Which do you think was the original 80s teen idol? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

88survivor · 06-14-2007, 05:17 PM

You could harken back to either the 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s....or make it fun. But it could be related to T.V actor on a show...hell, you could voice your own opinion. Make it your own opinion...

waichingliu81 · 06-14-2007, 05:35 PM

i'd opt for michael j fox. he was in a hit US sitcom 'family ties', made millions by starring in the back to the future trilogy, as well as other films such as teen wolf, the secret of my success, the hard way to name. of course he made his sitcom comeback by starring in spin city... and then suddenly and as unfortunate as it is, he had parkinsons and as a result he had to quit the show.

but michael j fox was most certainly one of the original teen idols of the 80s

TripperFan · 06-14-2007, 05:44 PM

Probably the first of the 80s was "Chachi" (gone blank on his name at the moment). Since it was carried over from Happy Days he would have been about the hottest early on in the 80s.

In the 70's it would be a toss-up between David and Shaun Cassidy (David early on, and Shaun at the end of the decade). Good gene pool that family!

Ohio8 · 06-14-2007, 06:07 PM

Chachi's last name was Arcola.
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TripperFan · 06-14-2007, 06:09 PM

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Chachi's last name was Arcola.
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oh - I meant his real name. Must be age or something!

IT JUST HIT ME!!! Scott Baio!

Missy22 · 06-14-2007, 07:38 PM

Scott Baio!

Mr. Television · 06-14-2007, 07:38 PM

Kirk Cameron was pretty big in the late 80's.

Frischman_Fan · 06-14-2007, 07:40 PM

I'm going back to the 70's and I'd say The Fonze(Henry Winkler). "Heyyyyyy!"

88survivor · 06-14-2007, 08:03 PM

Somewhere in the early 80s(1981-82), those denim jackets and tight denim jeans that Scott Baio wore after Ron Howard left were becoming very popular around that time. I sort of remember guys wearing those type of clothing, except the bandana tied around the thigh. But that style was in...I remember those type of clothing then. I also remember the early Chachi look also was brought back in the 80s(mid 80s)....the early army look, the muscle shirt look, and others. While Michael Jackson invented floods, prom suits, the robot, moonwalk, the single gloved hand, jackets with fake gold plaids and zippers, and penny loafers, Scott invented the boy next door hunk look.

comedyfreak · 06-14-2007, 09:19 PM

David Cassidy for the 70's
Scott Baio for the 80's

Madame X · 06-15-2007, 09:33 AM

50's-Ricky Nelson
60's-Bobby Sherman, Davy Jones
70's-David Cassidy, Scott Baio
80's-Kirk Cameron, Michael J. Fox

Take it from a girl who read "Tiger Beat."

TripperFan · 06-15-2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Madame X

50's-Ricky Nelson
60's-Bobby Sherman, Davy Jones
70's-David Cassidy, Scott Baio
80's-Kirk Cameron, Michael J. Fox

Take it from a girl who read "Tiger Beat."

Me too - full page pics ripped out of Tiger Beat and Sixteen mags all over my walls. I had that big "4 page" foldout one of David Cassidy (wearing that "sexy" shell necklace) over my bed. Only thing was that the eyes followed you so I'd get dressed in the bathroom!

AB · 06-15-2007, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

Me too - full page pics ripped out of Tiger Beat and Sixteen mags all over my walls. I had that big "4 page" foldout one of David Cassidy (wearing that "sexy" shell necklace) over my bed. Only thing was that the eyes followed you so I'd get dressed in the bathroom!

Same here! My dad hated all those posters on my bedroom walls.

50's - Elvis, Ricky Nelson
60's - Bobby Sherman, Davy Jones
70's - David Cassidy, Donny Osmond

buggsrabbit · 06-15-2007, 05:04 PM

I remember Shaun Cassidy and Leif Garret both hitting it pretty big in the late 70's. The two Coreys, Haim and Feldman, were pretty big in the 80's until dissipation set in.

coffield3 · 06-15-2007, 09:00 PM

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06-14-2007, 05:17 PM	#1
88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,849	Which do you think was the original 80s teen idol? You could harken back to either the 50s, 60s, 70s, or 80s....or make it fun. But it could be related to T.V actor on a show...hell, you could voice your own opinion. Make it your own opinion...

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06-14-2007, 05:35 PM	#2
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	i'd opt for michael j fox. he was in a hit US sitcom 'family ties', made millions by starring in the back to the future trilogy, as well as other films such as teen wolf, the secret of my success, the hard way to name. of course he made his sitcom comeback by starring in spin city... and then suddenly and as unfortunate as it is, he had parkinsons and as a result he had to quit the show. but michael j fox was most certainly one of the original teen idols of the 80s

06-14-2007, 07:38 PM	#6
Missy22 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 09, 2007 Posts: 29	Scott Baio!

06-14-2007, 08:03 PM	#9
88survivor Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,849	Somewhere in the early 80s(1981-82), those denim jackets and tight denim jeans that Scott Baio wore after Ron Howard left were becoming very popular around that time. I sort of remember guys wearing those type of clothing, except the bandana tied around the thigh. But that style was in...I remember those type of clothing then. I also remember the early Chachi look also was brought back in the 80s(mid 80s)....the early army look, the muscle shirt look, and others. While Michael Jackson invented floods, prom suits, the robot, moonwalk, the single gloved hand, jackets with fake gold plaids and zippers, and penny loafers, Scott invented the boy next door hunk look.

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06-15-2007, 09:33 AM	#11
Madame X Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 15, 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,831	50's-Ricky Nelson 60's-Bobby Sherman, Davy Jones 70's-David Cassidy, Scott Baio 80's-Kirk Cameron, Michael J. Fox Take it from a girl who read "Tiger Beat."

06-15-2007, 05:04 PM	#14
buggsrabbit Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 06, 2007 Posts: 51	I remember Shaun Cassidy and Leif Garret both hitting it pretty big in the late 70's. The two Coreys, Haim and Feldman, were pretty big in the 80's until dissipation set in.

06-15-2007, 09:00 PM	#15
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	Kevin bacon-micheal j fox-winoner ryder-micheal keaton-bill murray.