He is a good actor. That is why he gets roles.

I love that the protagonist in Halloween III is this washed-up middle-aged alcoholic divorced guy with a penchant for hot gals who are young enough to be his daughter. Even in the 1980's this was a novel and inspired choice for a hero in a horror movie.
You've seen Guy Standeven in something because the man was in everything.

He is a good character actor. He is impressive to me.

I made up my own truncated version of Cochran's Samhain speech to Challis when he was tied up in the chair already for the broadcast and would enact it out in dad's home bar when no-one was around.
I loved how Cochran appeared so calm and easy-going on the surface, yet underneath he was just so diabolical. He was even smiling when he got obliterated. I always wondered what he did to Ellie, if he really had her killed.
The other day I watched the S&H episode where sweet Hutch gets hooked on heroin. Starsky holds him in his arms! Omg. Total crush material!!!
That sounds like an interesting episode to watch. What season and number is it? I have seen one you recommended with a gay theme.
Norman! What did you put in my tea?

"Saving Tom Atkins"
That's too cute!
The other day I watched the S&H episode where sweet Hutch gets hooked on heroin. Starsky holds him in his arms! Omg. Total crush material!!!
"My life is over. I might as well dance with Johnny Slash!"

Maltin was a dork! He was likeable too, just wrongheaded and rigid.
I had a little teen boy crush on Atkins when I first saw this movie. I’d fantasise saving him from the diabolical Conal Cochran and then for a reward….…..well you can fill in the gaps….
Norman! What did you put in my tea?

I agree. Mr. Atkins is just great in "Halloween III". He's so dang likable.
I first heard about that being JLC on the town speakers a few years back. Cool!
I actually kind of like the town.
Imo, this is one of the times Leonard Maltin totally missed the boat. He gave it a BOMB. I don't get that. It's got oodles of atmosphere and it was a definitely a try at something different. I enjoy it thoroughly.
"My life is over. I might as well dance with Johnny Slash!"

I believe Halloween III is the best role I’ve seen him in. He was very believable as Doctor Challis and was intelligent and resourceful. He was also a concerned and caring person, even if he had a few demons.
I like H3 very much. An unusual, creepy and suspenseful supernatural thriller that had me glued to my seat right from the start. Well cast and directed.
That is Jamie Lee Curtis’s voice you hear over the PA in the town… “Curfew! Curfew!”
Norman! What did you put in my tea?

I love Tom Atkins.
"My life is over. I might as well dance with Johnny Slash!"

Hell yeah! Tom Atkins is a man's man. Not like the leading male actors today who look like they've struggled to pass through puberty and can only
dream of growing a stache like Tom Atkins lol!

Tom Atkins is the man. Plus none of these leading actor's can get their clothing to last "another day" and have SWAG like Mr. Atkins.
BOB SAGEEETTTTT!!!!! - Tourettes Guy

Nah he's more like an unattractive Harrison Ford. Big Tom comes across as a real man who is put in unusual circumstances. He drinks, smokes, pulls younger birds and acts like a man should. I love his characters / performances in Halloween 3 and The Fog!

Let's not forget, he also hooked up with JLC in
The Fog.
This guy is a total pimp.
Hollywood is a place where they'll pay you $50,000 for a kiss and 50 cents for your soul.

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Atkins kicks ass!

Winston breath with BO, alcohol, etc. She took a nice hot shower and he probably reeked worse than that homeless guys crotch.

Yeah, and Stacey Nelkin clearly looks young enough to be his daughter. Whenever they make out all I can think is that some poor girl is getting choked with boozy old guy Winston breath.

Haha, the one that comes to mind for me might be Bruce Campbell, lol

Just checking is IMDB profile..I'm amazed he doesn't have more big-name credentials to his credit. His acting in this movie was great. A true 'everyman' style hero.

Fun movie with Tom sporting a great tache.