The Last Starfighter's Lance Guest on Halloween II and Jaws: The Revenge

Actor Lance Guest—best known as Alex Rogan in The Last Starfighter—opens up about the movie’s enduring heart beyond its pioneering CGI, the reluctant-hero vibe that set it apart from Star Wars, his favorite lines and arcade-era inspirations, and working with Robert Preston; he then dives into how Halloween II unexpectedly led Nick Castle to him, shares upbeat memories of Jamie Lee Curtis, and breaks down the behind-the-scenes script and editing hurdles that reshaped Jaws: The Revenge (including the Mario Van Peebles ending); finally, he talks music, portraying Johnny Cash in a multi-year Broadway/Off-Broadway run, and why special features and classic ’70s cinema still matter, packed with candid stories, trivia, and craft insights fans will love. #LanceGuest, #TheLastStarfighter, #HalloweenII, #JawsTheRevenge, #1980sMovies, #BehindTheScenes, #FilmHistory, #Broadway, #JohnnyCashSUPPORT 00:00 Introduction and guest welcome 02:20 The Last Starfighter vs. Star Wars comparisons 04:20 Early CGI worries and filming challenges 06:32 Casting connections: Nick Castle and Halloween II 09:25 Special features, The Stunt Man, and DVD extras 11:37 Jamie Lee Curtis memories and Halloween II stories 15:55 Jaws: The Revenge production struggles and rewrites 18:17 Mario Van Peebles alternate ending and test screenings 20:00 Broadway run as Johnny Cash and music career Also catch my interview with Catherine Mary Stewart https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhaV-5STCjE (yes, the show had a diff name back then) CLASSIC CONVERSATIONS WITH JEFF DWOSKIN 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a video! https://www.youtube.com/c/TheJeffDwoskinShow?sub_confirmation=1 ☕ Buy me a coffee (support the show) https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jeffdwoskinshow 👕Dashery Store: Classic Conversations merch and more! https://classic-conversations.dashery.com/ 📚Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop: https://amzn.to/3QA3HNI All shows sponsored by Stampede Social - find them on the web at https://stampede.social or here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4fm-gJ3DEog-6MkIfA0mMA 🔗 Follow me here: 🌐 Website: http://classic-conversations.com 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffdwoskinshow 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/jeffdwoskinshow 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffisfunny 🎙️ Listen to my Podcast: https://jeffisfunny.com 🔔 Don't forget to: 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed it! 🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a video! 💬 Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts! 📢 Share this video with your friends!