Lassard) are the only cast members to appear in all 7 Police Academy Movies and Winslow is the only cast member to appear in all 7 Police Academy Movies and a short lived Police Academy TV series.

[@Matt-Culture]

Police Academy Mission to Moscow never ended up in theaters either, went direct to VHS in 94

[@MikeR773]

“I’m in the bathroom. I’ll meet you there”. I tell that to my millennial wife and all I get are blank stares.

[@andreadeamon6419]

I love Colleen who plays tackleberrys wife. She's great

[@johnny9000]

Callahan was also in all 7

[@NightRanger-lz6tp]

@@johnny9000 She wasn't in the second movie.

[@MrFb65]

The SPEECH scene will go down in history as one of the funniest scenes ever 😂😂😂

[@scooby1992]

Yes , that was some acting there . " Oh my God , you wouldnt believe it " !

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

Yep. His timing was im'peckable. 😂

[@Reshtarc]

Hightower AKA Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith was an American professional football defensive end and actor. Smith played in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Oilers.

[@MitchellWaldrep]

The podium scene was the most hilarious part of the movie. I just watched a documentary on the making of this movie and every test audience fell on the floor laughing at this scene. In fact, a few of the test audiences laughed so hard they had to pause the viewing until they stopped laughing.

[@jdovma1]

Police Academy 1-4 are classics. I don't know how many times I've seen them, but I can watch them over and over. Hope you guys do a few more of them.

[@craigdragseth9272]

The man who portrayed Hightower was Bubba Smith, a former NFL defensive player for the Raiders and the Oilers to mame a few.

[@whitespider99]

Amber & Jay, fun to see you react to this 1980's comedy classic! Here are some other good Steve Guttenberg movies to react to: "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment" (1985), "Cocoon" (1985), "Short Circuit" (1986), and "Three Men and a Baby" (1987).

[@Mehzu.]

Yes to all of these, I'd also add 'Three men and a Little Lady' (1990). The Guttenberg, Selleck, Danson trio is so wholesome.

[@NightRanger-lz6tp]

Don't forget High Spirits (1988)

[@92548dannyt]

Cocoon and Short Circuit are hilarious. Both are a must see/react.

[@rebeccaclementz3756]

If you can find "Cocoon". I heard it's harder to find than it used to be.

[@bobbyskinner3720]

"Oh My golly gosh" I loved Short Circuit - Johnny 5 is alive!

[@erickoenig5994]

Once the theme is in your head it will never leave. Such a great series! Long live Steve Guttenberg!

[@j.woodbury412]

"Tackleberry, we REALLY need to talk!" I love that line.

[@allanwhite5747]

Bubba Smith was a linebacker for the Baltimore Colts in the middle to late '70s. He later appeared in several television series, most of them police shows. In 1984, they offered him the role that made him famous again, Moses Hightower. He portrayed Hightower for four of the Police Academy movie series.

[@Dreamline78]

Bubba Smith was in every one of the first 6 films, the only one he wasn't in was Mission to Moscow.

[@Rage867]

At 22:27 is one of the best examples of continuity in a movie. When Barber misfires his shot gun then turns to the crowd everyone ducks...except Tackle-berry! Because he is the only character that would have noticed that Barber did not load another round yet!.

[@machfront]

Haha! Good call! I’ve seen it a handful of times and never considered that. As a firearms enthusiast I’m ashamed I didn’t. Heheh 🙂

[@GreenSargent]

Was looking for this EXACT comment! Love that they did that. Took me 2-3 times to realize haha.

[@thewab1974]

Solid observation!

[@trayolphia5756]

Not only that, he’s slightly shaking his head at everyone’s reaction

[@micpar2]

The huge guy was bubba Smith he played in the NFL for six seasons between 1967-76. He had a few years off a few seasons. He was 6-7" and 266 Lbs. He was a really funny guy besides being very scary. He also played a ex football player on Married with children one episode. He actually played football with Ed O'Neil/Al Bundy in real life too.

[@tristandodd4806]

I loved this series, I really hope you guys enjoyed it and enjoy the series!

[@Liofa73]

The first 2-3 are the best.

[@fitzgivesfits1]

After Steve Guttenberg left it wasn't the same. But the first 4 I liked so much.

[@alucard624]

@@fitzgivesfits1 Michael Winslow is pretty much the only good thing about the later films. I especially love the routine he did in the club in part 6.

[@jdnaz1288]

@@Liofa73 4 is good, too. Though, it really falls apart after that one.

[@sidneyevans9863]

Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith (February 28, 1945 - August 3, 2011) was an American professional football defensive end and actor. Smith played in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Oilers. He was amazing! Yo'ure welcome! Great video as usual y'all!

[@gurulimbo]

Have y’all seen “Stripes” with Bill Murray yet? If not... it’s a must IMO! Great react guys! Michael Winslow was my favorite as a kid! I used to always mimic noises, random sounds, music, tv commercials... it annoyed a lot of people, but I thought it was cool. Thanks for the laughs tonight!

[@Glittersword]

That's a fact, Jack!!!

[@erinhansen2110]

Agreed... Stripes is WAY better than some of the comedies they've watched thus far.

[@gkiferonhs]

Bubba Smith was a very successful defensive tackle/end for several pro teams

[@jimtatro6550]

“Now on this first SLIDE!!!???”😂 This movie is still hilarious

[@notofthisgod32]

"There was gunplay, sir, & he missed it." 😂😂😂

[@captainnutnut6077]

To me it sounds like he is saying "slade", as opposed to slide, but either way it is bloody hilarious!

[@wendywoodruff2871]

Karen is Kim Cattrall. She was Samantha on Sex and The City. She had a hit as the lead in Mannequin and was in Big Trouble in Little China with Kurt Russell. Michael Winslow had a long career after this movie doing voice/sound effects for animation and he did stand-up. My favorite Steve Gutenberg movie is It Takes Two with the Olsen twins and Kirstie Alley. Your kids will like that one. Fun reaction y'all ❤

[@psychokitty9325]

Mannequin also has G.W. Bailey (Lt. Harris).

[@Liofa73]

Mannequin so wasn't a hit. It was a massive flop. She's the only good thing about the movie! :)

[@bloppysloppy4057]

She was "Lassie" in the first "Porky's" movie too.

[@chuckdean2239]

Kim Cattrall was also "Lassie" in Porkey's wasn't she? They NEED to see Porkey's. The "tallywacker" scene might be the funniest ever recorded.

[@bloppysloppy4057]

I don't think Amber would like it. Animal House would be a better choice.@@chuckdean2239

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Absolutely love this movie saw it as a teen and still love it today Steve Guttenberg was genius in this.

[@sf0tacticalguy]

The best movie of 1986, hands down... "Big trouble in Little China!" A John Carpenter film with Kurt Russell being FANTASTIC! Kung-fu, hijinks, the supernatural and a young Kim Cattrall, who is also in "Police Academy". The film is hysterical because Kurt Russell's character sees himself like an Indiana Jones type, not realizing that he's the bumbling sidekick. And finally, "Just remember what ol’ Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big ol’ storm right square in the eye and he says, “Give me your best shot, pal. I can take it."

[@TWINAM]

Kim Cattrall also was in the movie Porky's.

[@KrazyIndeed]

One of the few movies I could watch every day. Any time that movie is on, I'll be watching.

[@tinagoff3573]

I second “Big Trouble in Little China”!!! Sooo funny!! ❤❤❤

[@Chiefn-ly7yr]

Good bye Mr. Burton 🗡️

[@kenyattaclay7666]

This movie came out in 1984 not 86. 3 came out in 86.

[@gabrielstratton1775]

Also the sound effect guy is Michael Winslow. Look up some of his videos he really can do a ton of sounds with just his voice. The most iconic is his start wars one

[@EchoOne67]

This movie was shot in and around my home town of Toronto Ontario Canada and the the blonde cadet is Kim Cattrall from Sex in the City.

[@kimabeArt]

The brother with the incredible mustache is Ted Ross who plays the Lion in the movie The Wiz [which you should watch if you haven't- it's the Black version of the Wizard of Oz with Michael Jackson & Diana Ross] it's a classic❤

[@rogerdodger6025]

I remember him from some TV shows in then 70's. Sanford & Son I think was one.

[@misterbeard2881]

The 80s were notorious for fun, heartfelt, teachable movies like this. They were usually low budget which makes filmmakers get creative. This is what movie magic is all about. Another sort of 'magic' movie is Mannequin. The most ridiculous premise ever, but they made it work into a charming film you never quite forget. I bet you guys would like that one...I will always love that movie.

[@susanliltz3875]

CHRISTMAS TIME = “It’s A Wonderful Life” great , touching movie

[@johnsilva9139]

Oh yes. Might be the ultimate Christmas movie. If they haven't reacted to it, they should now.

[@aggiesoldier]

When I was in the police academy they always called me "Hooks" because I was soft spoken but when I yelled I was YELLING!

[@MarshaLove0723]

The Commandant was not so clueless after all - he figured out who was in the podium and set up revenge on Mahoney. 😂

[@wryalways985]

His biggest flaw was numbers. Then again, Callahan had number issues as well.

[@GruffyddFO4]

George Gaynes (Commandant Lasard) never got enough recognition. He was always so good and so funny, with impeccable comedic timing.

[@fashizzle78]

The Giant Black Cadet is Bubba Smith a former Pro Football player in the NFL he played for the Colts he was 6'7 tall R.I.P🌹

[@dalewhite885]

Police Academy would go on to produce 6 sequels, a television series, and an animated series. Steve Guttenberg was in a lot of movies in the 80s including Cocoon, Short Circuit, 3 Men & a Baby, and It Takes Two with the Oleson Twins in 1995. Kim Cattrall was also in movies in the 80s including Porky’s, Mannequin, Big Trouble in Little China before starring in the HBO series Sex in the City. GW Bailey what hot off the hit series MASH and also starred in Short Circuit w/ Guttenburg.

[@johnwoolard4599]

Mr. Big is Bubba Smith defensive end and defensive tackle for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Oilers from 1967-76 then jumped to being an actor on television and then movies.

[@ThomE216]

One of my fav movies! I love how Lassard keeps getting the number of weeks wrong, and his 'payback' at the end was just perfect.

[@larryairgood4320]

The tall, black man was 6'7" Bubba Smith, All American footballer for Michigan State with a retired number, and then 9 years as a defensive end with 3 pro teams, making 2 Pro Bowls.

[@GrumpyOldGuyPlaysGames]

Bubba Smith was a defensive lineman. He started at Michigan State. He played for the Oilers, Colts, and Raiders during his career. After he left the NFL he had a very successful career as an actor, usually in action movies, prison pictures, and the occasional comedy.

[@BouillaBased]

The very first thought I had when I saw you were reacting to this movie was, "Oh god, the podium!" I couldn't wait to see how you both would react to that part, and you didn't disappoint.

[@jasonlassiter9229]

Bubba Smith was in a lot of old school Miller Light commercials, outside of being in the NFL.

[@carolynphelan6734]

The big guy who said he was a florist is Bubba Smith who played professional football.

[@CaptHowdy-ym8px]

TLDR:reminiscing over being a 80s and 90s kid. What do you miss? Those super huge boom boxes were called ghetto blasters. They sported the largest speakers with sub woofers they’d carry on the shoulder pointed at the head with the volume turned way up. Then get to the alley where the cardboard box was cut and laid out for dancing in your adidas warm up suit, shoes, sunglasses,and (both) optional hat and large gold chain. Still wanting a ghetto blaster since being a little 80s kid. Leather Jackets in winter was also the coolest thing to have. NFL team color socks. Weight belts and lifting gloves worn by tough guys Mr. T, Hulk Hogan). Bad guys in movies had Mohawks with feathers in their hair or in long chain earrings, a black football shoulder pad, and carried a switchblade they’d continue to open and close. Members only jacket. Pastel suits. Lots of neon colors that lasted into the 90s until grunge and post grunge scene hit. Goth (and to a degree cyber punk/tech noir too-not the Hollywood version) was different and better before the preps got into the Marylin Manson beautiful people hit the airwaves. There was a brief fashion fad in the early 90s (especially for white guys) to shrink the jeans to have the leg cuffs tighten and shrink up and over the calf leg muscles leaving them exposed to partially exposed. Luckily it didn’t last long. Was pretty dumb looking. Right around (maybe right before) MC Hammer pants became popular. I did love skater jeans. Basically finding size 70-80 jeans that were also long so you could cut the legs, wear a belt, and multiple size and length chains (that you could interlink stuff onto them like charms today) onto your wallet. We’d also load Wolfenstien and Doom on our school library computers and play during lunch. Which the librarians would get mad about. Yahoo chat (aol chat, irc) chat rooms (made by the people) were also the greatest and brought millions of strangers together. Sucked it was suddenly unsupported one day and killed the togetherness it was creating. 80s and 90s music (especially by the 90s there were tons of different bands, experimental Indy music, live music being better than the record with no lip syncing or autotuning) and movies (some of the best original story telling especially in action, sci-fi, horror movies where dramas get all the attention but those break box offices not dramas) were at its pinnacle. McDojos everywhere with fake black belt karate masters going to teach you the secret death touch technique if you buy enough classes. Really exploded after the karate kid came out (before being the 70s with Bruce Lee). There’s tons to miss about those two decades (even some of the 00s) and the pre 9/11 America/world. Of course we experienced horror too. Threats from Libyans hijacking jets. Muammar Gaddafi wanting to shot his missiles at us. Iran. Iran contra. Crack epidemic. Aids (Dr Fauci lied then too (how it transmitted and it being airborne, turned people and kids into nightmares and ruined their lives based on his lies) and killed thousands of gays (refused them the life saving drugs for pneumonia which most died from), the movie Dallas buyers club-in real life he pushed AZT to get rich while was also the driving political force to keep them from buying cheap medicine and doing their own healthcare). Watching the Challenger explosion live in class. Watching our teachers panic while adults whom we expected to have it together also panicking in front of us and not telling us why they were was traumatic. What do you miss? Also side note if you were just born in let’s say something like 95 and you hadn’t at least started kindergarten while in the 90s that doesn’t mean you were a 90s kid. I’m barely an 80s kid because I was born when Carter was president and don’t remember half the Regan years. Was a teen in the 90s so mainly a 90s kid but partially an 80s kid too. Voltron over Power Rangers, He-man, ThunderCats, Smurfs, Pound Puppies, Garbage Pail Kids-Cabbage Patch Kids, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (still own the first comic printed), was also into comics before it was cool and was ridiculed, Stan Lee autograph table was virtually empty and he signed my stuff for free, role playing games was for us nerds then (d&d, white wolf games, rifts, robotech), you had to buy anime tapes in a niche store or from the weird person at the fold out table at the mall or flee market (bad translation sub titles or bad voice dubbing) or had an Asian friend or friend who was a military brat who lived in Japan that taped stuff (no dubbing). The original non enhanced version of Star Wars (the first original three) will always and forever be the best versions. No cgi. No new scenes. Those three movies were perfect. Sadly you can only see and get them if you have a vcr, beta max, laser disk, 16 and 32mm projector (this being the most expensive version to own). Never put on HD, blu-ray, or digital (unless as an illegal download). It’s mind boggling to me that there’s whole generations of those who’ve never seen the original versions of those movies and accept his reworks as the originals and best version.

[@mikeyj7824]

In the 80's, and 90's we had ropes, and poles that would drop down from the ceiling in my elementary school gym. Them joints were like 20 something ft, and part of class. We also had rings that would drop down.

[@bmnbl]

This movie holds up so nicely such a classic

[@lisastevens3376]

My favorite of The whole Police Academy Series is Citizens on Patrol which is the fourth movie. Steve Guttenburg is very funny guy and anything with him in it is entertaining.

[@jackmessick2869]

Cadet Hightower is NFL Hall of Famer "Bubba" Smith, defensive lineman for the Baltimore Colts in the 1960s and early 1970s.

[@thcdad3632]

The song over the end credits is amazing. "I'm Gonna Be Somebody"

[@martinklaus2203]

RIP Bubba Smith. A true gentleman.

[@joedoe3708]

Saw Michael Winslow live doing stand up and he does the sound effects for real

[@timschultz7860]

Hightower was football legend Bubba Smith. Legend from Michigan State (transplant from Texas from when African-Americans weren’t yet accepted in most southern programs…Longhorns wanted him but couldn’t take him). Won National Title at Michigan State. 1st pick in ‘67 draft. Played in Super Bowl 3.

[@ingsve]

He even won Super Bowl 5.

[@timschultz7860]

@@ingsve I totally knew that…

[@TrenchToast]

Glad you guys liked Police Academy. Hope you guys continue with the series. Cant wait for you guys to see what becomes of Tackleberry. 😄 If you guys are looking for another really funny cop movie, yall sould check out Super Troopers

[@bethcushway458]

Tackleberry's family always had me in bits😂

[@carsonc8285]

@@bethcushway458 Its Tack's In-Laws that are the weird ones. We never meet his family.

[@m0t0b33]

and Naked Gun.

[@JasemCatrall]

The man who played Hightower, was an actual football player. He's Bubba Smith! The sound effects guy is, comedian, Michael Winslow. He was in Spaceballs.

[@TomCat777]

Bubba Smith was a defensive end for colts, raiders and oilers

[@Dreams4U2]

Bubba Smith was a famously talented all-pro defensive player in NFL from 1967 - 1976. He turned to acting after his career ended. Bubba Smith was 6'7" tall.

[@fernandocuriel124]

I’m really into the 1980s. I’m so glad you you guys took the time to watch “Police Academy.”

[@Ginoulmer]

The big black guy is Bubba Smith, who was an All-American defensive end in college for Michigan State and they retired his jersey and he was put in the College Football Hall of fame in 1988. He was drafted #1 by the Baltimore Colts in 1967 and played there until 1973. Then he played for the Raiders from 1973 until 1975 and then with the Houston Oilers from 1975 through 1976. He won an NFL championship in 1968 and superbowl 5 and was a 2 time pro bowler in 1970 and 1971. After retiring he acted in Police Academy and Stroker Ace with Burt Reynolds and made tv appearances in Married with Children, Good Times, Taxi, and Family Matters to name a few. He also partnered with Dick Butkus in Miller Lite commercials. He died in 2011 at 66.

[@S.Parrow]

This entire movie {and all the sequels} were filmed in and around Toronto. I lived close to the "Blue Oyster Club" which was actually called The Silver Dollar Room, as well as the neighborhood the riot took place in {Kensington Market}. If you can handle raunchy comedies like this one you should consider watching Porky's!

[@misterprickly]

People still travel to the Silver Dollar room and dance to that song... Which is the most requested thing on the jukebox!

[@Whitebrowpriest]

HAHA! Police Academy is such a classic comedy movie!

[@jefffinestone1790]

Bubba Smith is a Hall of Famer for the old Baltimore Colts. One of the greatest defensive ends in NFL History!

[@AnnieM1971]

Hightower was Bubba Smith, a 6'7" 265# Linebacker who played for the Colts in the early 70's.

[@ivanperreau3934]

I remember watching this as a teenager when it came out. It brought so much laughter then as a growing teenager. Last time I watched this about 20yrs ago it made me chuckle, thinking I've grown & Mature, but watching it again made realise, it's OK 2 be your former self as long as it brought you positive vibes, it's the crazy negative energy we did, we should avoid. Peace & Blessings

[@ray24051]

The big guy was Bubba Smith, "Charles Aaron "Bubba" Smith was an American professional football defensive end and actor. Smith played in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Oilers."

[@msmilder25]

Fun fact about this movie's director and writer: Hugh Wilson, Hugh is best known as the creator of the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati which ran from 1978-82. He also wrote and directed Guarding Tess (1994) a great Nick Cage film, wrote Down Periscope (1996), directed The First Wives Club (1996)...he's one of those directors who often appears in the movies and TV shows he created...in Police Academy he appears as an angry driver; he was the phone voice of the President in Guarding Tess, and he appeared in several episodes of WKRP over it's run as various characters. He died in 2018 from lung cancer and emphysema.

[@rebeccaclementz3756]

He was in this one because the original angry driver actor was drunk.

[@joemasters2270]

“SOMEONE CALL A VETERINARIAN!” remains one of my official all-time FAVORITE 80s movie quotes 🤣🤣🤣

[@brianwilson8119]

The 80s was the best decade for comedy...Police Academy, Porkys, Animal House, Nerds, Caddy Shack...the list goes on

[@gdiaz8827]

It was the best decade in so many categories am glad to Sam am an 80s kid

[@skinnybuddha74]

​@@gdiaz8827You're glad to Sam am an? Damn. 😂

[@dougdougw]

Animal House was the 70s, and most of those films were fuc*ing terrible.

[@SiLvErWaRe000]

Then they realized us kids were watching them, and everything changed.

[@ZavaXavier]

​@@dougdougw I definitely disagree.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

32:08 - Hi Jay! Bubba Smith (before he got into acting) was a defensive end, and defensive tackle for the Baltimore Colts, the Oakland Raiders, and the Houston Oilers. That's why he was so darn BIG! He was a football player in the NFL. He passed away in 2011.

[@dustinjones8887]

To Amber, climbing rope was pretty common in P.E. classes back when I was a kid in the 80's. I guess they don't use it anymore if you didn't see it as a kid or a coach. Maybe bc the danger of falling. I remember we had very large jungle gyms on the school playground that got 8 feet high, now they're like 4 feet high. lol.

[@JadeK297]

I was a kid in the 80s and we never climbed rope in gym class. I guess it just depended on what school district you were in.

[@dustinjones8887]

@@JadeK297 - I would venture to guess that none have it today.

[@johnsilva9139]

We had rope climbing in gym ( in NYC in the 60's ). Would climb to maybe 15 feet. Never saw anyone fall, but obviously you could get hurt if you did. The only injuries I remember were rope burns when kids would come down too fast by sliding down instead of climbing down.

[@NarwahlGaming]

We had climbing poles. Not ropes. Back then they seemed like they were 500 feet tall but, in actuality, they were probably 15 feet. You could slide down them.

[@johnw8578]

25:50 Never climb ropes in PE?!! In my area, we all had to do that in the 80s -- It was the bane of my existence, lol.

[@JJ--CAR]

This really is a underrated franchise....totally dumb and goofy but still classics lol

[@edwardweaverling7312]

Michael Winslow, the sound effects dude was also featured in Spaceballs

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

I loved this, they were a series of 'Police Academy' film 7 in all and a spin off one as well.

[@cainsolo1]

@5:26 You won't recognize the actor but just remember his face. This is the actor who played Lion in The Wiz. The character of the Lion in the 1978 film “The Wiz” was played by Ted Ross. Ross was an American actor who won a Tony Award for his portrayal of the Lion in the original 1975 Broadway production of “The Wiz. He also appeared in other films such as “Arthur” and “Little Shop of Horrors”. I hope that helps!

[@aarontaylor6102]

Bubba Smith was not only a former NFL player, he also played the bodyguard for hustler "Sweetdaddy" in the TV 📺 show "Good Times"

[@gregleblanc9357]

That really big guy you were asking about is Bubba Smith. Heplayed in the NFL for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders, and Houston Oilers.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

Steve Guttenberg (Mahoney) is in another great, and classic movie directed by Ron Howard named "Cocoon" (1985). This is a truly endearing film with a whole lot of heart. Ron Howard also directed: "Solo: A Star Wars Story", "Ransom", "Willow", "Splash", and "Apollo 13".

[@wayneumbach9413]

Funny movie! Officer Hightower (Bubba Smith) played in the NFL in the late 60’s to around the mid 70’s.

[@Lunangel]

Soo happy you finally reacted to Police Academy! Its one of my absolute favorite 80s movies and comfort films. All the characters are so unique and memorable and I love the silly humor! I hope you'll react at least to the next 2 movies. ❤

[@davidtyler6571]

My favorite is Tackleberry

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Yep, boom boxes were that big; never had one but saw them all over the play.

[@darksydedigital]

Hey guys Larvell Jones (the sounds guy) is the radar operator from the Spaceballs movie (I'm fairly certain you guys watched that one already). Edit: If you want another great easy to watch, just fun, make you laugh movie that has some great outtakes too might I suggest watching Cannonball Run. HUGE cast of actors from Burt Reynolds, Dom Deluise, Jackie Chan, Adriene Barbeau, Sammy Davis jr., Dean Martin, and more.

[@allanwhite5747]

The movie was shot in and around Toronto, because it was cheaper at the time to shoot in Canada because of the difference between the American and Canadian dollars. The American dollar was worth more at the time so it went farther in Canada.

[@jennyjenny4501]

I remember seeing this movie in high school! So much fun!

[@Whitebrowpriest]

25:53 - I guess they'd stopped doing it when you guys were in school, but I can tell you, they sure did used to do the rope climbing thing in school back in the day. I had to do it in gym glass as early as elementary school, all the way up to High School gym class. Oh the 80s, lol.

[@MD-1982]

Brilliant film! Michael Winslow is hilarious a Jones! Steve Guttenberg (Mahoney) and G. W. Bailey (Lt. Harris) were also in another of my favourite movies, 1986's Short Circuit; can you watch that one please?

[@mangerinegirl]

Oh they would LOVE Short Circuit!!

[@MD-1982]

Tim Blaney was brilliant as Number 5 (he also provided the voice for Frank in Men In Black - I KNEW it sounded familiar when I first heard Frank talk!)

[@captainnutnut6077]

​@@mangerinegirlhey laser lips, your momma was a snow blower! 😂 absolute classic!

[@Drayton42677]

When Hightower aka Bubba Smith, played for the Baltimore Colts (yes before they went to Indianapolis and before the Ravens existed), he used to have barbecue cookouts and let the kids from the neighborhood play in his swimming pool.

[@micpar2]

Check out Revenge o the Nerds (1984), Caddy Shack (1980) and Back to School (1986).

[@Boone1981]

Mahoney (Steve Guttenberg) is also in "Short Circuit" another good fun 80's movie.

[@bryanhenchik6580]

I am so glad you both saw this, brought back so many memories of when I saw it in the theater. One of the best of comedies of the 80s. Jay, Hightower is former defensive lineman for (if memory serves me correctly) the Dallas Cowboys Bubba Smith. He had some great acting parts after his football career. Keep up the great reviews, great going down memory lane with you both.

[@nickitacocat]

Michael Winslow is the person in Spaceballs on the bridge doing all the noises.

[@OldMan_PJ]

Hightower was played by "Bubba" Smith, a former pro football player. If you ever watched Married With Children he also played the high school security guard "Spare Tire" Dixon who challenged Al Bundy to a re-match on the football field claiming Al's knee was down before making the winning touchdown.

[@phil-1115]

I just saw your comment after I said the same thing...lol.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

17:50 - Did y'all know 'that girl' is actress Kim Cattrall from the famous show Sex In The City? She also starred in the movie "Mannequin" (1987), with actor Andrew McCarthy (of Weekend At Bernie's). She also starred opposite actor Kurt Russell in the movie "Big Trouble In Little China" (1986). And she also played a Vulcan in the movie, "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" (1991). These are all truly great films that you guys should most definitely react to.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Jay would like this Bubba Smith a ex-NFL play and a real good one at that. The first overall pick of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft, Smith played nine years in the NFL for the Colts, Raiders, and Oilers from 1967 to 1976. He was the Colts' starting left defensive end for five seasons, playing in Super Bowls III and V. He was named to two Pro Bowls and was a first-team All-Pro in 1971.He had tremendous quickness despite being 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) and 265 pounds (120 kg), a combination which usually earned him a double-team.[

[@ryanstandre3648]

Hightower, is played by Bubba Smith... He was a defensive end in the seventies for the raiders . I know he played for a few other teams as well. I think he's like 6'6"