Question 1

Why is Avila Beach in California Dreaming no longer the same?

Accepted Answer

Most of the buildings in Avila Beach seen in the movie no longer exist because the ground under the beachfront area was contaminated in the late 1990s due to leakage from Union 76 petroleum tanks, requiring demolition and rebuilding.

Question 2

Which song was omitted from old video copies of California Dreaming?

Accepted Answer

Old video copies omit the title song performed by America (a cover of The Mamas and the Papas classic), heard in full during closing credits; the Burton Cummings tune is heard instead.

Question 3

What did director John D. Hancock say about Tanya Roberts on set?

Accepted Answer

In his autobiography, Hancock said Tanya Roberts had sexual relations with John Calvin and James Van Patten, driving them crazy, but he resisted her advances.

Question 4

How old was Stacey Nelkin when she made her film debut in California Dreaming?

Accepted Answer

Stacey Nelkin had just turned eighteen when she was cast as Marsha in her film debut, and had her hair bleached blonde for the role.

Question 5

Which actor plays the lead character T.T. in California Dreaming?

Accepted Answer

Dennis Christopher plays the character T.T.

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