Was having a little surf earlier when I stumbled across a shot of Andrew Ridgeley famed for been the one nobody looked at in Wham. Looking older but wearing well, I thought. This prompted me to have a look for other minor celebs of yesteryear to see if old father time had been as kind. So without further ado, welcome to my gallery of ‘what was and is now’.
Warning: May contain images that have no resonance with anyone under 30.
John Astin – John played Gomez Addams in the Addams Family and is currently teaching method acting and directing at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore and at 79 is still acting as recently as 2005.
Jenny Hanley – Jenny came to my attention as a co-host on the children’s TV show Magpie with Mick Robertson and Douglas Rae and subsequently became one of my earliest crushes. She went on to have small parts in movies such as ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ and Hammer horror’s ‘Scars of Dracula’ . Now 62, she has more recently presented shows on Saga Radio and BBC Radio Berkshire. Arrgh Jenny.
Carole Hersee – Yes, before the advent of 24 hour TV there was once a time when Carole’s angelic face graced our screens every day accompanied by a high pitched squeal whilst we waited for something to watch. Now 48, Test Card Girl lives in Hampshire making period costumes for stage and movies, including Pirates Of The Caribbean.
Cassandra Peterson – Cassandra help many a young male through their adolescence in the 80’s with her alter ego Elvira, mistress of the dark. The movies were of dubious merit but her ‘assets’ endeared her to a cult following and is, to this day, pleasing her loyal fan base with public appearances in costume.
Lou Ferrigno – Came to prominence in the 70’s as the main challenger to Arnold schwarzenegger’s Mr. Olympia crown. Lou emerged form Arnold’s shadow when he landed the role of Dr. David Banners grumpy side in the TV series ‘The Incredible Hulk’. He’s still pumping iron, still chasing the hollywood lifestyle with cameo appearances in movies including ‘Hulk’ and ‘The Incredible Hulk’ and can be found at Fitness Expos signing photos of his green self. Just don’t make him angry.
Action Man – I’m guessing that Action Man, inspired by Lou Ferrigno, got himself a gym membership, started working out and using performance enhancing drugs. Age and steroids has caused him fuzzy felt hair to fall out but I’m guessing he’s had work done round those moving eagle eyes of his. I’m not angry with you, Action Man; I’m just very very disappointed.
Josh Saviano – Played Kevin Arnold’s geeky friend Paul Pfeiffer in “The Wonder Years’. Hands up all you suckers who actually believed he grew up to be Marilyn Manson. Really, I expected more from you!
Well, I could go on… but I won’t. You probably already think I have far too much time on my hands.
Paul McCoy | Wasting time
Was having a little surf earlier when I stumbled across a shot of Andrew Ridgeley famed for been the one nobody looked at in Wham. Looking older but wearing well, I thought. This prompted me to have a look for other minor celebs of yesteryear to see if Old Father Time had been as kind. So without further ado, welcome to my gallery of ‘what was and is now’.
Warning: Contains images that may have no resonance with anyone under 30.
John Astin – John played Gomez Addams in the original TV series The Addams Family and is currently teaching method acting and directing at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore and at 79 was still acting as recently as 2005.
Jenny Hanley – Jenny came to my attention as a co-host on the children’s TV show Magpie with Mick Robertson and Douglas Rae and subsequently became one of my earliest crushes. She went on to have small parts in movies such as ‘On Her Majesty’s Secret Service’ and Hammer horror’s ‘Scars of Dracula’ . Now 62, she has more recently presented shows on Saga Radio and BBC Radio Berkshire. Arrgh Jenny.
Carole Hersee – Yes, before the advent of 24 hour TV there was once a time when Carole’s angelic face graced our screens every day accompanied by a high pitched squeal whilst we waited for something to watch. Now 48, Test Card Girl lives in Hampshire making period costumes for stage and movies, including Pirates Of The Caribbean.
Cassandra Peterson – Cassandra helped many a young male through their adolescence in the 80’s with her alter ego Elvira, mistress of the dark. The movies were of dubious merit but her ‘assets’ endeared her to a cult following and is, to this day, pleasing her loyal fan base with public appearances in costume.
Lou Ferrigno – Came to prominence in the 70’s as the main challenger to Arnold schwarzenegger’s Mr. Olympia crown. Lou emerged form Arnold’s shadow when he landed the role of Dr. David Banners grumpy side in the TV series ‘The Incredible Hulk’. He’s still pumping iron, still chasing the hollywood lifestyle with cameo appearances in movies including ‘Hulk’ and ‘The Incredible Hulk’ and can be found at Fitness Expos signing photos of his green self. Just don’t make him angry.
Action Man – I’m guessing that Action Man, inspired by Lou Ferrigno, got himself a gym membership, started working out and using performance enhancing drugs. Age and steroid abuse has caused him fuzzy felt hair to fall out but I’m guessing he’s had work done round those moving eagle eyes of his. I’m not angry with you, Action Man; I’m just very very disappointed.
Josh Saviano – Played Kevin Arnold’s geeky friend Paul Pfeiffer in “The Wonder Years’. Hands up all you suckers who actually believed he grew up to be Marilyn Manson. Really, I expected more from you!
Well, I could go on… but I won’t. You probably already think I have far too much time on my hands.
Paul McCoy | Wasting time
