Way USA!
Synopsis
Way USA, a pilot for a punk/comedy travelogue that was done for MTV in 1988 and hosted by Tesco Vee (lead singer of the band The Meatmen). Tesco wanders around Baltimore. He tours dive bars, strip clubs, bath houses and greasy spoons. It features John Waters, Jean Hill (Polyester, Desperate Living), and a host of other weirdos, deviants and losers. It was all shot on Super 8 to get that grainy 50's home move/travelogue look.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Lauer
- Original Title
- Way USA!
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Lauer
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Lauer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Way USA!
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What is Way USA! about?
Way USA, a pilot for a punk/comedy travelogue that was done for MTV in 1988 and hosted by Tesco Vee (lead singer of the band The Meatmen). Tesco wanders around Baltimore. He tours dive bars, strip clubs, bath houses and greasy spoons. It features John Waters, Jean Hill (Polyester, Desperate Living), and a host of other weirdos, deviants and losers. It was all shot on Super 8 to get that grainy 50's home move/travelogue look.
Who directed Way USA!?
Way USA! was directed by Peter Lauer.
Who stars in Way USA!?
The principal cast of Way USA! includes Tesco Vee, John Waters, Jean Hill.
When was Way USA! released and how long is it?
Way USA! was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 33m.