Question 1

Why did the MPAA initially give Porky's an 'X' rating?

Accepted Answer

The MPAA originally gave Porky's an 'X' rating, and it required two major revisions before being assured an 'R' rating.

Question 2

How did writer/director Bob Clark gather material for Porky's?

Accepted Answer

Bob Clark gathered material over 15 years from incidents collected from males of his generation and his own personal high school memories.

Question 3

What was Porky's box office performance in the USA in 1982?

Accepted Answer

In 1982, Porky's was the top movie in the USA for eight weeks, second only to E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial's sixteen weeks at No. #1.

Question 4

What real-life experiences did Bob Clark use to create characters in Porky's?

Accepted Answer

Bob Clark used his real-life high school and college experience as the basis for characters, comparing himself closest to Pee Wee, Billy, and Tommy.

Question 5

What deal allowed Bob Clark to make A Christmas Story?

Accepted Answer

The studio allowed Bob Clark to make A Christmas Story so that he would make the sequel Porky's II: The Next Day.

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