Others blamed their demise on the advent of cable TV, VCRs and video games. The Ford-Wyoming in Dearborn is the only one left in Metro Detroit. It's been operating for 48 years and is still thriving. The managers admitted they had to adapt to survive and enlarged the theater to nine screens. One appeal is the relaxed setting and nostalgia.
Some customers remember coming here as kids.
Now they're bringing their children. One theatergoer summed up her feelings. You just worry sometimes that it will be all gone. We felt so sorry to see those others all go. We really enjoy this place.