Then And Now: 70’s Child Stars And What’s Keeping Them Busy These Days

Published on 05/22/2019
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Mason Reese – Now

After retiring from TV, Reese became a restaurateur, opening several restaurants like Destination Bar and Grille, and Paladar. Recently, he raised some money to make a television pilot titled Life Interrupted. It featured TV icons, such as Erin Murphy (who was Tabitha on Bewitched), Dawn Wells (who was on Gilligan’s Island as Mary Ann), Michael Learned (who was Olivia Walton on The Waltons), Alison Arngrim (who portrayed Nellie Oleson on Little House on the Prairie), and Robbie Rist (who was on The Brady Bunch as Cousin Oliver).

Mason Reese - Now

Mason Reese – Now

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Mark Lester – Then

English child star Lester made his film debut when he was six years old. US fans know him best through the character Oliver Twist. At the age of eight, he played the character in the film adaptation of the musical. Fact: He couldn’t really sing, so all of Lester’s singing in Oliver Twist was dubbed by the musical director’s daughter.

Mark Lester - Then

Mark Lester – Then

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