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Former teen idol Bobby Sherman is 80 years old and still wowing
them. He was born in Santa Monica, California and became interested in singing whilst at high school. Following his graduation, he was given the opportunity to sing for Sal Mineo’s band at a party and eventually got a gig as house singer for the ABC show ‘Shindig!’, which ran from 1964 to 1966.
His luck changed drastically in 1968 when he was cast in the role of a stammering, bashful logger in the TV drama series ‘Here Come the Brides’. The series became a hit and established him as an actor.
The following year Bobby released the song "Little Woman". The single charted #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually earned gold status. Bobby instantly became adored the world over and from the late 60s to the mid-70s, he toured extensively.
A frequent guest on TV variety shows and featured in an episode of ‘The Partridge Family’, he later had guest roles in several drama series including ‘Mod Squad,’ ‘Murder She Wrote,’ ‘Ellery Queen,’ ‘Frasier,’ ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ 'Good Day LA,’ ‘The Rosie O'Donnell Show,’ ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ and ‘Good Morning America,’ to name a few.
In 1981, Sherman starred in the musical comedy movie ‘Get Crazy’. Five years later, he joined the cast of the sitcom ‘Sanchez of Bel Air.’ His versatility as an actor allowed him to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles, showcasing a depth
beyond his teen idol persona. These television appearances further solidified his status as a well-rounded entertainer.
After a 25-year absence, Bobby performed in "The Teen Idol Tour" in 1998 along with artists Davy Jones (The Monkees) and Peter Noone (Herman’s Hermits). While his presence in the
spotlight may have waned in recent years, his enduring appeal remains.
Bobby Sherman scored so many hits during the late 60s and early 70s, including "Easy Come, Easy Go”, "Julie, Do Ya Love Me" and "La, La, La", all of which sold millions of copies and earned him gold discs. From 71 to 79, Bobby Sherman was married to his first wife. The couple had two sons, both of whom work in the entertainment industry today.
In the 90s, Bobby joined the Los Angeles Police Department as a
technical Reserve Police Officer. He was later promoted to Captain in the Department and began serving in San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in 1999, eventually retiring in 2010. It was during this time that Bobby met his new wife, Brigitte Poublon. Together, the couple founded the not-for-profit
Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation.
No surprise that Bobby Sherman - all round good guy and much loved entertainer has had several awards bestowed on him for his humanitarian efforts.
Bobby Sherman joins us this week to share tales of his incredible journey.
If you'd like to learn more about him and his charitable foundation, head for https://www.bbscfoundation.org/
#bobby sherman #singer #actor #teen idol #pop #rock #nostalgia #entertainment #humanitarian
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Former teen idol Bobby Sherman is 80 years old and still wowing
them. He was born in Santa Monica, California and became interested in singing whilst at high school. Following his graduation, he was given the opportunity to sing for Sal Mineo’s band at a party and eventually got a gig as house singer for the ABC show ‘Shindig!’, which ran from 1964 to 1966.
His luck changed drastically in 1968 when he was cast in the role of a stammering, bashful logger in the TV drama series ‘Here Come the Brides’. The series became a hit and established him as an actor.
The following year Bobby released the song "Little Woman". The single charted #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually earned gold status. Bobby instantly became adored the world over and from the late 60s to the mid-70s, he toured extensively.
A frequent guest on TV variety shows and featured in an episode of ‘The Partridge Family’, he later had guest roles in several drama series including ‘Mod Squad,’ ‘Murder She Wrote,’ ‘Ellery Queen,’ ‘Frasier,’ ‘The Ed Sullivan Show,’ 'Good Day LA,’ ‘The Rosie O'Donnell Show,’ ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ and ‘Good Morning America,’ to name a few.
In 1981, Sherman starred in the musical comedy movie ‘Get Crazy’. Five years later, he joined the cast of the sitcom ‘Sanchez of Bel Air.’ His versatility as an actor allowed him to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles, showcasing a depth
beyond his teen idol persona. These television appearances further solidified his status as a well-rounded entertainer.
After a 25-year absence, Bobby performed in "The Teen Idol Tour" in 1998 along with artists Davy Jones (The Monkees) and Peter Noone (Herman’s Hermits). While his presence in the
spotlight may have waned in recent years, his enduring appeal remains.
Bobby Sherman scored so many hits during the late 60s and early 70s, including "Easy Come, Easy Go”, "Julie, Do Ya Love Me" and "La, La, La", all of which sold millions of copies and earned him gold discs. From 71 to 79, Bobby Sherman was married to his first wife. The couple had two sons, both of whom work in the entertainment industry today.
In the 90s, Bobby joined the Los Angeles Police Department as a
technical Reserve Police Officer. He was later promoted to Captain in the Department and began serving in San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department in 1999, eventually retiring in 2010. It was during this time that Bobby met his new wife, Brigitte Poublon. Together, the couple founded the not-for-profit
Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children's Foundation.
No surprise that Bobby Sherman - all round good guy and much loved entertainer has had several awards bestowed on him for his humanitarian efforts.
Bobby Sherman joins us this week to share tales of his incredible journey.
If you'd like to learn more about him and his charitable foundation, head for https://www.bbscfoundation.org/
#bobby sherman #singer #actor #teen idol #pop #rock #nostalgia #entertainment #humanitarian
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