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'''''7614 Greenback Lane''''' was a Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre that opened on December 26, 1979<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/image/621236015</ref> and closed in January of 1985<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/image/622575854</ref> with a [[Cyberamics Portrait / Shelf Stage|Portrait Stage]]<ref name=":0">https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/ptt/ptt_pizzatimes-1979.pdf</ref>. This was the 8th PTT ever opened.
'''''7614 Greenback Lane''''' was a Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre that opened on December 26, 1979<ref>https://www.newspapers.com/image/621236015</ref> and closed in January of 1985<ref name=":2">https://www.newspapers.com/image/622575854</ref> with a [[Cyberamics Portrait / Shelf Stage|Portrait Stage]]<ref name=":0">https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/ptt/ptt_pizzatimes-1979.pdf</ref>. This was the 8th PTT ever opened.


== Stages ==
== Stages ==
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==History==
==History==
Citrus Heights opened on December 26, 1979 in the Greenback Plaza with a Portrait Stage. The location's manager was Dave Wright<ref name=":0" />. The location possibly had the [[Cyberamics|Animatronics]] one one wall. the location had a [[Helen Henny (Lounge)|Cabaret Helen Henny]]<ref name=":0" />. In 1980, The location appeared in a Channel 40 local Sacramento news broadcast<ref name=":1">https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/ptt/ptt_pizzatimes-1980.pdf</ref>. The Store would be chosen to be the filming location of [[Pizza Time Theatre 1979 Spot (Commercial)|Pizza Time Theatre's TV commercials]] along with [[Concord, CA (1975 Diamond Blvd)]]<ref name=":1" />. In 1981/1982, they received a minor remodel, removing some older decor for newer decor, and possibly replaced the exterior sign with the new logo. The location closed in 1984 (month and day unknown) for unknown reasons, It is unknown why Citrus Heights (Greenback) closed but one possible reason could be competition from the [[Citrus Heights, CA (6251 Sunrise Blvd)|Showbiz Pizza Place on 6251 Sunrise Blvd]] which was literally 3 minutes away. Another possible reason is that it may be underperforming, a reason for many closures around this time. The site is now a Save on Cleaners.
Citrus Heights opened on December 26, 1979 in the Greenback Plaza with a Portrait Stage. The location's manager was Dave Wright<ref name=":0" />. The location possibly had the [[Cyberamics|Animatronics]] one one wall. the location had a [[Helen Henny (Lounge)|Cabaret Helen Henny]]<ref name=":0" />. In 1980, The location appeared in a Channel 40 local Sacramento news broadcast<ref name=":1">https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/ptt/ptt_pizzatimes-1980.pdf</ref>. The Store would be chosen to be the filming location of [[Pizza Time Theatre 1979 Spot (Commercial)|Pizza Time Theatre's TV commercials]] along with [[Concord, CA (1975 Diamond Blvd)]]<ref name=":1" />. In 1981/1982, they received a minor remodel, removing some older décor for newer décor, and possibly replaced the exterior sign with the new logo. The location closed in January 1985 (Possibly on January 5th<ref name=":2" />) for unknown reasons with an auction also being held. It is unknown why Citrus Heights (Greenback) closed but one possible reason could be competition from the [[Citrus Heights, CA (6251 Sunrise Blvd)|Showbiz Pizza Place on 6251 Sunrise Blvd]] which was only 3 minutes away. Another possible reason is that it may be underperforming, a reason for many closures around this time. The site is now a Save on Cleaners.


==Animatronics==
==Animatronics==

Revision as of 16:12, 9 March 2024

The Location's Exterior in the early 1980's.


7614 Greenback Lane was a Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre that opened on December 26, 1979[1] and closed in January of 1985[2] with a Portrait Stage[3]. This was the 8th PTT ever opened.

Stages

Citrus Heights opened with a Portrait Stage, but we do not have any photos of it yet. After the location's closure, they were possibly sold in an auction, and their fate is now unknown.

Stage Installed Removed Notes
Portrait Stage[3] December 1979 1984 8th Chuck E. Cheese location ever opened.

History

Citrus Heights opened on December 26, 1979 in the Greenback Plaza with a Portrait Stage. The location's manager was Dave Wright[3]. The location possibly had the Animatronics one one wall. the location had a Cabaret Helen Henny[3]. In 1980, The location appeared in a Channel 40 local Sacramento news broadcast[4]. The Store would be chosen to be the filming location of Pizza Time Theatre's TV commercials along with Concord, CA (1975 Diamond Blvd)[4]. In 1981/1982, they received a minor remodel, removing some older décor for newer décor, and possibly replaced the exterior sign with the new logo. The location closed in January 1985 (Possibly on January 5th[2]) for unknown reasons with an auction also being held. It is unknown why Citrus Heights (Greenback) closed but one possible reason could be competition from the Showbiz Pizza Place on 6251 Sunrise Blvd which was only 3 minutes away. Another possible reason is that it may be underperforming, a reason for many closures around this time. The site is now a Save on Cleaners.

Animatronics

Animatronic Serial Number Whereabouts
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) Unknown Unknown.
Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) Unknown Unknown.
Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) Unknown Unknown.
Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) Unknown Unknown.
Pasqually (Cyberamic) Unknown Unknown.
Warblettes (Cyberamic) Unknown Unknown.
Waving Flags (Cyberamic) Unknown Unknown.
Applause Board (Cyberamic) Unknown Unknown.
Drum Board (Cyberamic) Unknown Unknown.
Helen Henny (Lounge) Unknown Unknown.

Gallery

Videos

Unfortunately, no videos exist of this location at the moment.

References