Kids TV Show Stars: Then and Now

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PBS has just launched a 21st century version of the beloved 1970s kids show "The Electric Company," and the new series is going to have a bunch of famous guest-stars, including Tiki Barber, Whoopi Goldberg, and Jimmy Fallon. But can any of the unknowns in the regular cast ever reach the level of fame achieved by original "Electric Company" cast member Morgan Freeman?

In honor of these potential megastars of the future, we salute our favorite actors of kids shows past.

Surprising Facts About Julia Roberts

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Julia Roberts Julia Roberts' new film "Duplicity" with Clive Owen opens this week. And since she spends the whole movie covering up her past, lying, stealing, and cheating, we thought it only fitting that we expose some of the actress' personal secrets. Of course, none are as covert as her "Duplicity" dealings, but we think you might find them more interesting.

The Cast of "Footloose:" Then and Now

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Back in 1984 everybody cut "Footloose." Just admit it. We all did the dance. We all knew every move. And we all had a crush on Kevin Bacon.

Now, 25 years later, with the news that Zac Efron is slated to star in the 2010 remake (and Bacon considering a cameo), we look back at the original cast members and the blockbuster hits, surprising career twists, as well as tragedy that have followed in their post-'Footloose' careers.

The Cast of "The Outsiders:" Then and Now

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Every single actor in "The Outsiders" went on to become a major star.

Perhaps nothing proves the point of the Robert Frost poem quoted in S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders," "Nothing Gold Can Stay," better than the state of some of the movie's cast members over 25 years later.

All were emerging Hollywood golden boys (plus a girl) when the film debuted, and while age has tarnished some of their looks and a few of their careers, some amazingly still hold their glitter after all this time.

See how your favorite greaser has faired below: