Pop culture in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s was shaped by TV shows and movies. Have you ever wondered what happened to the kids from The Brady Bunch or The Partridge Family?
Quinn Cummings became famous at just 10 years old when she played Lucy. Tired of the fame, she left acting in the early ‘90s. In 2005, she started a blog called “The QC Report” and wrote three memoirs. She also created the HipHugger baby sling inspired by motherhood.
Lauren Chapin played Kathy Anderson on Father Knows Best. Her childhood was tough, though. After the show ended, she struggled to find more acting roles and worked as a dog groomer and stewardess. Today, she runs live shows based on the show.
At just 13, Hayley Mills became the face of Disney’s Pollyanna. Her positive character made her a child star. She went on to act in more movies and theater roles, but she’s not as famous now as she once was.
Kym Karath, who played Gretl von Trapp in The Sound of Music, left acting in 1981. She focused on education, moved to Paris, and studied Art History. She’s married now and acts occasionally, but hasn’t had a TV or film role since 1981.
Maureen McCormick is best known for playing Marcia Brady in The Brady Bunch. Though the show was her biggest role, she later had small TV appearances and became a bestselling author. She’s also appeared on reality TV.
