Drive-In @ N.W. Expressway

[sacolton]

When my parents moved us from Iowa to Oklahoma in 1974, there used to be a drive-in theater on the N.W. Expressway where Service Merchandise used to be. Now, it's just a outdoor mall ... next to Hertz office. Anyone remember the name of the drive-in?

[papaOU]

When my parents moved us from Iowa to Oklahoma in 1974, there used to be a drive-in theater on the N.W. Expressway where Service Merchandise used to be. Now, it's just a outdoor mall ... next to Hertz office. Anyone remember the name of the drive-in?

The Northwest hi-way Drive in. Know it was near lake Hefner but not exactly where.

Being from Iowa did you always take your own popcorn to the movies?

I meant that as a joke but when I was growing up my family would take a grocery sack full of popcorn. Own soft drinks on ice and a few candies to the drivein. It was great fun. Of course as little kids we often went up front and played on the playground. Think people would let their kids do that today? Doubt it!!

[twinkles]

I miss the drive-in. Made Mr. Twinkles promise to take me to Chickasha to the movies at least once this summer!

[MikeOKC]

When my parents moved us from Iowa to Oklahoma in 1974, there used to be a drive-in theater on the N.W. Expressway where Service Merchandise used to be. Now, it's just a outdoor mall ... next to Hertz office. Anyone remember the name of the drive-in?

The name of the drive-in was Cinema 77. papaOU mentioned the Northwest Hiway Drive-In. That was actually on the NW Expressway just west of May Avenue where Borders and the Marriott are today.

[bluedogok]

It was Cinema 70, I remember seeing The Towering Inferno in the rain there.

Here is a little bit of info about it.
Drive-ins.com - Oklahoma City - Cinema 70


My wife and I have been meaning to go to the one in Shiner, Texas sometime.

[Thunder]

Does anyone know why there is lil or none drive-in theaters these days? What's the reason? Could this trend ever come back in popularity?

[ddavidson8]

Does anyone know why there is lil or none drive-in theaters these days? What's the reason? Could this trend ever come back in popularity?

I don't know that it will ever come back completely, but there are two drive ins that have opened in the last 10 years that I know of. One is near Waller, TX and the other is on I-45 between Dallas and Houston. Both of these were built from scratch, not reopenings of old drive-ins that had previously closed.

[bluedogok]

The one in Shiner is a new drive-in as well. There have been quite a few that have been opened in new locations but most are outside of the larger cities where the property values are much higher.

[ddavidson8]

Well, if you'll allow me to preach, I think these buisnesses sould be supported. Considering small buisnesses are punished more and more these days. Also, don't sneak in your own concessions. Buy from them happily.

[papaOU]

The name of the drive-in was Cinema 77. papaOU mentioned the Northwest Hiway Drive-In. That was actually on the NW Expressway just west of May Avenue where Borders and the Marriott are today.

Sorry! Being a southsider we went to drive-ins in South Okc, Midwest City....

[papaOU]

Well, if you'll allow me to preach, I think these buisnesses sould be supported. Considering small buisnesses are punished more and more these days. Also, don't sneak in your own concessions. Buy from them happily.

At the time I was speaking of, early to mid '60's it wasn't a case of "sneaking" it was kind of a family thing............

At least we never hid anything..............

[grantgeneral78]

is the old drive in still open in chickasha on highway 81?

[papaOU]

is the old drive in still open in chickasha on highway 81?

Yes. Just looked it up.

Of course in OKC there is the Winchester.

[kevinpate]

The Winchester on S Western is indeed alive and kicking, two shows on weeknights, 3 on Friday and Saturday.

Good stuff too, not any old thing.
$6 per adult head, three movies on a Friday (if you can stay awake til near 3 am ish)
Dang good value all in all
bathrooms leave something to be desired, but so do the ones in mega-plexes

[papaOU]

Wonder if anyone does the dusk to dawn thing anymore.........

[kevinpate]

Winchester's 3 fers in the summer come close, beginning about 9, 11, and post 1 am, so wrap up is pushing at 3 am. I've never known of them to offer a 4th

Of course, if they ever did the LOTR trilogy, that might make it a dusk to dawn event

[papaOU]

My favorite drive-in movie:

WOODSTOCK

[Generals64]

I miss the drive-in. Made Mr. Twinkles promise to take me to Chickasha to the movies at least once this summer!

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There's still the old time Drive-in out in the country type setting in Guthrie, Make him take you there too.

[Easy180]

The Winchester on S Western is indeed alive and kicking, two shows on weeknights, 3 on Friday and Saturday.

Good stuff too, not any old thing.
$6 per adult head, three movies on a Friday (if you can stay awake til near 3 am ish)
Dang good value all in all
bathrooms leave something to be desired, but so do the ones in mega-plexes

Brother hit the Winchester last weekend and said it was beyond packed and they got one of the last spots...Not a big fan of drive in's but it's pretty cool to know that place is still thriving

[papaOU]

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There's still the old time Drive-in out in the country type setting in Guthrie, Make him take you there too.

The Beacon Drive-in. If he won't take you I will..........

[Generals64]

The Beacon Drive-in. If he won't take you I will..........

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Can I go too????????

[papaOU]

HEY!! '60 and '64........You two are the oldest boys of the bunch.......I know of no others.....If a few boundaries were shifted here and there you fellas could have went to the Dusk 'til Dawn movies with our beloved leader and den-mother wearing a helmet with fur and little bitty eye-slots.

Oh those beach bikini movies........Annette Fujijelloo........Did the ears on her cap grow in conjunction with her..............

Sorry!! Got something in my eye.............

[Generals64]

I went to the dusk to dawn movies of course.....but, back then we had to WORK from Dawn to Dusk so we would just sleep through those stupid Horror flicks.....We would have to go on a date when it was two dollar a carload night so we could afford Popcorn and a Coke......They didn't have those funny pills you talk about back then huh '60?????

[twinkles]

The Beacon Drive-in. If he won't take you I will..........

Hey, thanks!! I'll tell Mr. Twinkles I have an invite! I LOVE the drive-in!

[twinkles]

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Can I go too????????

You have to wear your jammies and stay in the backseat. No whining!! LOL