Reba McEntire played the role of A.J. Ferguson, a character that plays a curious part in the overall theme of the movie. Presumed to be a man, she was an Indy race car driver whom the members of the He-Man Women Haters Club idolized, only to be shocked to learn at the end that “the best driver there is” was actually a woman.
A.J. Ferguson was the guest host of Greenpoint’s 73rd Annual Go-Cart Races in which the boys competed. Spanky, the club’s president, idolized her the most and got a kiss on both cheeks that made him happy.
Daryl Hannah as Miss Crabtree
The beautiful and talented Daryl Hannah agreed to play a minor role as Miss Crabtree. The geeky teacher found out that Porky and Buckwheat had creatively, but dishonestly, discovered a means of procuring $500 that they wanted to use for the rebuilding of the burned clubhouse.
Initially angered, Miss Crabtree shrewdly diffused her emotions and offered that the money will be used as a prize for the soapbox derby, instead of punishing the two culprits. And it all turned out just fine.
Daryl Hannah's Career
Daryl Hannah was arguably the most accomplished actress in the movie, even before it was filmed. Her name helped pull attention to it, even though her role was a minor one. She was an iconic figure of the 80s, and her role in "Splash" remains etched in our hearts to this day. She appeared in "Blade Runner", "Wall Street", "Kill Bill" and many more blockbuster films afterward.
It’s been a long time since her halcyon days in entertainment. As the brightness of her star faded, Hannah actively shifted her focus to environmental causes.
Reba McEntire's Career
Reba McEntire started her career as a singer in 1975. Her second album, "My Kind of Country" is considered her first major breakthrough. She is referred to as “The Queen of Country.”
To date, Reba McEntire has sold more than 95 million records worldwide, with songs such as "How Blue" and "Somebody Should Leave." She’s one of the best-selling artists of all time and has made numerous appearances on television and in films. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her sitcom, Reba.
Whoopi Goldberg as Buckwheat's Mother
Whoopi Goldberg played Buckwheat’s mother, giving the movie another big name in its cast, along with Daryl Hannah. The veteran actress has been the recipient of Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards.
In one scene where Whoopi appeared, Buckwheat turned to his best buddy, Porky, and said to him, “Hey, look, my mom’s here,” to which the latter boringly replied with the epic pun: “Whoopee.” Judging by their appearances, Whoopi Goldberg and Ross Bagley could have been easily mistaken for a real mother-and-son tandem.