Westmoreland Park, Eugene OR - How to Beat the High Co$t of Living
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N 44° 02.109 W 123° 06.793
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The High Cost of Living was filmed on location in Eugene, Oregon.
One scene was filmed at Westmoreland Park.
Waymark Code: WMB16Z
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2011
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Filmed in Eugene Oregon in 1979 the film features several locations throughout the city. One scene was filmed at Westmoreland Parks north baseball field. In the scene the umpire played by Eddie Albert gets fed up with the coach of the little league "Giants" and lays him low with a one-two knockout combo. The scene features actors Michael Bell, Jane Curtin, Eddie Albert, Susan Saint James and Jessica Lange,
The area is much the same. The silver water tower in the background has been repainted green, The concession stand is showing its age and there are a few new buildings in the area but overall it is the same as when the scene was filmed thirty-two years ago.
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The High Co$t of Living
Westmoreland Park 2011
How to Beat the High Co$t of Living is a 1980 comedy film, starring Jane Curtin, Susan Saint James and Jessica Lange. Also in the cast are Dabney Coleman, Fred Willard, Richard Benjamin, Eddie Albert, Cathryn Damon, and a cameo by Jane Curtin's fellow Saturday Night Live co-star Garrett Morris. The movie was released in summer of 1980, grossing approximately US $7.5 million. Source: Wikipedia
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