WGN Radio’s Dave Plier welcomes Scott Dehn, proprietor of the McHenry Outdoor Theater, the only drive in movie theater in Chicagoland, to discuss the nostalgia of the drive in experience, from classic concession stand favorites and retro intermission commercials to why watching movies under the stars continues to delight generations of moviegoers. Scott also previews the McHenry Outdoor’s spectacular Fourth of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, featuring the Cubs vs. Cardinals on the giant screen, followed by the beloved baseball classic The Sandlot and a fireworks finale. For tickets, visit GoldenAgeCinemas.com.

Plus, Dave talks with filmmaker April Wright, director of the acclaimed documentaries Going Attractions and Back to the Drive In, about the fascinating history, enduring appeal, and cultural legacy of America’s drive in theaters.

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