Overview
- On his podcast, the Little House on the Prairie alum said he was a teen idol and that he enjoyed the attention.
- He recalled appearing with his brother Matthew in teen staples 16 Magazine and Tiger Beat during their TV run.
- He pushed back at former teen stars who dismiss that era, calling those takes fake and saying the experience was "awesome."
- He set limits on how intense it was, noting it never reached Beatles‑level fervor and that fans were not threatening.
- After Little House, he played Bud Roberts on JAG, appeared in a three‑episode NCIS arc, and acted in films like Summer School, Heathers, and 3 Ninjas, while the 1974–1983 series now streams on Peacock and Prime Video.