My Boomer Buddies Podcast: S2 E25: Tere Walsh Shares Results Of Star Crushes From Back In The Day!

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode of My Boomer Buddies, hosts Rick Reed and Tere Walsh explore the nostalgic topic of childhood crushes, diving into who their listeners had crushes on from TV, movies, and music. They share personal anecdotes and discuss iconic figures from their youth, reflecting on the cultural impact these celebrities had on their generation. The conversation flows through various beloved personalities, highlighting the enduring charm of these figures and the memories they evoke.TakeawaysNostalgia plays a significant role in shaping our memories of childhood crushes.TV shows and movies from the past have left a lasting impact on viewers.Musicians from the past often served as heartthrobs for many during their youth.The Monkees and other pop groups were central to the music scene of the time.Raquel Welch and Annette Funicello were iconic figures in film and television.Johnny Crawford's dual career as an actor and musician is noteworthy.David Cassidy remains a beloved figure among baby boomers.The cultural significance of Elvis Presley extends beyond music into film.Karen Carpenter's talent as both a singer and drummer is often overlooked.The conversation highlights the importance of sharing memories and experiences with others.Sound Bites"Johnny Crawford was a pop idol.""Ricky Nelson was quite the heartthrob.""Karen Carpenter had a beautiful voice."Chapters00:00Introduction01:46Tere Reveals The Poll Results To TV Crushes04:10Clip Of Johnny Crawford’s Pop Hit, “Cindy’s Birthday”06:26Tony Dow8:47Tere’s Top TV Guys And Girl Crushes12:47Crushes in Movies14:32Annette Funicello & Beach Boys Video: “The Monkey’s Uncle”17:23Reflections on Iconic Stars19:24Elvis and His Movie Career20:24Rick’s Movie Crush, 21:21Musicians of the Era25:36The Bangles and Their Impact27:06The Cowsills and Family Bands30:00John Denver and Local Ties32:21Karen Carpenter's Legacy33:06Reflections and Future TopicsContact us at [email protected] with thoughts, comments and Boomer content you may want us to touch on. Also find us on YouTube.