‘You were all just tireless’: Kevin Bacon praises Payson High students as he returns to ‘Footloose’

Getting Kevin Bacon to come to Payson, Utah, was no easy feat. Just about anyone who has spent the past year trying to get his attention will tell you that.
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[@xvsj5833]

Excellent move by Payson HS students and KB for his selfless act of kindness, gratitude ❤❤❤

[@RockFan89]

Very cool of him to attend.

[@matteframe]

Kevin Bacon is the GOAT

[@mikewuich9741]

This is so cool. I’m not sure how many celebrities would have made time for these kids!

[@tiggerlady2352]

That would be awesome for all of the senior students. I can’t believe it and time is flying!! It’s really nice for Kevin Bacon to helping for the bags and the charity. Enjoy the Prom with Kevin!! 😊

[@bethclark9319]

Did they say 40 yrs. ago. WOW! I don't even feel that old. I remember going to the movies and watching it.

[@janeclayton151]

He still looks so happy & fantastic for his age too!!

[@Dbeckdesign68]

Me too! I was 15 in 1984. I don’t feel that old either.

[@marinab106]

Kevin is just an awesome, down to earth and genuine human being.

[@dianereed8597]

Loved This for EVERYONE… Congratulations! Kevin Bacon is an AMAZING Guy and These Students are The Best creating An Incredible Night!

[@Bringos76]

The color of his clothes match the same colors of his character's costume for his 1st day of school in the movie

[@PSA3377]

Iconic movie ❤Pretty cool for those students and a great time for them to remember always. Kudos to Kevin Bacon for always doing the right thing . 👏

[@benv7933]

This. Is. AWESOME!!!!

[@michellerosenbaum6392]

My dad graduated from payson high school class of 1974

[@ferntella]

Did you guys know he saved the world through the power of dance?

[@user-ze1nj1lj6l]

Awesome so wonderful a actor taking in a interest

[@fallonparks1883]

Sad they tear down the school where the movie was filmed

[@islandfocus2]

I was 14 years old when Footloose was released in the theatres. I miss being a teen during the 1980's. Good times!!

[@vernoncoleman8100]

I lived in Payson,Utah when Footloose was filmed. My daughters went to Payson High School then

[@coreesanders3009]

Kevin bacon luv you ❤❤❤

[@user-mq1pq3nr8y]

I was 19 when the show came out and my friends it I saw it at a Drive in theatre along with Flash Dance and we paid 1.00 to see them both and wow what memeries they were awesome times I'm pushing 60 and it's like reliving it

[@jskelly1979]

Why did the attendance for this look so low when the whole school and town begged him to be there?

[@lorrainefimbres7470]

Awesome!

[@michaeldavis1209]

That was nice of him.

[@AmericanProletariat161]

I loved his progressive speech. Kevin Bacon is an awesome dude

[@sharonlara3102]

coolest ever the Kevin Bacon oh so sexy infectious

[@kylehollie]

The fact he came to this when he didn’t have to, pretty cool.

[@aPowerbric]

RIP Chris Penn. 18 years ago

[@lisakoe8085]

I bet all their moms were losing their minds! I would've been one of them!! 😅

[@ytzpilot]

The prom wasn’t in the gym in the movie, it was in the mill

[@aznmochibunny]

Regardless though, it's the final prom at the school, so thats also why it was held in the school gym. They are tearing the school down and the school is relocating.

[@sobmaz]

Why is Rick Santellii working as a newscaster on KSL?

[@MercedesHale-jx3tu]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@DelishBish]

So cool..great job on the Prom decorations, too, guys! 😎 🕺 💃

[@willissudweeks1050]

Dude can sure draw a crowd….

[@michellerosenbaum6392]

My dad is a payson lion

[@bradleytenderholt5135]

What is that?

[@stanford-nf4jk]

@bradleytenderholt5135 Payson High School’s mascot is a lion. Students are referred to as being whatever their mascot is. Her dad is an alum, a former student and graduate.

[@michellerosenbaum6392]

My parents got married in 1984

[@jskelly1979]

combine all your useless comments into one please

[@garyharrington5300]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cherylM.905]

Love the movie, disagree with his politics

[@user-qf1pi6yf5r]

Is this satire or real heheheh?

[@rdnysal]

I reallywanted to see him dance at the prom I was let down over this

[@rdnysal]

Kevin could have said a few lines from the movie and got back into charecter I mean dont you have a tractor in this cow town he could have rode and got his shoe strings knotted up on the pedal

[@juliejohnson3835]

Go home.

[@stanford-nf4jk]

@juliejohnson3835 Yeah, I’m sure he read your comment and thought, “Geez, I guess I better go.” 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@74the_magpie]

Kevin made a u tube promoting Trans rights? Idk. it was very strange.

[@dudebro29]

Wt actual f. Cringe 😆

[@lnqxr]

Troll

[@dudebro29]

​@@lnqxrOK leftardwierdo you shouldn't like your own replies, it's disingenuous

[@ytzpilot]

@@dudebro29what you got against happy mormons???

[@dudebro29]

@@ytzpilot nothing, however I don't care for leftist activists and neither should you if you appreciate the separation from the Hollywood bs that Utah provides

[@vandalorianvandalorian4769]

Did he go to Lehi Roller Mills where the prom took place?