TV Dinners: 40 Classic TV Kid Stars Dish Up Favorite Recipes with a Side of Memories

. MPM 48 TV DINNERS combines America's nostalgia for Classic TV with its love of good food by sharing recollections and favorite dishes from 40 of the most popular kid stars of the '50s, '60s, and '70s. As American as apple pie, it captures all the fun and warmth of the era while giving insight into what it was like to be a working kid during TV's Golden Age. From the Mouseketeers to the Brady Bunch, the stories are funny, charming, poignant, and often revealing. This first generation of kid stars appeared weekly in our living rooms when just three channels ruled the airwaves. Their fame was unprecedented, and their characters iconic. These early shows and the kids who took part in them are firmly embedded in our popular culture, cherished by millions who continue to celebrate them to this day.
When not on set, these kids knew all the best places to hang out! From drive-ins and ice cream joints to family recipes, we can delight in their memories of simpler times. These kid stars share their favorite recipes from their heyday and today, including a heaping helping of rare photos, and detailed biographies. We didn't just watch these kids grow up; we grew up with them. They were our childhood friends, and this book is a reunion.