In 1978, Kristy McNichol had already captured the hearts of millions across America as the star of the television series Family and films like The End.
But few TV moments were as sweet as the time she completely won over Hollywood’s biggest leading man, Burt Reynolds. She left the actor beaming after delivering a surprise, heart-melting live performance that remains a television time-capsule moment.
McNichol and Reynolds appeared on a 1978 episode of The Mike Douglas Show to promote the feature film, The End. She played Julie Lawson, the teenage daughter of Burt Reynolds' character, Wendell "Sonny" Lawson, in the dark comedy.
In the film, after receiving a terminal diagnosis, Sonny shared goodbyes to his loved ones without explicitly telling them he was sick. A heartfelt scene where he bids farewell to his daughter was one of the film's standout moments.
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In the clip, Reynolds called McNichol his "favorite actress." She nodded when Douglas asked if she liked him, later asking, "Doesn't he look like a G.I. Joe? I have tried to convince everyone he does with his beard."
When asked by Douglas if he would like to have a daughter like McNichol, Reynolds said, "I'd love to have a daughter like Kristy. She's so special to everybody."
Reynolds added, "When we were shooting, we had a scene with a lot of young girls Kristy's age and younger. She spent so much time with them, talking with them about Family and spending time together."
Then Reynolds introduced Douglas to a single by McNichol and her brother Jimmy McNichol, a cover of The Chiffons' classic "He's So Fine" backed with the song "He's a Dancer." The duo released a self-titled LP in 1978.
On the daytime talk show, McNichol performed the song specifically for Reynolds. It was the first time she sang it on television.
Kristy and Jimmy McNichol’s recording career was short-lived, yielding just a single self-titled album under RCA Records in 1978. Packed with disco beats and nostalgic covers like "My Boyfriend's Back," the LP solidified their status as late-’70s teen royalty, even though neither sibling pursued a full-time path in the music industry thereafter.
As an actress, McNichol built a standout career with acclaimed films like Little Darlings, The Pirate Movie, and Only When I Laugh, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Coupled with her Emmy-winning television roles in Family, Empty Nest, and Summer of My German Soldier, she quickly proved her star power reached far beyond her teen idol roots.
Kristy McNichol remains a fan favorite at events celebrating classic television stars. She is scheduled to appear alongside Leif Garrett for Nite of Dreams’ Family 50th Anniversary Gala.
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