Basic Training

Skippy's decision to join the Army soon becomes a losing battle. As the Keaton clan continues to nag Steven about taking it easy in the wake of his heart attack, a very morose Skippy stops by. Depressed by the results of his career aptitude tests, he confides that he's become hopeless about his future job prospects. But while flipping thru brochures he collected during career day at college, Skippy becomes taken with the idea of joining the Army. Excited by the promise of travel, new people and state-of-the-art technical training, Skippy persuades Alex to come with him to the recruiting office. There, he is met by Sergeant Davis, who informs Skippy that he will be his drill sergeant in basic training. Bidding an emotional farewell to his family and friends, Skippy makes a dramatic exit to boot camp. But a week later, Skippy's mom arrives at the Keatons with a tape from Skippy claiming that he is fine and asking his parents not to visit. The truth is, Skippy's military career has prove

Skippy, der Sohn der Nachbarn, gerät in eine heftige Krise. Jetzt, da er die Schule hinter sich gebracht hat, weiß er nichts mehr mit sich anzufangen. DAußerdem hat er keinen blassen Schimmer, welchen Beruf er ergreifen soll. Also beschließt er, zunächst einmal ein richtiger Mann zu werden. Das geht seiner Meinung nach am besten in der Armee.