Bobby Sherman’s brilliant smile and dark blue eyes were immortalized in the late 1960s on lunch boxes, posters, magazine covers, and even the hearts of admirers everywhere.
After breaking the hearts of all the swooning girls, the former teen idol—who was used to making
hearts race—decided to give up his profession as an entertainer and devote himself to saving lives.Discover what happened to the former teen idol by continuing to read!
In the 1960s and 1970s, multi-talented teen idol Bobby Sherman gained popularity thanks to the success of multiple hit singles.
Sal Mineo, Jane Fonda, and Natalie Wood found Sherman in 1964 at a party. Sherman is known for her songs, including ‘Easy Come, Easy Go.’
Reluctantly accepting the invitation to perform, the high school football player turned actor left a lasting impression on Fonda, who then referred him to an agent.
The publication of the 1969 single ‘Little Woman,’ which sold millions of copies, gave the attractive, blue-eyed heartthrob—now eighty years old—a huge boost in fame.
His visage was everywhere; millions of young girls the globe over were in love with him.
Sherman discussed his feelings about seeing his face on products like lunchboxes in a 1996 interview.
The vocalist of ‘Julie, Do Ya Love Me?’ claimed that they were a collector’s item. “Commercial merchandise was widely available.
Although I acknowledge that I took part in it in some capacity, in reality, I didn’t have any. That was the gearbox that drove the rock and roll, teen idol genre.
He released multiple albums, including seven gold singles, one platinum single, and five gold albums, and he appeared on a lot of TV shows, including Shindig!, during his time as a teenage idol.
TV personality
Sherman had a prosperous recording career in addition to a notable TV career.
Sherman portrayed shy logger Jeremy Bolt in the Western-themed comedy, a role that helped him become more well-known and demonstrated his range as an entertainer.
Sherman, a producer, director, and composer, had multiple cameos on hit television programs, including The Mod Squad,
The Partridge Family, The Love Boat, and Murder, She Wrote, after Here Comes the Brides was canceled in 1970.
However, he wanted to set aside some time for his young family, which included his divorced mother Patti Carmel and sons Tyler and Christopher, who were born in 1979.
“I didn’t know what home was for three years because it was so hectic,’ he said to the Washington Post.
‘I had no idea where I was, and I was lost.’ I needed constant reminders. To be really honest, though,
I had the best experience ever because of the fantastic concerts and amazing fans. Even though it was the classic love-in, I felt like I was totally taken advantage of.
Then, in 1974, a miraculous event took place.
severing hearts in order to save lives
A shift in career was spurred by a guest appearance on the medical drama Emergency!.
Sherman, who received CPR training, stated that he had a natural knack for tending to injuries. ‘If I was driving down the street and there
was an accident, and there was no medical help on hand, I’d get out and, since I usually had some stuff with me, I’d help,’ Sherman said.
The former pinup, who in his prime sold 30 million records globally, began serving as an EMT with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in 1992.
He was a CPR and first aid instructor for ten years at the Los Angeles Police Academy, where he also attained the rank of Captain.
The former pop sensation told Entertainment Tonight, ‘There’s not a better feeling in the world than when
you’re responsible for saving someone’s life.’ ‘Take two,’ you can’t say since this is real life. Now is the time.
Sherman is currently an EMT-D officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, where he specializes in defibrillation. He also assists underprivileged youngsters in Ghana.
Sherman, who was married in 2010, and his wife Brigitte run a charity that helps young people in Ghana by utilizing Sherman’s exceptional talents.
The Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation was established in 2011 with the goal of removing obstacles that stand in the way of kids’ academic advancement.