The short-lived TV show “Shirley” ran for a very limited time, but it still made Peter Barton a star. He was soon cast in much bigger roles on the shows “The Powers of Matthew Star” and “The Young and the Restless.”
Barton’s popularity extended well into the 80s and won him numerous fans. In a weird turn of events, one of his most devoted fans bequeathed him a substantial fortune when he passed away, making him $1.3 million richer.
Corey Feldman
Feldman is famous for his roles in the eighties, but he actually got his start in the 70s. His first role was at the age of three in a McDonald’s commercial and had a role in the 1979 film "Time After Time." He and Corey Haim became good friends, and both struggled with addictions.
Corey also had a close friendship with Michael Jackson. In 2016, Corey appeared on the "Today Show" to promote his album, "Angelic 2 The Core," though the performance was widely mocked as bizarre and strange. A few people, on the other hand, enjoyed the non-conformist outlook.
Corey Feldman's Performance on the "Today Show"
Feldman performed a new single called “Go 4 It” on the "Today Show," performing it with a band made up of women, whom, in the music video, he also lived with, a la Hugh Hefner. The mocking came hard and fast, with many saying the performance, particularly Feldman's dance moves, were too strange to enjoy.
Corey returned to the show later on to discuss the criticism, saying it hurt him deeply. Following the performance, Corey married one of the band members, Courtney Anne Mitchell. We wish them nothing but happiness.
Sally Field
Sally Field’s career almost transcends time, so picking the peak decade of it is next to impossible. Still, she did have a pretty good run in the 1970s, topped with a 1979 Academy Award. Field starred in more timeless movies than we can count, such as "Forrest Gump" and "Mrs. Doubtfire."
She is incredibly talented and has even performed live on Broadway! In 2018, Field published a memoir, titled "In Pieces," and she is constantly working on new projects.
Leif Garrett
Garrett started making his way through the spotlight as a child actor. However, he didn't reach his teen idol status until he started making music in the 1970s. After acting in a number of films as a child, Garrett transitioned into music.
He released his first album in 1977, naming it after himself. It featured cover versions to hits from the previous two decades. His great popularity has seen highs and lows, normally as a result of legal troubles surrounding him.