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Little House Star: 'I Loved Being a Teen Idol!'
19 Apr
Summary
- Patrick Labyorteaux starred as Andrew Garvey on Little House on the Prairie.
- He enjoyed his time as a teen idol, appearing in magazines.
- Labyorteaux also had roles in JAG, NCIS, Summer School, and Heathers.

Patrick Labyorteaux, known for his role as Andrew Garvey on "Little House on the Prairie," recently reflected on his time as a teen idol. The 60-year-old actor confessed on his podcast that he "absolutely loved" the experience of being a teen idol.
Labyorteaux recalled being featured in magazines like "16 Magazine" and "Tiger Beat" alongside his brother, Matthew Labyorteaux, who also starred on the show. He stated that he enjoyed the attention and the adoration from fans, describing it as an "awesome" period in his life.
He further expressed his disdain for former teen idols who claim the title was "stupid" or "wasn't that great." Labyorteaux insisted that such statements are disingenuous and that the experience was indeed highly enjoyable. Following his "Little House on the Prairie" fame, Labyorteaux continued his acting career with roles in "JAG" and "NCIS," as well as films including "Summer School" and "Heathers."