John Ritter – Prophet?

In 1979, the late John Ritter starred in a film called “Americathon” set in the year 1998 that predicted a U.S. without oil and people living in their cars.  Seems that someone running the town of Santa Barbara, California must remember the film, too, as they have now instituted that policy.

According to Wikipedia, other predictions in the movie that have already come to pass:

The People’s Republic of China embracing capitalism and becoming a global economic superpower.

Cliques of Native Americans becoming wealthy (although in reality much of their wealth would come from the gaming industry, mostly from tribal casinos).

Nike becoming a huge multinational conglomerate (In 1979, their “Tailwind” running shoe was just starting to gain popularity).

Vietnam becoming a major tourist attraction among Asia’s wealthy and powerful.

The continued existence and popularity of The Beach Boys in 1998.

The creation of a “Western White House” (however it would serve as a vacation home).

The collapse of the USSR.

The depletion of US crude oil production.

Jogging suits becoming fashionable as casual wear.