Rocky, the iconic sleeper hit about a working-class boxer who takes on the reigning heavyweight champion, debuted on this weekend in 1976, eventually grossing $225 million and spawning six sequels. What do you think?
“I’m heading out to punch some meat in celebration!”
Geoff Tankin • Epitaph Etcher
“The Rocky franchise was way ahead of its time in anticipating audiences’ desire for more of the same.”
Effie Waldorf • Cabana Erector
“And it keeps getting better and better with each half hour I catch on TV.”
Johnny Besler • Pillow Filler
