Bobby Sherman was the quintessential teen idol. His passing at 81, after a battle with stage 4 kidney cancer, has stirred a wave of nostalgia and sorrow for me and perhaps many of you who grew up in this time period.
Here Comes the Brides really was a product of its time, romantic, and a little wild in its premise. The idea of importing 100 women to a logging town to keep the men from leaving? Today, that would raise more than a few eyebrows. But back then, it was framed as a lighthearted adventure, and Bobby’s portrayal of Jeremy Bolt gave the show its emotional heartbeat. David Soul also starred as one of the Bole brothers in the show. Yes, before he was Hutch, he was one of the Bolt brothers. Great Ensemble!
And who can forget the songs "Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” It’s no wonder he graced the pages of Tiger Beat and the walls of so many bedrooms. I saved my babysitting money to buy issues of Tiger Beat. The articles weren’t really the draw—it was the photos of all the teen idols of the day that made my heart skip.
What’s even more remarkable is how he stepped away from fame to serve others—as an EMT and LAPD reserve officer. That quiet heroism says so much about who he was beyond the spotlight.
With Bobby Sherman's passing, I feel like piece of my childhood is gone.
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