The 80s - Jason Bateman #1 - Another favorite teen star!

**Barrybgb** · 05-20-2018, 08:02 AM

Jason Bateman was a popular child actor/teen idol in the 80's. His only 80's film credit was "Teen Wolf Too" in 1988. Jason was much more known for his long running stint on "The Hogan Family" TV series, as well as his long running recurring roles on "Silver Spoons", "Little House On The Prairie", and "It's Your Move". He was also a big guest star on "Mr. Belvedere", "Our House", "Knight Rider", "The Disney Sunday Movie", "St. Elsewhere", "Bates Motel (TV movie) and others.

Jason has successfully made the transition to adulthood and has enjoyed a very popular and successful career in TV ("Arrested Development") and movies ("Identity Thief", "Horrible Bosses", "Dodgeball", "The Break-Up", "Juno", "Horrible Bosses 2", "Game Night", "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", "Tropic Thunder", "Hancock", "Couples Retreat", "Up In The Air", "Paul", "Office Christmas Party") and many more!

**Melis** · 05-20-2018, 11:35 AM

Aww. He was cute.

**Barrybgb** · 05-21-2018, 07:45 AM

I saw him on "Ellen" the other day and thought he should have a thread. I have always liked him. His career really took off more as an adult. He is one of the lucky child actors/teen idols.

**Melis** · 05-21-2018, 05:53 PM

I'm glad for him.

Collins · 05-21-2018, 07:03 PM

Yes!! He was on the show talking about Arrested Development's new season (and kinda Ozark). We definitely always need a Jason Bateman thread.

Thank you

**Melis** · 05-21-2018, 07:33 PM

I wonder how Collins feels about him. lol

**My Kind Of Crazy** · 05-21-2018, 07:35 PM

i always liked him too. i tried to watch his new series Ozark on netflix, but i just couldnt get into that. way to weird for me

**Melis** · 05-21-2018, 07:39 PM

I never tried it.

**Barrybgb** · 05-22-2018, 07:32 AM

I am glad you like it, Collins.

I have never even heard of "Ozark".

Collins · 05-22-2018, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Melis (View Post)

I wonder how Collins feels about him. lol

Oh, we know

I mean he is my avatar :p

Ozark isn't everyone's cup of tea which is totally fine! It's a Netflix original.

**Barrybgb** · 05-22-2018, 08:32 AM

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Oh, we know

I mean he is my avatar :p

Ozark isn't everyone's cup of tea which is totally fine! It's a Netflix original.

Oh. I don't have Netflix. What is it about?

Collins · 05-22-2018, 09:08 AM

"Financial planner Marty Byrde suddenly relocates the family from Chicago suburb of Naperville to a summer resort community in the Missouri Ozarks after a money laundering scheme goes wrong, and he must pay off a debt to a Mexican drug lord. When the Byrdes arrive, they become entangled with local criminals as well."

Very different from his usual comedy stuff, but doesn't make it any less good. He's underrated I think.

**Melis** · 05-22-2018, 01:43 PM

I've been to the Ozarks.

**Barrybgb** · 05-23-2018, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Collins (View Post)

"Financial planner Marty Byrde suddenly relocates the family from Chicago suburb of Naperville to a summer resort community in the Missouri Ozarks after a money laundering scheme goes wrong, and he must pay off a debt to a Mexican drug lord. When the Byrdes arrive, they become entangled with local criminals as well."

Very different from his usual comedy stuff, but doesn't make it any less good. He's underrated I think.

Thanks for the info. He is underrated. He can do both comedy and drama seamlessly.

Collins · 05-23-2018, 09:49 AM

Melis, what were they like?? It seems like a fun vacation spot!

And yes Barry, he sure can

I'm not saying he is the most amazing actor ever, just great at both! On Ellen he said he would be taking a break now that he's done with both Ozark and AD this year.

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