He is still so handsome and very humble. The first movie I saw him in was Ode to Billy Joe. I had such a crush on him back then! That movie broke my teenage heart 💔
Esther: Absolutely! From way back .Robby is one of my favorite actors/people.!When he starred in "Ode To Billy Joe " ,I thought this young man is good!
Robbie Benson is still gorgeous to this day! And he's in his sixties now. I saw his movies in the late 70s and early 80s. Ice Castles, Ode to Billie Joe, Harry and Son, and played a Mexican in a gang, a Jewish teen from Brooklyn, so many different characters. Such talent. ❤️😊
i watch this and i might as well still be 16 years old. Omggggggg I loved him. ;) I know its the breathy voice and if I ever met him I doubt Id be able to speak even nor breathe even to this day. ;)
Out of ALL the film stars, and what not ......Robbie seemed the most humble, and sweet. He just never seemed like a ''famous'' guy to me. The man's voice is just like velvety baritone butter!
I remember watching Robby's AB performance "ADIOS YESTERDAY" on the VH1 episode. He kicked ass on that tune and the gang classic WALK PROUD(1979), which I'm happy to have on DVD.
There really weren't any marketable teen Latin heart-throbs in Hollywood at the time. But the criticism is misguided. For similar reasons, they didn't hire a Native American actor for Running Brave, or an [openly] gay actor for Ode to Billy Joe. Heck, he wasn't even authentic for The Chosen since he was Jewish in [his father's] name only. It's called acting.
Unfortunately, this clip shows the generalization and stereotyping. My grandmother was Mexican and a blue eye blonde. Not all Mexicans have dark skin and brown eyes. By the way, I watched this movie, "Walking Proud," when it first came out. Good movie and good acting! I've always liked Robby Benson!
Who have had the bright idea to show the whole young Robby Benson all the way through to 5 months ago saying that he said I'm shocked and it's an abomination and I can't believe they did it and it's thank you for that he's not dead based on a book I'm not dead yet or something to that effect and he would let us know when he is you're not funny not funny at all I don't know why people pull these pranks I don't know why they're allowed to get away with them I don't know why they're allowed to be a part of them Bobby you should know better you should have come out and you should have done a video and you should let everybody know that this was not correct that you had not passed away to realize how many thousands of people probably bought their eyes out thinking that you were done and didn't have access to Google or the web or any information to look up on you and they just think that you died that's horrible just deplorable I thank God that you're alive but for the whole thing to have come out that you would died and showed all the movies that you have been in and went through your young life all the way up to now I don't know I'm very confused very confused I just don't think it was a nice thing to do they definitely not dead yet obviously and you shouldn't have gone along with the joke if it was considered a joke or whatever I don't know but I'm just not happy about it I'm confused and I'm not happy about it but I'm super glad that you're alive and I hope that when you really do pass away that your wife is the one that lets the public know what is the truth so that we can believe her because you had me in tears I really thought you had passed away after find out that you had it is I just still very confused very confused in Maine
Poor guy...they tried to make him a musical star and it just didn't happen. Lastly, how stupid for Dick Clark to ask that Benson was playing a Chicano with blue eyes. Dick has been around to realize that there are many hispanics with blue and/or other colored eyes. That shows either his ignorance or racism.
this man alone makes me want to go back to the 70's
He is so handsome! His eyes! He aged very well....he still a stunner!
I am 52 and I do remember Robby in Ice Castles. He has such beautiful eyes, I wish I had met him back in the 70's but I was little in the early 70's
He is still so handsome and very humble. The first movie I saw him in was Ode to Billy Joe. I had such a crush on him back then! That movie broke my teenage heart 💔
Yes!!!
I was always in love with him since age 9 1974. I would buy teen beat magazines to to collect his pictures.
One of my earliest crushes, so gorgeous
Mine, too. Along with Tony from the DeFrancos (very heavy crush),
he's still good looking in 2019💖
Esther: Absolutely! From way back .Robby is one of my favorite actors/people.!When he starred in "Ode To Billy Joe " ,I thought this young man is good!
Still one of my biggest crushes
I love watching Robby's movies. He's an excellent actor and perfomer ❤
One of Gods greatest Masterpieces..❤️
Robbie Benson is still gorgeous to this day! And he's in his sixties now. I saw his movies in the late 70s and early 80s. Ice Castles, Ode to Billie Joe, Harry and Son, and played a Mexican in a gang, a Jewish teen from Brooklyn, so many different characters. Such talent. ❤️😊
He’s so beautiful! 😍💯💗
Isn't he absolutely fabulous!!
He is gorgeous!!!!! 😍
He did it too, and now he is teaching it. Love him.
I LOVE HIM,, AND MAN THOSE GORGEOUS BEDROOM EYES--- YUMMY
That tan.. dark hair.. light eyes. Voice like BUDDUH Gotdamn he’s beautiful
What a beautiful soul he has
Robby Benson hes good looking beautiful eyes !..love his Movies all his songs
Hes a dreamboat with awesome singing voice!...
I loved him so much as a little girl and a teen! I still love him!😍
My first crush was Robbie Benson. Especially when I heard that voice.
It's nice to know that Mr.Benson's dream did come true..that he is a filmmaker.
i watch this and i might as well still be 16 years old. Omggggggg I loved him. ;) I know its the breathy voice and if I ever met him I doubt Id be able to speak even nor breathe even to this day. ;)
D R E A M B O A T ! So talented and such a good soul.
He. Is. Still. Handsome. I. Had. A. Crush. On. Him when. I I. Was. Younger. I. Love. Robby. Benson
The first movie I saw him was in “Jeremy” and others. He was my idol when I was still young. His just older than me of 2 years.
Aaaahhh!!! IT'S THE BEAST!!!😯
His performance in "The Death of Richie" is astonishing.
this man is so damn beautiful!
My biggest crush ever
12 years before Disney turned him into a Beast!
True. 😉
As King Benjamin's father.
He was and still so Gorgeous. I had a big crush on him back in the day ❤
Robby Benson has always been so gorgeous. Saw an interview with him a few days ago and omg he looks like a Greek God!
Soooooooo cute sharing.
The first movie I saw of him was Jeremy and I was lost in love since then, my first big crush
Adorable man! Wish he was my baby!
Out of ALL the film stars, and what not ......Robbie seemed the most humble, and sweet. He just never seemed like a ''famous'' guy to me. The man's voice is just like velvety baritone butter!
Such a wonderful guy. And so handsome!
I had a crush on him in 1977 when he starred in his first movie one on one!
You should watch him in Jeremy :) www.imdb.com/title/tt0070238/
He was in Ode to Billy Joe before that. Enchanting.
I remember watching Robby's AB performance "ADIOS YESTERDAY" on the VH1 episode. He kicked ass on that tune and the gang classic WALK PROUD(1979), which I'm happy to have on DVD.
Wow, he is so stunning. Inside and out. Robby loved him in Ode to Billy Joe.
He was and still is a humble Lad.
I have discovered this actor only today.
Wow! Wow!
Used to be a hunk he was a teen heartthrob back in the seventies
Hey!......His light hazel/green eyes are mesmerizing....
Yes, please post the performance of the song. Thanks.
Wow love this
Meu Deus esse filme essa música marcou minha alma pela pureza e inocência que ñ há mais nos adolecente de hoje
"Walk Proud" is one of Benson's best. Along with "One on One," and "Death of Richie."
I loved Will Ferrell in that movie
That's a different thing
Did Dick Clark just profiled how a Mexican discription she look. Guess what they are Mexicans with blue, green and blonde hair.
The bigger criticism is the producers for the movie didn't cast a Mexican or other Latino for the role. Robbie Benson is Jewish.
There really weren't any marketable teen Latin heart-throbs in Hollywood at the time. But the criticism is misguided. For similar reasons, they didn't hire a Native American actor for Running Brave, or an [openly] gay actor for Ode to Billy Joe. Heck, he wasn't even authentic for The Chosen since he was Jewish in [his father's] name only. It's called acting.
❤️❤️❤️
There are Mexicans with blue eyes.
He fullfilled his ambition to be filmmaker.
I am Latina and several members of my family have blue, gray, hazel
eyes as well as brown eyes. There was no need for him to wear contact lenses.
The bigger issue is the producers didn't cast an actual Latino for the role. Robbie is Jewish.
Where's the song. I thought u would show his performance.
SusanBrooklyn it is called all i want is love# american bandstand on youtube
GETTTTT OUTTTTTTT!!!!!!!
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I saw him in one on one when I was something like 16, that's when I feel in love with redheads, had a big crush on Annette O'Toole.
😍
Thank you for this! Where is the song?
I feel OLD!
He kinda Looks Like Rob Lowe ☆
meditation music
Always hot for brunettes. He is so handsome!! ❤
This was 2 years after the Minnesota Vikings last Super Bowl...... SKLOL ViQueens
Ah, he’s sweet. Had to bring his own stool? One way to keep the show in budget.
Wow I think the reason Disney wanted to cast him as the voice of Beast for Belles love interest
Is that the same gentleman who'd voiced the Beast?
Watch the movie Summer of 42
Unfortunately, this clip shows the generalization and stereotyping. My grandmother was Mexican and a blue eye blonde. Not all Mexicans have dark skin and brown eyes. By the way, I watched this movie, "Walking Proud," when it first came out. Good movie and good acting! I've always liked Robby Benson!
Robbie is Jewish, not Mexican or a Latino for that matter. That's the bigger insult.
Benson was a stool pusher.
Oh WOW!! 😳 there are many latinos that have green eyes and blue and are very white skinned , FYI . Don't show your ignorance. D. C.
This is the 70s what you expect
The ignorance is in not casting an actual latino in the role for the movie. Robbie Benson is Jewish.
wow! they thought mexicans don't have blue eyes?
The bigger insult is Robbie is Jewish and they didn't find a talented Mexican to play the role.
Who have had the bright idea to show the whole young Robby Benson all the way through to 5 months ago saying that he said I'm shocked and it's an abomination and I can't believe they did it and it's thank you for that he's not dead based on a book I'm not dead yet or something to that effect and he would let us know when he is you're not funny not funny at all I don't know why people pull these pranks I don't know why they're allowed to get away with them I don't know why they're allowed to be a part of them Bobby you should know better you should have come out and you should have done a video and you should let everybody know that this was not correct that you had not passed away to realize how many thousands of people probably bought their eyes out thinking that you were done and didn't have access to Google or the web or any information to look up on you and they just think that you died that's horrible just deplorable I thank God that you're alive but for the whole thing to have come out that you would died and showed all the movies that you have been in and went through your young life all the way up to now I don't know I'm very confused very confused I just don't think it was a nice thing to do they definitely not dead yet obviously and you shouldn't have gone along with the joke if it was considered a joke or whatever I don't know but I'm just not happy about it I'm confused and I'm not happy about it but I'm super glad that you're alive and I hope that when you really do pass away that your wife is the one that lets the public know what is the truth so that we can believe her because you had me in tears I really thought you had passed away after find out that you had it is I just still very confused very confused in Maine
It was cheap because the majority of acts on American Bandstand lip synched.
Dick Clark, possibly THE worst interviewer in television.
Poor guy...they tried to make him a musical star and it just didn't happen. Lastly, how stupid for Dick Clark to ask that Benson was playing a Chicano with blue eyes. Dick has been around to realize that there are many hispanics with blue and/or other colored eyes. That shows either his ignorance or racism.
The bigger insult is the producers didn't cast a chicano or other latino for the role. Benson is Jewish.
@@ilovegoodsax I don't have too much of an issue with that. Its not like he was trying to play a black man.
@@TheBohemianAngels He can definitely "pass" for a Latino -- blue eyes and all!😄💯
Obscurity came quickly
Not really. He's continued to write, direct produce tv and teach film.
Why didn’t they play the song though lol