View Full Version : Childhood Crushes...Who Were They And How Do You View Them Today?


Retro4Life
02-27-2011, 05:42 PM
I imagine someone has made a similar thread somewhere in here, and if so, I apologize for being redundant. Right now I'm just too lazy to look it up, lol.

Anyway, I'll start off. I had huge crushes on Kristy McNichol, Jodie Foster, Kim Richards and Kathy Coleman. There were probably others (and I'm not counting 'grown up' crushes like Farrah or Lynda Carter...I tried to restrict it to actresses who were about my age), but these were the big ones.

Today, I'm proud of all of the crushes. Kristy was smart, kind hearted and rebellious, and even though it turned out she was gay, that doesn't diminish my affection for her and those days gone by. Jodie is more than likely gay too, but she was a huge success as an actress and (somewhat less so) as a director. She also exuded intelligence and independence, as well as being cute as a button. Kim Richards was sassy and cute and had that gorgeous hair. Seems as if she's had a rough go of it lately, and really hasn't done much for a while, but she still looks good and hopefully she'll get her stuff together soon. Kathy was so genuine and real in her role as Holly; that smile just melted you and I thought she was so believable in her relationships with the family on the show. I don't know that much about her post LOTL days, but from what I've read she had a pretty tough time for a while. She looks older than her years (a tough life will do that to you), but she's still got that trademark smile and I'll bet she's got the same glow inside that she always did.

Ahh...memories... :)

http://www.about-knowledge.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/kim-richards.jpg

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS2lM9oi-Ugvj4rwa5XYPUfqdW5JRcYwpGnDx88OceDjNCNhRKZ&t=1

dakert
02-28-2011, 12:22 AM
I loved Kim Richards in the 70s--In the top photo I thought it was Paris :eek:
Kathy Coleman still has that great smile :)
Kristy looks like Annette Benning
Jodie still looks like Jodie

Popular Teen girls sure were scarce in the 70s

catlover79
02-28-2011, 03:55 AM
My first crush on a celeb was Fred Savage on The Wonder Years, believe it or not. I have to admit he's not my type anymore (looks wise, that is). But he's kept his head on straight, got a good education, is married with a couple of kids, and still seems to be doing solid work in show biz, though most of it seems to be behind the camera these days. I will say this - he makes a CREEPY villain. Anyone who saw his turn as the abusive boyfriend who takes out all his rage on girlfriend Candace Cameron in 1996's No One Would Tell or as a rapist who handles his own defense in an episode of SVU will know what I mean!!

Schmoopie
02-28-2011, 04:22 AM
I had massive crushes on both John Schneider and John Stamos when I was younger. I think my longer crush was John Stamos but he's not as gorgeous as he used to be. Now John Schneider still looks pretty darn good!

70s show watcher
02-28-2011, 05:28 AM
My first crush on a celeb was Fred Savage on The Wonder Years, believe it or not. I have to admit he's not my type anymore (looks wise, that is). But he's kept his head on straight, got a good education, is married with a couple of kids, and still seems to be doing solid work in show biz, though most of it seems to be behind the camera these days. I will say this - he makes a CREEPY villain. Anyone who saw his turn as the abusive boyfriend who takes out all his rage on girlfriend Candace Cameron in 1996's No One Would Tell or as a rapist who handles his own defense in an episode of SVU will know what I mean!!i saw both of those and yes fred makes one scary villian

catlover79
02-28-2011, 01:21 PM
Now John Schneider still looks pretty darn good!

Yes, he does!!! :eyes: :eyes: :eyes:

catlover79
02-28-2011, 01:22 PM
i saw both of those and yes fred makes one scary villian

Yup - he gave me the willies. :eek: :eek: :eek: That's probably one reason why he's avoided typecasting!!

MariposaLKB
02-28-2011, 01:53 PM
Apparently I had a crush on Freddie Prinze from Chico and the Man, as that was what spurred me to join SO ten years ago--when TVLand was rerunning that show. But I honestly don't remember reacting as strongly to him when I was a teenager as I did more recently. I do remember being crazy about Davy Jones, Bobby Sherman, and David Cassidy. Also some really obscure ones--an (East) Indian boy whose name or the show he was on I can't even remember now, Rick Ely from a show about the American Revolution--can anyone help me out with either of those?--and Mitch Vogel, the red-headed boy who guest starred on Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie. And Ed Ames from Daniel Boone--though I saw him as REALLY old, which he probably was, compared to me LOL! Later, Alan Alda on MASH and Michael Landon as he appeared on Little House--I preferred the long hair. Still love to watch the last two, not too interested in the rest anymore--except in terms of not being able to remember everything about the ones I need help with....and continuing interests in the Monkees' music, American history, and India.

JamesG
02-28-2011, 02:37 PM
My first childhood crush was Nancy McKeon from "The Facts of Life".

When I was a little bit older I got into Nikki Cox from "Unhappily Ever After". Due to all the work she had done she's not so attractive anymore, unfortunately.

Schmoopie
03-03-2011, 04:33 AM
My first crush on a celeb was Fred Savage on The Wonder Years, believe it or not. I have to admit he's not my type anymore (looks wise, that is). But he's kept his head on straight, got a good education, is married with a couple of kids, and still seems to be doing solid work in show biz, though most of it seems to be behind the camera these days.

His cameo on Seinfeld was absolutely priceless! :lol: :lol:

comedyfreak
03-03-2011, 09:06 AM
Kristy McNichol was my childhood crush I seen all of her series she did starting with Apple's Way, Family, Love Boat appearances, Battle Of The Network Stars, her movie Little Darlings with Tatum O'Neil,another childhood crush of mine. Also loved Empty Nest.

tv star collector
03-03-2011, 09:32 AM
As far as childhood crushes go, there was only one (way back in the
1950s): Annette Funicello of The Mickey Mouse Club, who was only a few years older than I was.

Today my prayers go out to her as she bravely battles MS.

Here she is in a scene from The Mickey Mouse Club serial "Annette."

MariposaLKB
03-03-2011, 09:49 AM
As far as childhood crushes go, there was only one (way back in the
1950s): Annette Funicello of The Mickey Mouse Club, who was only a few years older than I was.

OMG my husband was apparently nuts about her--and as far as I know has never had another celebrity crush in his life! (Though he did admit when we saw "City of Angels" that Meg Ryan was kinda cute LOL!)

tv star collector
03-03-2011, 10:07 AM
Apparently I had a crush on Freddie Prinze from Chico and the Man, as that was what spurred me to join SO ten years ago--when TVLand was rerunning that show. But I honestly don't remember reacting as strongly to him when I was a teenager as I did more recently. I do remember being crazy about Davy Jones, Bobby Sherman, and David Cassidy. Also some really obscure ones--an (East) Indian boy whose name or the show he was on I can't even remember now, Rick Ely from a show about the American Revolution--can anyone help me out with either of those?--and Mitch Vogel, the red-headed boy who guest starred on Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie. And Ed Ames from Daniel Boone--though I saw him as REALLY old, which he probably was, compared to me LOL! Later, Alan Alda on MASH and Michael Landon as he appeared on Little House--I preferred the long hair. Still love to watch the last two, not too interested in the rest anymore--except in terms of not being able to remember everything about the ones I need help with....and continuing interests in the Monkees' music, American history, and India.

Could the boy from India be Sajid Khan of NBC's Maya, by any chance?
The series ran from 1967 to 1968 and co-starred Jay North. It was filmed on
location in India. Maya was the name of their elephant. Rick Ely starred in
NBC's The Young Rebels, from 1970 to 1971.

MariposaLKB
03-03-2011, 10:23 AM
OMG yes those are the things I was trying to remember! Thanx for the info. Whatever happened to either of those actors?!

And if Maya was on in the late 60's, OMG I started early having crushes LOL--I was not even a teenager then! And of course I had forgotten Jay North was also on that show--now I recall crushing on him a bit then too OMG! I know he was Dennis the Menace but that was a bit before my time.

tv star collector
03-03-2011, 10:44 AM
OMG yes those are the things I was trying to remember! Thanx for the info. Whatever happened to either of those actors?!

And if Maya was on in the late 60's, OMG I started early having crushes LOL--I was not even a teenager then! And of course I had forgotten Jay North was also on that show--now I recall crushing on him a bit then too OMG! I know he was Dennis the Menace but that was a bit before my time.

According to the IMDb, Sajid's last film appearance was in 2006. He left the
entertainment industry. He has a factory in India, which makes costume jewelry. He is married and has a son, Sameer, who is college age.

Rick Ely's last television work was as Steve Piermont on the series One Life to Live (1981-1982).

Both actors also had brief recording careers.

MariposaLKB
03-03-2011, 10:51 AM
Thanks again, and yes I remember them singing as well. I wore out the grooves in Rick Ely's album LOL--Morning Girl was my favorite--but don't remember anything specific that Sajid Khan sang. I do remember Rick being the gay soldier in an episode of MASH, but that is the only other time l saw him. OLTL was a soap I never watched, though I did watch a few others in my time. Guess I should have....

Just went the the IMDb page for Young Rebels off of Rick's--OMG now I remember the guy who played Lafayette too! Wonder what happened to him either?

catlover79
03-03-2011, 01:11 PM
His cameo on Seinfeld was absolutely priceless! :lol: :lol:

Yup, that was great. :cool: :D :lol:

icecream
03-03-2011, 01:15 PM
I don't remember Fred Savage appearing on Seinfeld. What episode was it?

catlover79
03-03-2011, 01:18 PM
It was the one where they are in Hollywood and Kramer is mistaken for a serial killer.

icecream
03-03-2011, 01:20 PM
ok, thanks

catlover79
03-03-2011, 02:19 PM
No problem!!

Ohio8
03-04-2011, 08:18 PM
I don't remember Fred Savage appearing on Seinfeld. What episode was it?

"The Trip (part 1)"

Retro4Life
03-04-2011, 08:30 PM
Oh, for those interested, the gentlemen pictured with Kathy Coleman (in 2006 I believe) is none other than renowned Hollywood character actor Walker Edminston, who among many other roles, is perhaps best known to kids of the 70's as "Enik" from LOTL. :)

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/attachment.php?attachmentid=165152&stc=1&d=1298842910

factsoflife
03-06-2011, 02:05 AM
I think that my first TV crush was on Scott Baio from "Charles In Charge". There was something about his dark hair, olive skin and eyes that I loved. Now, not so much. The man is gross. I think, i was probably about 8 or 9 when I had a crush on Scott. Later, in my early teens I had a massive crush on Joey Lawrence from "Blossom" as well as J.C. Chasez from "MMC" (The Mickey Mouse Club). Both are still big crushes of mine.

In my late teens I had lots of crushes, most notably on Kerr Smith from "Dawson's Creek", Scott Foley from "Felicity" and Scott Wolf from "Party Of Five".

Of those, I still harbor crushes on all three, but mostly Kerr.

howierules86
03-06-2011, 10:24 AM
For me, there's been several, but the one pretty lady who still holds up to this day (even in her 40s!! :) ) is this one (some of you might know this already, but for those who don't, feel free to click this link below):

http://www.khreel.com

McGillicuddy
03-06-2011, 11:49 AM
But Monika, its pretty well known here on this site that you have a crush on Gregory Sierra! Is that more of an adulthood crush, than a childhood crush? (Not to be too intrusive or anything!) :lol:

catlover79
03-06-2011, 04:17 PM
But Monika, its pretty well known here on this site that you have a crush on Gregory Sierra! Is that more of an adulthood crush, than a childhood crush? (Not to be too intrusive or anything!) :lol:

No, I didn't see Gregory Sierra until I checked the first season of Barney Miller out of the library in early 2006. It would definitely be an adult crush!! :D

Silly Lily
03-06-2011, 08:34 PM
My first big crushes were Jonathan Brandis on SeaQuest DSV and Jonathan Taylor Thomas on Home Improvement. One committed suicide and the other disappeared from the entertainment world completely. My all time favorite was Luke Perry on BH 90210. I still love him even though he is old and wrinkly.

70s show watcher
03-06-2011, 09:57 PM
I think that my first TV crush was on Scott Baio from "Charles In Charge". There was something about his dark hair, olive skin and eyes that I loved. Now, not so much. The man is gross. I think, i was probably about 8 or 9 when I had a crush on Scott. Later, in my early teens I had a massive crush on Joey Lawrence from "Blossom" as well as J.C. Chasez from "MMC" (The Mickey Mouse Club). Both are still big crushes of mine.

In my late teens I had lots of crushes, most notably on Kerr Smith from "Dawson's Creek", Scott Foley from "Felicity" and Scott Wolf from "Party Of Five".

Of those, I still harbor crushes on all three, but mostly Kerr.that kind of reminds me of a story that jennifer aniston told about having a childhood crush on scott baio and when she finally did meet him a few years back she told him of her crush and instead of being nice about t all he did was look at her and say oh you too after that she said she thought about all that time she wasted as a kid drooling over him

mstewart
03-06-2011, 10:44 PM
Meredith Baxter Birney when she was on Family. She was a bombshell on that show. I have the DVD of the first season and was reliving my childhood watching those episodes.

Joan Lunden of Good Morning America and I was 19 when she first came on the show and I thought wow who is she and I still have a crush on her to this day. She still looks great.

catlover79
03-06-2011, 11:51 PM
^ Just for you!!

sh3k
03-07-2011, 07:32 AM
i used to have crush on my katty parry when i was :rolleyes: 16 ,and now i am 18, and in between this two years i met 100 of girls but never found girl like katty parry,i am still his lover,hope to get a chance to meet her....


:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

factsoflife
03-07-2011, 03:15 PM
i used to have crush on my katty parry when i was :rolleyes: 16 ,and now i am 18, and in between this two years i met 100 of girls but never found girl like katty parry,i am still his lover,hope to get a chance to meet her....


:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

Who is Katty Parry?

mstewart
03-07-2011, 03:36 PM
^ Just for you!!
Thank you. That is a nice pictutre of Meredith Baxter Birney. Wholesome and the girl next door type.

catlover79
03-07-2011, 05:04 PM
Thank you. That is a nice pictutre of Meredith Baxter Birney. Wholesome and the girl next door type.

My pleasure!!

sh3k
03-07-2011, 05:21 PM
Who is Katty Parry?

katy perry is an american pop musician,and she is the world wide known singer,every body knows her very well......

http://www.google.com.pk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.albertsmusicgifts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Katy-Perry.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.albertsmusicgifts.com/blog/index.php/archives/321&usg=__H12IVKjy3p4f4vgnely8qv8SQBA=&h=330&w=330&sz=28&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=dBf8vQ21wqJGvM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=119&ei=QEx1Tcq7OceBOryZyL8G&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dkaty%2Bperry%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D524%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=186&oei=QEx1Tcq7OceBOryZyL8G&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0&tx=59&ty=55

McGillicuddy
03-07-2011, 06:04 PM
katy perry is an american pop musician,and she is the world wide known singer,every body knows her very well......

http://www.google.com.pk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.albertsmusicgifts.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Katy-Perry.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.albertsmusicgifts.com/blog/index.php/archives/321&usg=__H12IVKjy3p4f4vgnely8qv8SQBA=&h=330&w=330&sz=28&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=dBf8vQ21wqJGvM:&tbnh=116&tbnw=119&ei=QEx1Tcq7OceBOryZyL8G&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dkaty%2Bperry%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1024%26bih%3D524%26tbs%3Disch:1&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=186&oei=QEx1Tcq7OceBOryZyL8G&page=1&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:6,s:0&tx=59&ty=55
Katy Perry! Well why didn't you say Katy Perry instead of Katty Parry? One might have thought it was a completely different person! :lol:

sh3k
03-07-2011, 06:06 PM
Katy Perry! Well why didn't you say Katy Perry instead of Katty Parry? One might have thought it was a completely different person! :lol:

hahha i am sorry it's my fault i'll be care full naxt time.....;)

McGillicuddy
03-07-2011, 06:08 PM
:cool: We're just messing with ya! :lol:

factsoflife
03-07-2011, 10:41 PM
Katy Perry! Well why didn't you say Katy Perry instead of Katty Parry? One might have thought it was a completely different person! :lol:

Exactly! I've heard of Katy Perry, but never heard of a Katty Parry...

Also, If she was your childhood crush than that would make you pretty young as she hasn't been around very long.

mstewart
03-08-2011, 12:09 AM
My pleasure!!

How sad of the hardship she endured in her marriage to David Birney. How can someone do that? Someone that beautiful as she is. She was much better as a dramatic actress than a sitcom actress. She showed much acting range on Family than she did on Family Ties.

catlover79
03-08-2011, 12:56 AM
I can totally buy that he may have been super-jealous of her post-BLB success. Meredith has four Emmy nominations under her belt (two for Family, one for the Betty Broderick movie, and one for an ABC after school special) - and David Birney has none. In the book, she tells of how after Gary Goldberg offered her the part of Elyse Keaton on Family Ties, David pushed her to lobby for him to get the role of Steven Keaton. When that didn't work, David put the show down and never once came to the FT set in all 7 years of the show. This according to her book - and without knowing either party - we'll never know exactly what happened. But I can believe that he had to be jealous that after their marriage she went on to two successful, critically-lauded series and all the shows he starred in flopped. Again, that's just my opinion.

sh3k
03-08-2011, 05:38 AM
Exactly! I've heard of Katy Perry, but never heard of a Katty Parry...

Also, If she was your childhood crush than that would make you pretty young as she hasn't been around very long.
yes you are right she is too young,and i am also 18 years old;)