Musicals: Saturday Night Fever

John Travolta received an Oscar nomination for playing Tony Manero, a Brooklyn teen who escapes from his hardscrabble life by shining on the dance floor at local discos. He falls for Stephanie, another ace dancer, but her plans include looking for a better life across the river in Manhattan. 118 min. Rated R. Studio: Paramount. 1977.  Hosted by Irv Slifkin. No registration required.