Curtis is seen walking through different time periods as various historical events are announced on the radio in the background, changing his style of dress to match the era. He is shown as a Teddy boy in the 1960s, then as a mod in a split screen sequence. After announcements about JFK's assassination and the moon landing, he adopts a hippie style. Curtis arrives home disappointed after not getting a job, and plays guitar in his room when asked if he got the job. The film intro establishes Curtis as traveling through time accompanied by major 20th century historical events.