From teen heartthrobs to unexpected turns, the “Silver Spoons” cast has come a long way. Here’s what they looked like then and how they’ve changed now.
“Silver Spoons” premiered in 1982 and quickly became a beloved sitcom, following the life of young Ricky Stratton and his eccentric, wealthy father. Over the years, the show’s cast left a lasting impression on viewers — but time has brought dramatic changes.
The cast of “Silver Spoons” filming the series in 1983. | Source: Getty Images
The cast of “Silver Spoons” filming the series in 1983. | Source: Getty Images
Some stars remained in the limelight, others chose quieter paths, and a few faced serious challenges. Here’s a look at the cast then and now through side-by-side photos and updates that show just how much can change over the decades.
Corky Pigeon as Freddy and Rick Schroder as Ricky Stratton on “Silver Spoons,” circa 1980. | Source: Getty Images
Corky Pigeon as Freddy and Rick Schroder as Ricky Stratton on “Silver Spoons,” circa 1980. | Source: Getty Images
Corky Pigeon as Freddy and Rick Schroder as Ricky Stratton on “Silver Spoons,” circa 1980. | Source: Getty Images
Corky Pigeon as Freddy and Rick Schroder as Ricky Stratton on “Silver Spoons,” circa 1980. | Source: Getty Images
Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton, Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfonso Spears, Joel Higgins as Edward Stratton III, Erin Gray as Kate Summers Stratton, and Franklyn Seales as Dexter Stuffins for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton, Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfonso Spears, Joel Higgins as Edward Stratton III, Erin Gray as Kate Summers Stratton, and Franklyn Seales as Dexter Stuffins for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro, Ricky Schroder, Franklyn Seales, Erin Gray, and Joel Higgins photographed for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro, Ricky Schroder, Franklyn Seales, Erin Gray, and Joel Higgins photographed for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, and Joel Higgins for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, and Joel Higgins for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Rick Schroder and Alfonso Ribeiro filming “Silver Spoons” in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Rick Schroder and Alfonso Ribeiro filming “Silver Spoons” in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfonso Spears and Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton for “Silver Spoons” Season 4 in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfonso Spears and Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton for “Silver Spoons” Season 4 in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro, Ricky Schroder, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins, and Erin Gray for “Silver Spoons” Season 4 in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro, Ricky Schroder, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins, and Erin Gray for “Silver Spoons” Season 4 in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
Schroder lit up screens as Ricky Stratton, the adorable and precocious son of Edward Stratton III. With his trademark blonde bowl cut and bright blue eyes, he became one of the most recognizable child actors of the 1980s.
From teen heartthrobs to unexpected turns, the “Silver Spoons” cast has come a long way. Here’s what they looked like then and how they’ve changed now.
“Silver Spoons” premiered in 1982 and quickly became a beloved sitcom, following the life of young Ricky Stratton and his eccentric, wealthy father. Over the years, the show’s cast left a lasting impression on viewers — but time has brought dramatic changes.
The cast of “Silver Spoons” filming the series in 1983. | Source: Getty Images
The cast of “Silver Spoons” filming the series in 1983. | Source: Getty Images
Some stars remained in the limelight, others chose quieter paths, and a few faced serious challenges. Here’s a look at the cast then and now through side-by-side photos and updates that show just how much can change over the decades.
Corky Pigeon as Freddy and Rick Schroder as Ricky Stratton on “Silver Spoons,” circa 1980. | Source: Getty Images
Corky Pigeon as Freddy and Rick Schroder as Ricky Stratton on “Silver Spoons,” circa 1980. | Source: Getty Images
Corky Pigeon as Freddy and Rick Schroder as Ricky Stratton on “Silver Spoons,” circa 1980. | Source: Getty Images
Corky Pigeon as Freddy and Rick Schroder as Ricky Stratton on “Silver Spoons,” circa 1980. | Source: Getty Images
Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton, Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfonso Spears, Joel Higgins as Edward Stratton III, Erin Gray as Kate Summers Stratton, and Franklyn Seales as Dexter Stuffins for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton, Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfonso Spears, Joel Higgins as Edward Stratton III, Erin Gray as Kate Summers Stratton, and Franklyn Seales as Dexter Stuffins for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro, Ricky Schroder, Franklyn Seales, Erin Gray, and Joel Higgins photographed for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro, Ricky Schroder, Franklyn Seales, Erin Gray, and Joel Higgins photographed for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, and Joel Higgins for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Ricky Schroder, Erin Gray, and Joel Higgins for “Silver Spoons” Season 3 in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Rick Schroder and Alfonso Ribeiro filming “Silver Spoons” in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Rick Schroder and Alfonso Ribeiro filming “Silver Spoons” in 1984. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfonso Spears and Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton for “Silver Spoons” Season 4 in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro as Alfonso Spears and Ricky Schroder as Ricky Stratton for “Silver Spoons” Season 4 in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro, Ricky Schroder, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins, and Erin Gray for “Silver Spoons” Season 4 in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
Alfonso Ribeiro, Ricky Schroder, Franklyn Seales, Joel Higgins, and Erin Gray for “Silver Spoons” Season 4 in 1985. | Source: Getty Images
Schroder lit up screens as Ricky Stratton, the adorable and precocious son of Edward Stratton III. With his trademark blonde bowl cut and bright blue eyes, he became one of the most recognizable child actors of the 1980s.
