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as mainstream cute as his brother (Stanley Livingston) was. He was more the 'every man' boy, so to speak. He also was terrific in a wonderful film called My Six Loves with Debbie Reynolds.

11) Anissa Jones

Her young death from a drug overdose in 1976 still shocks us, but Anissa Jones will forever be Mrs. Beasley's mom, Buffy Davis on Family Affair. Her wide eyes and tiny pigtails just made us want to take her into our arms and hold her tight. Her resume is virtually nil, except for this classic series, but Anissa made her role one for the ages, and in the latter half of the sixties, she was America's sweetheart.

10) Stanley Livingston

For Stanley Livingston, the sixties meant one thing: My Three Sons. As Chip Douglas, the youngest son of widower Steve Douglas until Ernie was adopted, Chip was the vulnerable and most innocent child. From the first episode through his character's evolution into the 70's, America loved Chip. He did a few other shows, like The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, but most of his concentration was in this comedy. A decade-plus of success is worthy of a spot on this list.

9) Butch Patrick

Best known as Eddie on The Munsters, Butch Patrick was all over the TV screen in the 1960's. He didn't miss a beat, before or after, his off-beat show which aired for three seasons beginning in 1964. His talent was undeniable, and he was on just about everything from westerns to comedies.

8) Clint Howard

While some people may think of him primarily as Ron Howard's little brother, Clint Howard has earned his own right to fame and a place on this list. First, he played a memorable role on Ron's show, The Andy Griffith Show. The usually quiet Leon left quite an impression on the folks in Mayberry. He was a regular on The Baileys of Balboa and has cult icon status for having appeared in the original Star Trek. The episode, The Corbomite Manuever, was one of the early episodes that gave us some background on the James T. Kirk character. Then, of course, Clint Howard wowed audiences as Mark, the owner of a black bear in Gentle Ben. Howard may often trail after his brother by appearing in Ron's projects, but he's definitely not in Ron's shadow.

7) Paul Petersen

The Donna Reed Show was home to Paul Petersen for eight years, from 1958 to 1966. He had a hit record during the series called My Dad. During this time, he also appeared on The Virginian and F-Troop. Afterwards, his presence continued with performances on The Iron Horse, The Flying Nun, and

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