A single throwback photo from the early 1980s is stirring deep emotions for fans of classic television—not because of what it shows, but because of what time has changed.
Glenn Scarpelli, who starred as Alex Handris on One Day at a Time, recently shared a rare snapshot from his childhood acting years, featuring a group of fellow young stars who helped define an era of TV.
Alongside Scarpelli in the photo are Kim Fields, Danielle Brisebois, Ricky Schroder and Adam Rich—a collection of faces instantly recognizable to anyone who grew up watching network television in the late ’70s and early ’80s.
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In his caption, Scarpelli reflected on the closeness that formed among the group, writing, “Incredible memories with @kimfieldsofficial and @daniellebrisebois, who to this day I consider family in my heart.” He added, “And there’s Adam, who I spoke to just a few weeks before he passed away. We were buddies and stayed in touch always. I miss him very much. I still can’t believe he crossed over. ❤️. And I have wonderful memories with Rick, but haven’t seen him in over 15 years."
Rich, best known as Nicholas Bradford on Eight Is Enough, died from an accidental fentanyl overdose in January 2023 at age 54. Scarpelli’s words reframed the photo not as a piece of nostalgia, but as a reminder of real friendships formed during childhood.
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The image also sparked conversation in the comments, where fans shared how much the photo resonated. One wrote, “If this doesn’t look like a Gen X childhood, I don’t know what does,” while others called the group “adorable” and described the picture as a “blast from the past.”
Brisebois, who later transitioned from acting into a successful music career, responded directly to fans who asked what became of her, explaining that she is now a songwriter and producer and expressing gratitude for the life she has built.
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A fan wrote, "Does anybody know what happened to Danielle Brisbois? She was so cute on All in the Family," to which Brisebois wrote, "Hi. It’s me. I am a happy mama and a successful songwriter and music producer. I co-wrote and produced 'Unwritten' and 'Pocketful of Sunshine' by Natasha Bedingfield, and was nominated for an Oscar for my song 'Lost Stars' sung by Adam Levine from the movie Begin Again. ?But most importantly, grateful and happy for all I have in my life. Even the struggles."
The fan replied to that with, "So nice to hear. You look great. So many are lost and far gone in Hollywood. Glad you are not one of them."
The image has taken on new meaning over time, especially for those who grew up watching these shows and remember the people in them as part of their own childhoods.
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