I've always been attracted to older men. It's a pity I'm becoming one.
Anybody ever notice Don Porter? He played Sally Fields' dad on her first TV series back in the 1960s, "Gidget." Way sexy. Or maybe it's just me. ("Gidget" was before my time, but oh the joys of reruns and DVDs.)
Then there is always "the Dicks:" Dick York and Dick Sargent, both whom played the role of Darrin in "Bewitched."
More recently, how about Stephen Collins as Rev. Eric Camden on "7th Heaven?" Now that is one fine specimen. (So what if he plays a member of the clergy on "7th Heaven?" My first boyfriend was a Southern Baptist minister. I took it as a sign from God.) I first noticed Collins back when he played Sela Ward's boyfriend on "Sisters."
Speaking of Sela Ward, I would also have to confess impure thoughts concerning Billy Campbell from "Once and Again." Ditto that for Patrick Duffy in "Step by Step."
I'd also submit, for your consideration, John Forsythe. He was hot as hell on the old sitcom "Bachelor Father," and he just got sexier and sexier with each passing series, including "Dynasty" and "The Powers That Be."
This one probably is just me, but I'll admit to crushing for John Mahoney. He played Martin Crane on "Frasier," but he first caught my attention in my favorite movie, "Moonstruck."
And surely I'm not the only one to swoon over Martin Sheen in "The West Wing." Or am I?
Finally, although I don't recall any series where he played "the father," my favorite older male celebrity whom I have fantasized about since I can't even remember how far back (I turned 40 last summer, if that gives you any indication) is Lyle Waggoner. He was impossibly handsome back in his "Carol Burnett" and "Wonder Woman" days, and he has not only maintained his appeal as he's matured, but I think he's just as good looking today as he ever was. Pardon me as I heave a sigh.
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I've always been attracted to older men. It's a pity I'm becoming one.
Anybody ever notice Don Porter? He played Sally Fields' dad on her first TV series back in the 1960s, "Gidget." Way sexy. Or maybe it's just me. ("Gidget" was before my time, but oh the joys of reruns and DVDs.)
Then there is always "the Dicks:" Dick York and Dick Sargent, both whom played the role of Darrin in "Bewitched."
More recently, how about Stephen Collins as Rev. Eric Camden on "7th Heaven?" Now that is one fine specimen. (So what if he plays a member of the clergy on "7th Heaven?" My first boyfriend was a Southern Baptist minister. I took it as a sign from God.) I first noticed Collins back when he played Sela Ward's boyfriend on "Sisters."
Speaking of Sela Ward, I would also have to confess impure thoughts concerning Billy Campbell from "Once and Again." Ditto that for Patrick Duffy in "Step by Step."
I'd also submit, for your consideration, John Forsythe. He was hot as hell on the old sitcom "Bachelor Father," and he just got sexier and sexier with each passing series, including "Dynasty" and "The Powers That Be."
This one probably is just me, but I'll admit to crushing for John Mahoney. He played Martin Crane on "Frasier," but he first caught my attention in my favorite movie, "Moonstruck."
And surely I'm not the only one to swoon over Martin Sheen in "The West Wing." Or am I?
Finally, although I don't recall any series where he played "the father," my favorite older male celebrity whom I have fantasized about since I can't even remember how far back (I turned 40 last summer, if that gives you any indication) is Lyle Waggoner. He was impossibly handsome back in his "Carol Burnett" and "Wonder Woman" days, and he has not only maintained his appeal as he's matured, but I think he's just as good looking today as he ever was. Pardon me as I heave a sigh.
Carry on.