50 years ago, ‘American Graffiti’ showed ’70s audiences a simpler time Blockbuster film set in 1962 introduced rising stars and launched a soundtrack boom.

"American Graffiti" is celebrating its 50th anniversary. ... Howard has the rare honor of having two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the television and motion pictures categories.

One of the most prominently featured cars in "American Graffiti" is the white 1958 Chevy Impala owned by Howard's character, Steve Bolander. Steve lends his car to his nerdy friend Terry Fields ...

Manuel Padilla Jr. (front center), Richard Dreyfuss and Bo Hopkins appear in a scene from George Lucas’ 1973 film, “American Graffiti.” Universal Pictures The film that’s the backbone of ...

Manuel Padilla Jr. (front center), Richard Dreyfuss and Bo Hopkins appear in a scene from George Lucas’ 1973 film, “American Graffiti.” Universal Pictures After missing out on the annual ...

Cindy Williams, who starred in the smash Happy Days spinoff Laverne & Shirley after appearing in two Best Picture Oscar nominees — George Lucas’ American Graffiti and Francis Ford Coppola’s ...

The cars from American Graffiti are as iconic as the movie itself. Here' are five of the coolest and what happened to them after filming wrapped.