Which sitcom stars did you have a crush on growing up and who do you like now? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Sal · 05-12-2003, 04:46 PM

Let's face it, every one of us had their favorite sitcom characters that we looked up to when we were young and tried to pattern ourselves after, sometimes going as far as imitating their mannerisms and catch phrases in the schoolyard. Then there were those that remained private and special in our hearts because we loved them so much that we had a huge crush on them which lasted in most cases until their series were cancelled. In my case, I was blissfully attracted to people like Ronne Troup (Polly from "My Three Sons"), Susan Dey (Laurie on "The Partridge Family"), and Eve Plumb (Jan on "The Brady Bunch").

Yes, I admit it. I liked Jan better than Marcia. I'm different that way!

Fast forward to 2003 and if I were to pick someone that has a similar attraction for me among today's sitcom stars, there can only be one name on that list and that is Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe on "Friends"). I first noticed her as Ursula on "Mad About You" and she was an absolute scream, stealing every scene she was in and making me laugh hysterically in some cases with some of the lines that she had. It also helped that she was very good looking! When "Friends" started, I was very glad to see that she was a part of it from the beginning and I looked forward to every episode. Although Phoebe is a little more restrained than Ursula, I still adore her and find her to be not only the funniest person on the show but also the best looking, the most talented and probably the nicest as well.

So that's my story. What's yours?

Adamantium · 05-12-2003, 04:55 PM

When I was young, I always had a crush on Christine Taylor. She played Melody Hanson on "Hey Dude."

I liked Stephanie on "Full House." We were the same age, so we grew up together.

I really don't have crushes on celebrities anymore. If I had to pick one, I guess all though I don't watch this show, there's this girl on Good Morning, Miami that's gorgeous. I think her name is Ashley something.

*PinkLady* · 05-12-2003, 06:19 PM

I had (and still have) way too many crushes. Some examples:

-Anson Williams (Happy Days)
-All of the Monkees
-All of the Brady boys
-Rider Strong (Boy Meets World)

Currently, I'm dividing my time between Jeff Conaway (Taxi), Wayne Rogers (M*A*S*H) and Demond Wilson (Sanford and Son). It's no fun to like just one guy...

Crimson and Clover · 05-12-2003, 07:01 PM

i remember watching Whos the Boss when i was younger, and yeah i liked tony danza. and on Full House i liked Uncle Jesse ( all my sisters did too.) thats all i can remember right now.

i had to edit cause i forgot the who do you like now part. ill just do new tv shows, because there are a lot from older shows.
I like Luke and JJ from American Dreams.
I also like Ray Ramano

Titania · 05-12-2003, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by *~PinkLady59~*

-Anson Williams (Happy Days)
-All of the Monkees
-Rider Strong (Boy Meets World)

I liked all of them at different times...
also Eddie Mekka and Michael McKean (L&S), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), Fred Savage (Wonder Years), and JTT (Home Improvement)

o and a very short crush on Michael J. Fox

dawsongirl · 05-12-2003, 10:29 PM

This isn't a crush, but in 8th grade, I grew my hair out so that it could look like Candace Cameron's.

Crushes then (like before High School):
John Stamos- FH
Mark-Paul Gosselaar- Saved by the Bell

And you know, they're are still hot today.

These aren't all "crushes" by any means, but I do like these guys and watch them in most anything they're in:

Now (meaning high school to now, 5 years after I got out):
Richard Dawson- Hogan's Heroes, Family Feud, etc.
Martin Milner- Route 66 and Adam-12
George Maharis- Route 66
Desi Arnaz Jr.- Here's Lucy and kitchy 70's made for's
Bill Bixby- My Fav Martian, CoEF, etc.
Rock Hudson- McMillan and Wife, corny Doris Day movies
Jack Klugman- The Odd Couple, Quincy M.E.
Davy Jones- He's the short Monkee

A totally talented bunch.

I've been watching Hallmark too much lately!!

Brian · 05-12-2003, 10:46 PM

When I was growing up, I had a crush on Staci Keanan from "Step by Step." Nowadays I don't have any particular crushes on sitcom stars.

LucyFan · 05-14-2003, 12:33 AM

Here is my list:

THEN:
Mark-Paul Gosselaar - "Saved by the Bell"
Kirk Cameron - "Growing Pains"
Fred Savage - "The Wonder Years" (the Later Years)
The actor who played J.T. Lambert from "Step By Step"

NOW:
None

mcgwirefan · 05-14-2003, 11:26 AM

Then-Ricky Nelson and now-Rick Nelson. Sme guy whatever name he uses, even Eric.

dawsongirl · 05-14-2003, 02:29 PM

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Originally posted by mcgwirefan
Then-Ricky Nelson and now-Rick Nelson. Sme guy whatever name he uses, even Eric.

My mom would agree! She loves Rick!

GrapeJelly · 05-14-2003, 06:17 PM

David Cassidy (Keith Partridge - Partridge Family)
Scott Baio (Chachi Arcola - Happy Days)
Ricky Shroder (Rick - Silver Spoons)
Kirk Cameron (Mike Seaver - Growing Pains)
Jason Bateman (David Hogan - Hogan Family)

James · 05-15-2003, 01:34 AM

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Originally posted by LucyFan
The actor who played J.T. Lambert from "Step By Step"

That would be Brandon Call, LucyFan.

James · 05-15-2003, 01:44 AM

My "crushes" are the following:

Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady, The Brady Bunch)
Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper, The Wonder Years)
Judy Norton-Taylor (Mary Ellen Walton, The Waltons--in the later years)
Eve Plumb (Jan Brady, The Brady Bunch--in the later years)
Angela Watson (Karen Foster, Step By Step)

sodbuster · 05-15-2003, 10:59 AM

Laura Petrie (Mary Tyler Moore- DICK VAN DYKE Show),,,,,,,,,,,,,,was & still is my "DREAM GIRL",,,,,,,,,,,,,the "Epitome" of a wife that is worth her weight in diamonds!!! Barbera Eden (I Dream Of Jeannie) 2nd. Pepper- (Police Woman) 3rd. Elly May Clampett (Beverly Hillbillies)4th,,,,,,,,Ginger (Gilligans Island) inspired many boyhood fantasies,,,,,,,,,,,,Today "Heidi" (Home Improvement) and "JILL" (Home Improvement),,,,,both were attractive in different ways. Jill is the "Modern Day version" of a great wife! If I were a teen "Topanga Lawrence" (Boy Meets World).

sodbuster · 05-15-2003, 11:02 AM

RICK NELSON,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,no question about it!!! He oozed male attractiveness without even trying!!! Best Rock-n-Roller of all-time too!!!

05-12-2003, 04:46 PM	#1
Sal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: Oakville, Ont. Canada Posts: 6,195	Which sitcom stars did you have a crush on growing up and who do you like now? Let's face it, every one of us had their favorite sitcom characters that we looked up to when we were young and tried to pattern ourselves after, sometimes going as far as imitating their mannerisms and catch phrases in the schoolyard. Then there were those that remained private and special in our hearts because we loved them so much that we had a huge crush on them which lasted in most cases until their series were cancelled. In my case, I was blissfully attracted to people like Ronne Troup (Polly from "My Three Sons"), Susan Dey (Laurie on "The Partridge Family"), and Eve Plumb (Jan on "The Brady Bunch"). Yes, I admit it. I liked Jan better than Marcia. I'm different that way! Fast forward to 2003 and if I were to pick someone that has a similar attraction for me among today's sitcom stars, there can only be one name on that list and that is Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe on "Friends"). I first noticed her as Ursula on "Mad About You" and she was an absolute scream, stealing every scene she was in and making me laugh hysterically in some cases with some of the lines that she had. It also helped that she was very good looking! When "Friends" started, I was very glad to see that she was a part of it from the beginning and I looked forward to every episode. Although Phoebe is a little more restrained than Ursula, I still adore her and find her to be not only the funniest person on the show but also the best looking, the most talented and probably the nicest as well. So that's my story. What's yours?
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05-12-2003, 07:01 PM	#4
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	i remember watching Whos the Boss when i was younger, and yeah i liked tony danza. and on Full House i liked Uncle Jesse ( all my sisters did too.) thats all i can remember right now. i had to edit cause i forgot the who do you like now part. ill just do new tv shows, because there are a lot from older shows. I like Luke and JJ from American Dreams. I also like Ray Ramano
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05-14-2003, 11:26 AM	#9
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05-15-2003, 10:59 AM	#14
sodbuster Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 13, 2003 Posts: 17	Sitcom Stars "CRUSHES" Laura Petrie (Mary Tyler Moore- DICK VAN DYKE Show),,,,,,,,,,,,,,was & still is my "DREAM GIRL",,,,,,,,,,,,,the "Epitome" of a wife that is worth her weight in diamonds!!! Barbera Eden (I Dream Of Jeannie) 2nd. Pepper- (Police Woman) 3rd. Elly May Clampett (Beverly Hillbillies)4th,,,,,,,,Ginger (Gilligans Island) inspired many boyhood fantasies,,,,,,,,,,,,Today "Heidi" (Home Improvement) and "JILL" (Home Improvement),,,,,both were attractive in different ways. Jill is the "Modern Day version" of a great wife! If I were a teen "Topanga Lawrence" (Boy Meets World).

05-15-2003, 11:02 AM	#15
sodbuster Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 13, 2003 Posts: 17	If I were a GIRL,,,,,,,,,,, RICK NELSON,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,no question about it!!! He oozed male attractiveness without even trying!!! Best Rock-n-Roller of all-time too!!!

05-12-2003, 04:55 PM	#2
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,839	When I was young, I always had a crush on Christine Taylor. She played Melody Hanson on "Hey Dude." I liked Stephanie on "Full House." We were the same age, so we grew up together. I really don't have crushes on celebrities anymore. If I had to pick one, I guess all though I don't watch this show, there's this girl on Good Morning, Miami that's gorgeous. I think her name is Ashley something.

05-12-2003, 06:19 PM	#3
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	I had (and still have) way too many crushes. Some examples: -Anson Williams (Happy Days) -All of the Monkees -All of the Brady boys -Rider Strong (Boy Meets World) Currently, I'm dividing my time between Jeff Conaway (Taxi), Wayne Rogers (MAS*H) and Demond Wilson (Sanford and Son). It's no fun to like just one guy...

05-12-2003, 10:29 PM	#6
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	This isn't a crush, but in 8th grade, I grew my hair out so that it could look like Candace Cameron's. Crushes then (like before High School): John Stamos- FH Mark-Paul Gosselaar- Saved by the Bell And you know, they're are still hot today. These aren't all "crushes" by any means, but I do like these guys and watch them in most anything they're in: Now (meaning high school to now, 5 years after I got out): Richard Dawson- Hogan's Heroes, Family Feud, etc. Martin Milner- Route 66 and Adam-12 George Maharis- Route 66 Desi Arnaz Jr.- Here's Lucy and kitchy 70's made for's Bill Bixby- My Fav Martian, CoEF, etc. Rock Hudson- McMillan and Wife, corny Doris Day movies Jack Klugman- The Odd Couple, Quincy M.E. Davy Jones- He's the short Monkee A totally talented bunch. I've been watching Hallmark too much lately!!

05-12-2003, 10:46 PM	#7
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	When I was growing up, I had a crush on Staci Keanan from "Step by Step." Nowadays I don't have any particular crushes on sitcom stars.

05-14-2003, 12:33 AM	#8
LucyFan Still Loving Lucy! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 23, 2001 Location: In the Wonderful World of Lucy! Posts: 8,198	Here is my list: THEN: Mark-Paul Gosselaar - "Saved by the Bell" Kirk Cameron - "Growing Pains" Fred Savage - "The Wonder Years" (the Later Years) The actor who played J.T. Lambert from "Step By Step" NOW: None

05-14-2003, 06:17 PM	#11
GrapeJelly Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 18, 2003 Posts: 3,542	David Cassidy (Keith Partridge - Partridge Family) Scott Baio (Chachi Arcola - Happy Days) Ricky Shroder (Rick - Silver Spoons) Kirk Cameron (Mike Seaver - Growing Pains) Jason Bateman (David Hogan - Hogan Family)

05-15-2003, 01:44 AM	#13
James Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA Posts: 6,370	My "crushes" are the following: Maureen McCormick (Marcia Brady, The Brady Bunch) Danica McKellar (Winnie Cooper, The Wonder Years) Judy Norton-Taylor (Mary Ellen Walton, The Waltons--in the later years) Eve Plumb (Jan Brady, The Brady Bunch--in the later years) Angela Watson (Karen Foster, Step By Step)