Pajama Party (1964)

Gogo, a Martian teenager, is sent to Earth to prepare the way for an invasion. The first Earthling he meets, one Aunt Wendy, is a rich widow who runs a dress shop catering to teenagers. Her... See full summary »

Director:

Don Weis

Writer:

Louis M. Heyward

Stars:

Tommy Kirk, Annette Funicello, Elsa Lanchester

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tommy Kirk	...	Go Go
Annette Funicello	...	Connie
Elsa Lanchester	...	Aunt Wendy
Harvey Lembeck	...	Eric Von Zipper
Jesse White	...	J. Sinister Hulk
Jody McCrea	...	Big Lunk
Ben Lessy	...	Fleegle
Donna Loren	...	Vikki
Susan Hart	...	Jilda
Bobbie Shaw Chance	...	Helga (as Bobbi Shaw)
Cheryl Sweeten	...	Francine
Luree Holmes	...	Perfume Girl
Candy Johnson	...	Candy
The Nooney Rickett 4	...	Party Band
Buster Keaton	...	Chief Rotten Eagle

Storyline

Gogo, a Martian teenager, is sent to Earth to prepare the way for an invasion. The first Earthling he meets, one Aunt Wendy, is a rich widow who runs a dress shop catering to teenagers. Her nephew, Big Lunk, is a volleyball-loving guy with little interest in romance, which causes frustration for his girlfriend Connie. Naturally, Gogo meets Connie and they fall in love. Meanwhile, Aunt Wendy's shady neighbor and his gang concoct a scheme to part Aunt Wendy from her cash. Also meanwhile, the local motorcycle gang wants revenge on the volleyball players for... getting footprints on their beach. Somehow all the subplots come together at the pajama party.

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Plot Keywords:

martian | volleyball | motorcycle | pajama party | motorcycle gang | 

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Taglines:

The Party Picture That Takes Off Where The Others Pooped Out!

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Genres:

Comedy | Musical | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 November 1964 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Maid and the Martian

Filming Locations:

Paramount Ranch - 2813 Cornell Road, Agoura, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$200,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American International Pictures (AIP)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Pathécolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Toni Basil, and Teri Garr - who appear in the clothing/modeling scene - had a history of working as dancers together. They were also featured in ShInDiG! - which Ms. Basil also served as choreographer on.

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Goofs

During the chase scenes, the woman who lands on J.D.'s motorcycle is seen on the back of the motorcycle minutes before she actually lands on the back of the cycle.

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Quotes

Connie: [Talking about Go-Go the Martian] This kid is a kook!
Aunt Wendy: No, dear not a kook - a Martian.
Connie: A Martian!
Aunt Wendy: From Mars.
Connie: Both you birds belong in a clock.

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Connections

Follows Beach Party (1963)

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Soundtracks

"It's That Kind of Day"
by Guy Hemric and Jerry Styner
Performed by Annette Funicello (uncredited) with the Pajama Girls and Boys (uncredited)

User Reviews

Too stupid for words

This was what passed for entertainment when I was a teen. Speaking of which, I saw very few, if any, actual teens in this production. Did see the Maytag man though: this guy always leaves me in stitches for some reason. How well I remember his portrayal of Honest John in a segment of "Beverly Hillbillies". As to exactly why I remember this so well is well beyond me, I just do. Another highlight of this film was Don Rickles, one of my all time fave comics. But the ultimate high point of this or any of the sand and surf epics is none other than Eric Von and his cycle Ratz. They are without peer and I'll fight to the death over this belief. Ok, not to the death, but I do love Von Zipper. I have seen several of the beach pictures and this may be the zaniest one yet....you stupids!