KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
I believe I told this story here before. In 1978 my friend Mike bailed on my Halloween party early to catch the network premiere of KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK. A made for T.V. cash in on the popularity of the title rock group. My nine year old self was a little miffed but understanding. My friend was definitely in the KISS Army. Had all the records and posters. I did not share his enthusiasm, even at that tender age finding this outfit a mere gimmick. Sure, the makeup and outfits were cool but I just didn't buy into it. Never did. Had I watched this movie back then, my feelings wouldn't have changed. Its reputation is far from favorable, and even the guys themselves badmouthed it later on. I was not curious enough to seek it out until last year. I expected something cheesy. Yeah, but not something so boring. Gene Simmons ("The Demon"), Ace Frehley ("The Spaceman"), Paul Stanley ("The Starchild"), and P...
