'Kathy Garver brings her unparalleled voice of authority to her latest work, on which she now teams with top-notch entertainment historian Fred Ascher.

'A fun and informative read for people interested in the diverse lives and careers of the child stars they grew up with in their living rooms on television!' -Jerry Mathers, Theodore 'Beaver' Cleaver on Leave It to Beaver - Jerry Mathers Sherry Alberoni, Mousketeer Sherry on the Mickey Mouse Club - Sherry Alberoni Kathy's excellent and revealing book tells it all.' But there was also a darker side for some that Of a loving family is what thankfully kept me grounded along with many fine

Little actors into little brats and worse. Fame, money, and being pampered at every turn can turn 'Being a child star in Hollywood can be a wonderful experience but it can alsoīe disastrous for some. Susie Mains, renowned expert on child stars and celebrity children - Susie Mains Kathy's book is compelling, inspiring, shocking, sensitive and my bible for those many times I wonder, 'Whatever happened to that child star and how or why did they wind up where they did?' Kathy Garver is genius in telling their tales, and revealing the secrets she has discovered about these young actors. Barry Williams, Greg Brady from the TV series The Brady Bunch Producer, 70s Music Celebration! Kathy Garver approaches this subject with insight and experience. Growing up in the spotlight as a Child Star is a relatively exclusive club whose members can appreciate its many privileges and challenges. Erin Murphy, Tabitha, from the TV series Bewitched - Erin Murphy, Tabitha, from the TV series Bewitched My friend Kathy Garver has written this excellent book to answer those compelling questions. When people ask me questions about my child acting experiences, they also frequently ask me 'Whatever happened to.' other child stars. In the 1960's & 1970's I wasn't just a kid on TV, I was a kid watching TV.

Barry Livingston, Ernie on My Three Sons, Author of The Importance of Being Ernest Nobody better qualified to write a book such as this! She's an accomplished actress and writer. Jon Provost, X child star best known as Timmy from Lassie - Jon Provost Thanks to X Child Stars, my head-banging days are over! No more fruitless internet searches or sleepless nights! This is a virtual encyclopedia of names from obscure to headliner. Whenever I'm watching an old movie or TV show, I'm always curious about the kid actors: who they are what else they did and, of course, how they ended up.

X Child Stars by Kathy Garver