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==History==
==History==
7614 Greenback lane opened on December 26, 1979 with a Portrait Stage. The location's manager was Dave Wright<ref name=":0" />. The location possibly had the [[Cyberamics|Animatronics]] one one wall<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTjiYIOs1pw&t=970s (Contains an Interview with a person who went to the store & worked at [[Citrus Heights, CA (6251 Sunrise Blvd)]])</ref>. the location had a [[Helen Henny (Lounge)|Lounge Helen Henny]]<ref name=":0" />. The Location had a sale for Large Pizzas that would also give you a Rat tales comic book & Some tokens<ref name=":3" />. The location had Sally Sashay as their guest star along with a [[Dolli Dimples (Cabaret)|Dolli Dimples cabaret act]]. 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 along with new events like teen night & adding new Guest Stars<ref name=":4" />. The location closed in January 1985 for unknown reasons with an auction also being held on January 12th 1985. 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. The area still has the same roof & pillar exterior as i did as a PTT.
7614 Greenback lane opened on December 26, 1979 with a Portrait Stage. The location's manager was Dave Wright<ref name=":0" />. The location possibly had the [[Cyberamics|Animatronics]] one one wall<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTjiYIOs1pw&t=970s (Contains an Interview with a person who went to the store & worked at [[Citrus Heights, CA (6251 Sunrise Blvd)]])</ref>. the location had a [[Helen Henny (Lounge)|Lounge Helen Henny]]<ref name=":0" />. The Location had a sale for Large Pizzas that would also give you a Rat tales comic book & Some tokens<ref name=":3" />. The location had Sally Sashay as their guest star along with a [[Dolli Dimples (Cabaret)|Dolli Dimples cabaret act]]. 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 August 1981, People selected from several locations, including Citrus, were put into a contest<ref>https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/ptt/ptt_pizzatimes1-2.pdf</ref>. 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 along with new events like teen night & adding new Guest Stars<ref name=":4" />. The location closed in January 1985 for unknown reasons with an auction also being held on January 12th 1985. 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 had been under-performing, a reason for many closures around this time. The site is now a Save on Cleaners.


==Animatronics==
==Animatronics==
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!Animatronic
!Animatronic
!Serial Number
!Serial Number
!Installed
!Removed
!Whereabouts
!Whereabouts
!Notes
|-
|-
|[[Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|
|-
|-
|[[Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|
|-
|-
|[[Pasqually (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Pasqually (Cyberamic)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|
|-
|-
|[[Mr. Munch (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Mr. Munch (Cyberamic)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|
|-
|-
|[[Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Originally had Sally Sashay Cosmetics.
|-
|-
|[[Warblettes (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Warblettes (Cyberamic)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|
|-
|-
|[[Waving Flags (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Waving Flags (Cyberamic)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|
|-
|-
|[[Applause Board (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Clapper Board (Cyberamic)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|
|-
|-
|[[Drum Board (Cyberamic)]]
|[[Drum Board (Cyberamic)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|-
|
⚫
|[[Helen Henny (Lounge)]]
⚫
|Unknown
⚫
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|-
|-
|[[Dolli Dimples (Cabaret)]]
|[[Dolli Dimples (Cabaret)]]
|Unknown
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
|Unknown. Sold In Auction
|Unknown. Sold In Auction
|
|-
⚫
|[[Helen Henny (Lounge)]]
⚫
|Unknown
|December 1979
|January 1985
⚫
|Unknown. Sold In Auction.
|[[Huntington Beach, CA (15511 Edwards St)|One of 2]] Confirmed.
|}
|}


Latest revision as of 18:48, 26 March 2024


The Location's Exterior in the early 1980's. (PC: David Antonio)


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

This location is not to be confused with Citrus Heights, CA (6251 Sunrise Blvd), which is a Chuck E. Cheese that opened as a ShowBiz Pizza Place & is still open today with the 2.0 Remodel & a Chuck E. Live Stage.

Stages

Citrus Heights opened with a Portrait Stage, but we only have one photo showing a bit of it. After the location's closure, the Animatronics were sold in the store's auction.

Stage Installed Removed Notes
Portrait Stage[3] December 1979 January 1985 8th Chuck E. Cheese location ever opened.

History

7614 Greenback lane opened on December 26, 1979 with a Portrait Stage. The location's manager was Dave Wright[3]. The location possibly had the Animatronics one one wall[3][4]. the location had a Lounge Helen Henny[3]. The Location had a sale for Large Pizzas that would also give you a Rat tales comic book & Some tokens[1]. The location had Sally Sashay as their guest star along with a Dolli Dimples cabaret act. In 1980, The location appeared in a Channel 40 local Sacramento news broadcast[5]. The Store would be chosen to be the filming location of Pizza Time Theatre's TV commercials along with Concord, CA (1975 Diamond Blvd)[5]. In August 1981, People selected from several locations, including Citrus, were put into a contest[6]. 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 along with new events like teen night & adding new Guest Stars[4]. The location closed in January 1985 for unknown reasons with an auction also being held on January 12th 1985. 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 had been under-performing, a reason for many closures around this time. The site is now a Save on Cleaners.

Animatronics

Animatronic Serial Number Installed Removed Whereabouts Notes
Chuck E Cheese (Cyberamic) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction.
Jasper T. Jowls (Cyberamic) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction.
Pasqually (Cyberamic) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction.
Mr. Munch (Cyberamic) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction.
Guest Star / Helen Henny (Cyberamic) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction. Originally had Sally Sashay Cosmetics.
Warblettes (Cyberamic) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction.
Waving Flags (Cyberamic) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction.
Clapper Board (Cyberamic) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction.
Drum Board (Cyberamic) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction.
Dolli Dimples (Cabaret) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction
Helen Henny (Lounge) Unknown December 1979 January 1985 Unknown. Sold In Auction. One of 2 Confirmed.

Gallery

  • The Location's opening Newspaper 1979

    The Location's opening Newspaper 1979

  • The store's Cabaret Helen Animatronic (1st Photo), 1980's

    The store's Cabaret Helen Animatronic (1st Photo), 1980's

  • The store's Cabaret Helen Animatronic (2nd Photo), 1980's

    The store's Cabaret Helen Animatronic (2nd Photo), 1980's

  • Showroom, Unknown Year

    Showroom, Unknown Year

  • Another shot of the Exterior[7], Early 1980's

    Another shot of the Exterior[7], Early 1980's

Videos

No Videos have been fully confirmed to be from Citrus Heights.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/621236015
  2. ↑ https://www.newspapers.com/image/622575854
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/ptt/ptt_pizzatimes-1979.pdf
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTjiYIOs1pw&t=970s (Contains an Interview with a person who went to the store & worked at Citrus Heights, CA (6251 Sunrise Blvd))
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/ptt/ptt_pizzatimes-1980.pdf
  6. ↑ https://www.showbizpizza.com/info/documents/ptt/ptt_pizzatimes1-2.pdf
  7. ↑ https://www.showbizpizza.com/photos/ptt/unknown_02/index.html
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