Classic TV Shows Cast Then & Now

Classic television shows such as The Big Valley, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Brady Bunch have entertained generations of audiences, and their iconic characters have earned places in Hollywood history. Read more to find out where some of Hollywood’s most iconic television entertainers ended up.

Barbara Eden (age 93 years)

Following several television roles on shows such as I Love Lucy and The Johnny Carson Show, Barbara Eden earned the role of the beautiful genie in I Dream of Jeannie. After 5 years and 139 episodes in the role, she took up roles in theater, film, and other television shows.

Alan Alda (age 88 years)

Alan Alda played Captain Benjamin Pierce in M*A*S*H, a war comedy-drama television series that aired from 1972 to 1983. He’s remained consistent in his television and film appearances over the years, appearing in Marriage Story alongside Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson in 2019 and in Ray Donovan: The Movie in 2022.

Sherman Hemsley (1938-2012) age 74

Sherman Hemsley portrayed George Jefferson in All in the Family and more famously in The Jeffersons. Once he retired from his role on The Jeffersons, Hemsley appeared in guest roles on other television shows including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, and Family Guy.