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Barry Bostwick, aka 'Uncle Barry,' on celebrating 50 years of 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'

Barry Bostwick at Tampa Theater, October 19 2019
Jeff Fay
Barry Bostwick at Tampa Theater, October 19 2019

Fifty years ago, 20th Century Fox released the iconic cult classic film, "Rocky Horror Picture Show." After being launched on the midnight film circuit, it developed a fan following like no other.

Today, we hear from Barry Bostwick. Fans of the film know him as the original Brad Majors. He says that after 50 years, the film is still bringing people together.

"I think this is necessary, in a way, to bring us back to some kind of humanity," Bostwick told "Where We Live." "They always say, Don't dream it, be it, that's what our thing is. That’s our Gospel: don't dream it, be it."

Bostwick will be at the Warner Theater in Torrington on Oct. 30 with the The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour.

GUESTS:

Upcoming Rocky Horror Picture Show shadowcast performances in Connecticut

  • RKO Army: Friday, Oct. 24, 9 p.m. at Westbrook Cinemas, in Westbrook, CT
  • The Come Again Players: Saturday, Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. at Edmond Town Hall in Newtown, Connecticut

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Tess is a senior producer for Connecticut Public news-talk show Where We Live. She enjoys hiking Connecticut's many trails and little peaks, knitting, gardening and writing in her journal.
Catherine is the Host of Connecticut Public’s morning talk show and podcast, Where We Live. Catherine and the WWL team focus on going beyond the headlines to bring in meaningful conversations that put Connecticut in context.