Love Connection 1991

My big break with my acid washed jeans and metal feather in my ear \m/

[@williambarr2846]

What a descent couple, respectful, no games, no attitude, just great chemistry!

[@joyceanthony-huff2914]

Decent. Learn to spell

[@stephentoback]

Thank you!

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

80's kids grew up at such an amazing time. Lucky us!

[@stephentoback]

I agree.

[@angelhairlaser]

@@stephentoback Hi Stephen. I have been just chillin' and reading all the comments and your responses; too funny! Love your sense of humor; it's been entertaining! Cheers!

[@waterislife5109]

Yes, we are the luckiest of all. Long live the 80’s 🤘🎸❤️

[@rlm5729]

The BEST times!!!!!

[@lisaryherd4685]

80s was the best era ever!!!!

[@lulumoon6942]

There was a bit of light heartedness and innocence allowed into the early 90's, fun time to be a young adult. 👍

[@stephentoback]

It truly was a great time.

[@mountainmamanirvana31]

​@@stephentobackit was the best of times!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 the last of the real humans ❤

[@jamesmaass8929]

Absolutely. It was like a different world vs what we have today. Every decade has it's issues , but the 80 s and 90s were fun

[@mdorf123445]

They should bring back the show and the former dates to see where they would up, what really happened in their lives and if they stay in contact. It would be a hit!

[@stephentoback]

I was thinking they should have done that as part of the new show.

[@aaronjones3284]

Wouldn't be like it was than.

[@aaronjones3284]

@@stephentoback Brother and the young lady looked ABSOLUTELY COOL TOGETHER. GOOD TO SEE YOU have a KZbin channel. By the way did you two Keep in touch?

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Yesssssss

[@stephentoback]

@@aaronjones3284 I never saw her again after the show....

[@proudmarinemomma827]

I was born in 70 and miss those times so much! Best time to grow up and the music was great!

[@stephentoback]

Was good times!

[@rlm5729]

Was born in 75. My memories are in the 80s. I loved growing up then....compared to now. Men were kinder (I married a man 22 yrs older and that was the best thing I ever did.) Kids were well behaved and respectful. Schools were better....but the 90s as a teen was awesome too. Best music of my generation.

[@Slickmickyoyo97]

YES, born in 71, we had three decades of amazing music. Everything started to crap out in the new millenium.

[@TinCupChalice40]

The 80’s were damn near perfect. We really did hit the jackpot of life growing up in the 70’s and 80’s. The internet and cellphones have sucked the soul out of humanity. NEVER to return….NEVER! sad,sad,sad.

[@stephentoback]

I have to say I agree with you. Even my 25 year old daughter agrees. Not sure if you have any young people in your life, but I just wrote a children's book trying to help kids (and parents) use their imagination - to hopefully put down the devices for a moment. Check it out if you're interested. amzn.to/3mhh7hn

[@dianaminnick8003]

Miss those days. Were the best. No cellphones it was so much fun.

[@TinCupChalice40]

@@dianaminnick8003 We had no idea how much Technology would really strip the very soul out of humanity

[@rlm5729]

Remember when putting your arm around someone was soooo 'serious." 😆 I miss all that

[@stephentoback]

That meant you were goin steady!

[@terrytitus5291]

Holding hands to me,kissjng for sure,one girl I gave my class necklace to go steady,what a feeling!!!

[@supercoolyguy]

Always wondered, How did people learn about or, get selected for the show??

[@evelynbeveraggi8724]

Even holding hands, aww, such, fun.

[@richbrake9910]

@@evelynbeveraggi8724 Agree.

[@marilynmanord1790]

This guy is really sweet. How considerate with booking the hotel room so they could change clothes and shower. That is so awesome.

[@stephentoback]

Thank you! :)

[@truthb4ureyesgoodgrl911]

Definitely my type back then , I was and still am the rock chick girl.😎🤟..great time back then, and you had class... that's awesome..she was a pretty lady too.

[@calikat8654]

Hair game was strong, looked like you just walked out of a Whitesnake video, Niccceeee ;)

[@stephentoback]

Good times. When Aqua Net ruled the world. \m/

[@jessyleppert2]

Chuck Woolery was a singer in Nashville years ago and a friend of mine did a background vocals session with him

[@sonyab1974]

@@stephentoback Hahaha. Yup it sure did! :)

[@sralyn]

@@jessyleppert2 No way!

[@bodaciousbethany0]

🎵is this love? That I'm feeling.🎵

[@fraa888grindr6]

Fun. I was 24 that year. Back when human relationships were fairly normal before social media came along and ruined it all.

[@joeduece1]

Such a shame

[@stephentoback]

Truth. Good time to be in our early 20s!

[@lisaellis2593]

Agreed, I hate social media, no one talks to each other anymore.

[@EvaFitts]

Back when we waited for guys to call and looked for the flashing red light on our answering machines!

[@elizagoodytwoshoes9140]

Yep I was too, met my current husband that year we still rock out, my kids love the same music we did in their 20s now, good times.

[@lizzyyork]

I feel like my generation missed out. The hair, clothes, dates with strangers and no cell phones. This seems like the time to be.

[@stephentoback]

My 25 year old daughter says the same thing. I can't argue with either of you lol - It was awesome not having internet, smart phones and especially Facebook. :)

[@naudianeels1328]

@@stephentoback Wasn't it great? Lol 😊

[@TheJakecakes]

It was Great!

[@sandramartin6770]

The best of times! ❤

[@proudmarinemomma827]

@@stephentoback it was great times, meeting people in ‘real’ life, dressed how we wanted and the music was the best. Nobody was on a phone constantly or social media. The only thing that would have been better, was having more photos of the great times!

[@theresau1070]

Love this show. God I miss the 80’s. What a great time we had it was so much fun. Miss the hair too..lol..

[@stephentoback]

I miss the 80s and my hair too lol

[@spudlee1749]

It was a fun time!😄

[@claudiami2175]

We did t know we had it so good😐

[@barbieblue3336]

Awful show, but the 80s were great

[@katemiller7874]

What a sweetheart he is. Miss the 80’s terribly.

[@stephentoback]

Thank you so much :) I miss them as well.

[@peekaboots01]

These twenty-somethings are more mature than today's twenty-somethings.

[@jessyleppert2]

Yes

[@tiffanifarrington4039]

And guess who raised us??? So who's to blame

[@besteverepicmillennial5927]

@@tiffanifarrington4039 Ya but we never told you to eat Tide pods and say epic, iconic, legendary every five seconds hahahaha

[@tiffanifarrington4039]

Best Ever Epic Millennial Your entire name has “epic” in it... lol

[@tiffanifarrington4039]

Best Ever Epic Millennial and since when has anyone been told to eat tide pods!??? Don’t blame an entire group of people compared to one person who wasn’t watching their child! Get off the internet and Fox News!

[@Rdwrer]

This guy is a gem. He looked a bit free-wheeling but he made the effort, thoughtfully renting a car and getting a room for her convenience. He says he won't get married but he knows how to treat a lady well even at 25 :) And his hair is fantastic even for '91 :p

[@stephentoback]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@edp3202]

It's funny that his hair back then was normal. Today people would be like huh?

[@alissonjalil4729]

@@stephentoback so, did you Ever end up really getting married???

[@stephentoback]

@@edp3202 I looked like 1000 other guys on the Sunset Strip - I still kinda look like that (much less hair but still long) and people are "huh?"

[@stephentoback]

@@alissonjalil4729 I did. I met the love of my life a few years after the show. She had actually seen me on the show! We've been married 27 years and have two awesome grown kids

[@lonahall3147]

I miss that show. Glad they had a nice date. Ahh, the 90's miss those days. Love my rock music, Def Leppard.

[@stephentoback]

Thank you! Was the best time for music (in my opinion anyway)

[@addo2419]

Did we ever know what happened to them? Oh, I think the poster gave an update down below!

[@ezrc9294]

I am such a romantic, I get so happy watching couples have a spark for each other. I can not believe these two did not get married .. 😇

[@stephentoback]

Unfortunately you can't believe everything you see on TV :)

[@lishamarie2752]

​@stephentoback wow so I read you didn't go on another date? You were much more attractive than her, just sayin😂 and she looked better in the video before you met her. Those women all looked older then 24 or so😳

[@sammyjo2852]

NICE! This is one of the sweetest episodes of this show I’ve seen. Perfect match.

[@stephentoback]

Thank you! If only reality television was real :)

[@MisterMooster]

@@stephentoback So it sounds like it didn't last, it would be interesting to know if you went out again and it if lasted for a while.

[@lishamarie2752]

​@@MisterMooster he shared he met someone a few years later who saw the show😂 married 27 years with 2 kids

[@karenschultz2896]

Thanks for posting! I'm on a serious Love Connection KZbin journey and this episode is EVERYTHING! Adorable ...and I love her outfit.

[@stephentoback]

Ha! Thanks. Glad I got to be a part of this era in TV. Pretty fun stuff.

[@karenschultz2896]

Not sure if you can see this but I just went a little nuts on your episode. My latest thing is (poorly) photoshopping myself into funny scenarios... facebook.com/pouringoutmyheart/media_set?set=a.10155067900896995.1073741828.685981994&type=3

[@stephentoback]

Too funny. Now you are a part of TV history too :P

[@ricoroque281]

@@stephentoback Hey man. Long hair at heart here. Now shaved. What happened on your journey to 2022?

[@stephentoback]

@@ricoroque281 Hey brother - so much! Been married for 27 years to an awesome rockere chick and have two grown kids. Still play music - will forever :)

[@daughterofolaf]

I have no idea why this video was recommended to me but I’m glad it was. There is a maturity and lightheartedness about young people from this time that just isn’t a thing anymore.

[@stephentoback]

Glad you enjoyed it. I'm younger than my own kids there. Crazy to think about it. Was a great time before social media. That was video dating lol

[@melindaeppard6958]

Miss the days of no cellphones, no social media and just more of a carefree time! People are just too uptight now.

[@stephentoback]

Amen sister!

[@neilyaremchuk6798]

Leather, denim and fringe. What a woman!

[@stephentoback]

I thought you were talking about me for a minute! LOL

[@neilyaremchuk6798]

Not now. Not ever. LOL

[@frankjohnson5936]

Lol you just know he told her "I FIXED MY HAIR FOR YOU HONEY" what a little bitch

[@naudianeels1328]

He's sexy Af..😉

[@dariaeliuk4377]

This guy is absolutely adorable. Would have been my dream in 92! 😜 He’s sweet, funny, confident, handsome, and beautifully well-spoken! Just as cute as can be! I hope he kept up with his music

[@stephentoback]

First of all, I'm blushing. Thank you. I did keep up with my music. There are some guitar snippets here and there on my channel (this is my channel) so please check them out. :)

[@dariaeliuk4377]

Holy sh*t it is you!!! 🤣😂🤣 That is amazing!!! That will teach me to pay attention. Awww…. You’re wonderful! I hope you found the person of your dreams ❤️

[@stephaniepapaleo521]

@@stephentoback you were so sweet to your date!! going to go look at your guitar 🎸 clips now! I still have my studded bracelet from the 80’s! I kept my poofy big hair until 1996!! I didn’t want to let the 80’s go!

[@rebeccajones4stories]

@@stephentoback did you ever get married? So cool to see you on here!

[@stephaniepapaleo521]

@Donnell Okafor I liked using the hairspray to make my hair super high, it was so popular in Jersey, plus it was easy! I just had my hair cut into a sort of a long “Karen” bob and I hate it so I’m letting to grow out again but not 80’s style this time 😂

[@carriesitar9155]

LOVED THIS SHOW LOVE CONNECTION WISH THEY WOULD BRING IT BACK TO TELEVISION TOO AWESOME!!!!

[@stephentoback]

They actually did bring it back for a season. Wasn't the same though. My daughter tried to get on the show which would have been hilarious.

[@tommcdonough6086]

It would probably be really twisted in today's messed up society!!!!

[@evepaludan7713]

This was so cute. Thanks for sharing your blast from the past.

[@stephentoback]

Thanks for watching. Those were cool times for sure!

[@tammymcc-n7652]

My husband was in a hair band back in the day and I have pictures of us from that time. We look like this! Hilarious! We’ve been together for 45 years. He has prostate cancer now, but he’s still a rock star to me. I’m blessed!

[@stephentoback]

Those were great times. All our love to you and your husband - he'll always be a rock star!!! I've been married 30 years this April! :)

[@geeked-outturtlesfan4288]

Love this show . The stories are just hilarious. And this guy has early 80's Bon Jovi hair

[@stephentoback]

He had my hair but ya. LOL

[@thevoice464]

She's a little runaway lol

[@user-hx7mi7ml8u]

He looks like a member of an 80’s hair band.

[@stephentoback]

I was. Just none you ever heard of LOL

[@tiffanymorgan6562]

@@stephentoback I love everything 80s (and early 90s) 😆#notsorry

[@ItchyGoomie]

@@stephentoback what was the band you where in?

[@naudianeels1328]

Love those eighties hair bands! ❤️❤️❤️

[@katemiller7874]

Yes that’s his appeal.

[@rachellejenkins4500]

Im 25 and I wish more than anything I could’ve experienced my 20’s in the 80’s!! Things just seemed better then.

[@stephentoback]

Sorry to say, it was better lol :)

[@mikegrizwold2522]

I wish people would stop telling everybody how it was so better back in the day. The world is what you make it. Go out there and live your life the best you can. Then when you're older and some youngster says the same thing you'll understand the point I'm trying to get across. :)

[@rachellejenkins4500]

@@mikegrizwold2522 it depends on the context. In someways the current day is better than 4 decades ago. But in terms of pop culture, music, dating, movies, etc things were better back then lol it’s all subjective tho.

[@richbrake9910]

Only dating show I ever liked. Chuck is great also! Love when date works like for this couple.The audience did not pick Sherri because she sounded judgmental in the clip. You cannot always tell a book by its cover. Sherri seems for real! Roses for Chuck. So thoughtful!

[@3joewj]

Look how genuine and confident people were...the 90s were great👍

[@stephentoback]

It was a great and fun time, that's for sure!!

[@elegantnoir6999]

Awww he was so sweet, charming and handsome. And the HAIR is gloriously luscious!! Where are the guys like this in 2022???

[@stephentoback]

Thank you so much! I''m right here lol - Been married 27 years despite what I said on the show. Not sure if there are any young people in your life, but if there are, please check out the children's book I wrote, "My City View" - it's all about using your imagination to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!! amzn.to/3mhh7hn

[@angievincent3416]

I remember I never thought big hair would ever go out of style!

[@stephentoback]

My luck it will make a come back as the last of mine falls out!

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@Angie Vincent. I thought it looked okay on some men not all!! Most no.

[@L.Spencer]

Now there's man buns and beard buns.

[@kewc2283]

let us rebuild a community of those with these values ..

[@markbirchette8740]

A happy ending! 92 I was 9 years into the Army after an 8 year hitch and reup! Nice Picture with Tipton!

[@stephentoback]

Thanks for your comment and thanks for your service! My Dad was Army and I studied bass at West Point when I was in high school! I got to meet the Priest at a Sirius Town Hall when Redeemer Of Souls came out. Glenn was awesome. I showed him a picture of the SG I built to look like the one he used to use and he said, "Fooking Brilliant Mate"

[@JEN13Deluxe]

His hair is just fantastic.

[@stephentoback]

LOL - it was a good hair day

[@leeknievel748]

It really wasn’t great hair at the time, if you look at his bangs you can see up through them and can tell it’s already at this time it was receding, guarantee you he didn’t have that same hair even 10 years later.....uh and by the way....go look at him now!

[@flj-fp6rb]

Wow!! I love watching the LC episodes with the rock stars who walked out with there jeans stuffed in there boots,bk in the day a gf an md use to make bets before they walked out if the boots guna be stuffed lmao this was great THX FOR THE MEMORIES!!

[@stephentoback]

Pseudo rock star but thanks! I had long conversations with my friends about jeans in or jeans out lol

[@JB-zo7ln]

So cute ...they seem so much more mature at 25 than nowadays.

[@stephentoback]

I seem like I'm 25 when I'm 55 though so... :)

[@leeannahern2925]

He’s absolutely adorable! I loved the boys that had that look back then, and I guess still give me a giggle now. Still love that hair band music! His hair is beautiful and those eyes! She is a lucky girl, for sure!

[@stephentoback]

Thanks so much for your awesome comment!

[@Star-ko7yz]

I agree! Kinda looked like the singer from Firehouse, the hair anyway. Good looking guy.

[@prodesign8189]

Best episode yet. I had hair as long as that dude back in 91...lol. Seems like a couple years ago. Now I grow it off my chin.

[@stephentoback]

Rock on brother!!

[@daves4645]

Everyone has that "what was I thinking moment". Yours were the boots.

[@stephentoback]

Really, not the stone washed jeans? Or tucking my pants IN my boots? Or the silver feather earring? Dude... ton of them in this clip lololol

[@tiffanymorgan6562]

@@stephentoback I miss the 80s and early 90s 😭😭😭😭😭

[@dianee7778]

Stephen really did make a name for himself in music.

[@stephentoback]

I'm on the list of people that tried at least :)

[@animalizzed]

I was 22 when this episode aired. Wow I loved those days, those styles!! My kids think that the 80’s stuff if crazy, but I loved it!! Oh BTW I dated a few guys like you, love that hair, but my parents didn’t like it!! BTW I loved that show, always watched it with my mom, she loved that type of stuff.

[@stephentoback]

They were great times for sure. A lot of moms didn't like me LOL

[@dianedizayee5211]

@@stephentobackThat hair made me think that you would be very wild. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that you rented a hotel room for convenience and that you rented a car. Also that you were such a young gentleman. Definitely NOT an 8-handed idiot. Just goes to show that you can't judge a book by its cover.

[@caesar349]

nice! Thanks for the mini-time capsule. Wish I could go back to 1991 with the knowledge and experience I have now as a 40 year old.. ahh if only.

[@stephentoback]

I'm just glad Facebook didn't exist back then LOL

[@savannaking9833]

things sure was a lot more peaceful and simple then...I miss that...whole world has gone crazy these days....

[@stephentoback]

I agree

[@jeffrojacobs8094]

Back when real love could just happen. He like to be him and she liked to be her. They liked being together. It was simple, it was sweet and it was sensible to say the least!😌

[@stephentoback]

Those were the days my friend

[@NachoAE360]

It took me a few to realize that Stephen himself uploaded this! Too cool. Rock on Stephen, love your style

[@stephentoback]

Thank you. It's funny when people comment, "I wonder what ever happened to him." And I get to say, "He is me." :)

[@VioletJoy]

Brings back memories. Stephen seems like a catch. She was really into him. Lol. Looks like it was a fun date. I love these old clips. Chuck was the best.

[@stephentoback]

Thank you! :) Chuck was such a nice guy. Really had fun doing that show. The date was well... don't believe everything you see on TV LOL

[@angelg.8462]

I used to have those same fringe jeans and a fringe leather purse to match!🤣🤣

[@stephentoback]

LOL - me too but I called mine a guitar pick case :p

[@mrhoffame]

It may have been 1991, but clearly these two were leftovers from the 80s! LOVE IT!!!! \m/

[@stephentoback]

It will be 1988 for the rest of my life :) 🤣

[@Skoora]

"Yeah Chuck, can we wrap this up by 3pm, I've got an audition with Megadeth at 4."

[@stephentoback]

It was Metallica, but yeah. LMAO

[@MegaDaveNichols]

Ha Haa, good one! and a show with Firehouse at 7

[@Ironcabbit]

And if that doesn’t work out, Slayer might be recruiting.

[@alliccat5482]

The "Love Connection ", The Hair, Acid Wash Blue Jeans and Rock Bands was the best of times ..Our 80's! Glad to see them back to the Future all in one shot again, here on.. KZbin 🎬. "Rock On" 🎵 🎶🎸👖 ☺️💖💕

[@stephentoback]

They were great times and I'm so happy my Mom captured this moment on the VCR to preserve for ever. Thanks for the comment!

[@alliccat5482]

Me Totally!! Hahaha I just realized something, (man I can be such an airhead at times 😆) THIS was you! Lol I missed that connection. But, I just re-watched it and also missed the "Cats and Dogs" comment too..have to say I think there's truth to that! 😅Brilliant! And Kudo's to you Mom you have for recording this memory indeed! Thanks for sharing with us 80's children.

[@jessicapace4235]

This was really cute. I’ve been binge watching love connection episodes, and they had some real weirdos, but these two seemed perfectly nice and normal. I wonder if they continued to date.

[@stephentoback]

Hey Jessica - thanks so much for the nice comment. I think I was nice, but not so sure about normal lol . We never did see each other after the show. It was a nice date but much of what I said was written for entertainment - sounds mean but I was young and trying to become a rock star or actor or whatever. I have been married for 27 years and have two amazing grown kids. I'm also most recently a children's book author so if you have any kids, grandkids nieces or nephew's please check out my book, "My City View" amzn.to/3mhh7hn

[@rachelcombs9858]

I have recently been binge watching as well!

[@jessicapace4235]

@@stephentoback Aw, how nice! I will check out your book for sure. So the shows were somewhat scripted? That’s interesting. I always wondered if that was the case.

[@jessicapace4235]

@@rachelcombs9858 I can’t get enough! I never watch tv anymore because I just feel like tv isn’t as good as it was in the 80’s and 90’s. I really miss those times.

[@stephentoback]

@@jessicapace4235 at least my segment was highly scripted so I have to think others were as well. The producers need to "edit" the conversations to make sure it's interesting and makes for good TV. I'm pretty sure it's the same with all "reality" TV these days.

[@leadchick]

I'd forgotten about this show. Growing up in the valley was such a blast. Things were light fun with very little seriousness - nothing like today's world.

[@stephentoback]

I got there in 1988 and lived there for 20 years. I miss it even though it's nothing like it was.

[@1MNUTZ]

I grew up watching this show as a kid in the valley reseda / northridge it was a different world back then. I remember the early 90s had this special vibe to it

[@jewelzb1402]

Awww I miss the 80’s and 90’s

[@stephentoback]

Me too - well, the 80s anyway.

[@Tad-For-Global-Peace]

Everything was real, no internet so we all were spontaneous, less measured, more innocent, less obsessed w image

[@stephentoback]

Well I was a "little" obsessed with image. We did have fan magazines. :)

[@evanwilliams6406]

Rock on dude! Love me some rock and roll. Pretty neat to see a rocker on Love Connection.

[@stephentoback]

Thanks man! Represent! \m/

[@angelanetherton8240]

Best years ever!! I’d been 14 then and I would had died to gone with him.. his hair was amazing!

[@stephentoback]

They were great years. I would have been arrested if we did go out so... LOL Thanks!

[@johnhuber354]

Back when Kids That Age Had Respect For Each Other & Other People.

[@stephentoback]

When did we become the good old days?? LOL

[@melancholycat3978]

@@stephentoback Right?? I was 23 when this episode aired...seems like yesterday! 😎

[@m.b.1702]

I really enjoyed Mr. Chuck Woolery & The Love Connection Show. I always looked forward to seeing it...🥰💕🥰💕🥰I miss those days ❤

[@stephentoback]

Such a great show. He was an incredibly nice, quick witted and just funny guy. Was a great experience!

[@m.b.1702]

@@stephentoback - Thanks a Bunch !👍🤗🌟😊🌟🎵

[@rebeccajones4stories]

His hair is amazing! I used to have a type... musician. I've been married to my bass guitarist for 24 years.

[@stephentoback]

Thank you! My wife has been married to her bass player for 27 years! :) Not sure if there are any young people in your life, but if there are, please check out the children's book I wrote, "My City View" - it's all about using your imagination to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!! amzn.to/3mhh7hn

[@PeppersMom]

The 90's had so much hair. The perms. The koosh ball bangs. It's like you just walked off the set of Singles. This was a fun trip in the way-back machine.

[@CodyCole80]

🙂 Only maybe the 1st 2 years of the decade. This is overflow hair from the 80’s. Everything changed when Nirvana and grunge hit the music scene circa 92/3. They were the death of the metal-hair bands. 😂

[@Mysterio-Solar]

This dude looks like the twin of the Lead Singer of Firehouse , C.J. Snare in 1992 actually haha 🙈🙉🙊🤔🙄😳😉

[@jackatomin]

Stephen Tobak Ha you're so cool! It was a pleasure watching you and thanks for the upload! Muuaah!!

[@jackatomin]

Michael Polese, considering I've never met him, I am taking your opinion into consideration. "You can't judge a book by its cover.." And so forth . Thanks for your response, though.

[@DreamQueenScream]

Julie girl you are my spirit animal! I too enjoy Disneyland and bar hopping 🤣❤️

[@ImSonnyBurnett]

Gayle Hoebermann....passed away in 2020. Stephen Toback is Media Architect and Senior Producer for Academic Media Production at Duke University.

[@stephentoback]

So sorry to hear about Gayle. It's a little creepy about me :)

[@stephentoback]

I'll just add that given your name, you should have also known that I was at the University of Miami during your heyday.

[@ImSonnyBurnett]

@@stephentoback You probably knew my partner Tubbs!

[@ImSonnyBurnett]

@@stephentoback I love watching these old shows from my childhood and seeing where the people are now. It'd be neat to hear your story on how you got on the show and experiences of/from it!

[@jamesdalton7191]

In case you didn't know, the 80's were awesome !!! 😎

[@stephentoback]

I live them every day! LOL Thanks for checking out my video! Not sure if there are any young people in your life, but if there are, please check out the children's book I wrote, "My City View" - it's all about using your imagination to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!! amzn.to/3mhh7hn

[@stephentoback]

BTW - Not sure if there are any young people in your life, but if there are, please check out the children's book I wrote, "My City View" - it's all about using your imagination to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary!! amzn.to/3mhh7hn

[@Cunuculover23]

Man like I remember getting boots with tassels in like 1984 I was so happy

[@stephentoback]

I had a white leather jacket with tassels lol

[@hezamachine]

For a second I thought it was the lead singer of Firehouse (CJ Snare).

[@psychedforlife7176]

Their hair and outfits matched! So cute!

[@stephentoback]

we were quite the pair that's for sure lol

[@Wikdone]

lol Damn bro. I had no idea you were ever on Love Connection. Damn, 1992. Them's were the days. Had some hella good times back then lol. Looks like you had a hella good time too \m/

[@stephentoback]

Def made the most of those times. Holding on to the 80s as long as I can lol

[@MisterMooster]

They do a great job of matching poeple n thies show for sure.

[@comancheviperrrr]

The aqua net is strong with this one.

[@stephentoback]

You are correct. I had to stay 10 ft away from open flames at all times LOL

[@comancheviperrrr]

@@stephentoback only a true 80s person would get that reference LOL I’m convinced to this day that most of the smog over LA and New York is leftover aqua net from the 80s lol

[@jahbay]

Match made in hair heaven.....

[@stephentoback]

Curls forever lol

[@whip57]

I thought this show was fascinating, funny and always entertaining.

[@stephentoback]

It was definitely a moment in time. I'm glad I was a small part of it.

[@naudianeels1328]

I used to love this show back in the day! When I was giving birth to my son, it was on the T.V. in my hospital room. Even though I was in excruciating pain, I asked my husband to please turn up the volume! Couldn't miss a second of it! Lol 😉😊😁

[@abasasteve4964]

check out perfect match

[@greenlightgoddess7359]

I miss this show!

[@stephentoback]

Me too!

[@tenbroeck1958]

They both seemed really nice and good for each other

[@stephentoback]

Thanks!

[@sabrinaprince8577]

Absolutely love the hair. I think long hair on a guy just looks so sexy. Doesn't matter if they are older or young. There's just something zbout it.

[@stephentoback]

Why thank you young lady

[@mikeelek9713]

Under all of that '90s hair and denim is a really good dude! Glad to hear that you've continued with your passion for music.

[@stephentoback]

Thanks Mike!

[@colettespencer3357]

So cool to hear about balboa Park. I grew up in orange county. I love how the simple things are always the best. Amazing how fast time flies.

[@stephentoback]

I loved Balboa and Laguna. Magical places.

[@colettespencer3357]

@@stephentoback same. I grew up in mission viejo. Graduated hs in 87. I went to laguna all the time. I felt so happy and peaceful there.

[@DavidisDawei]

famous last words..."I'll never..."

[@stephentoback]

Truth \m/

[@sonyab1974]

HA! Until you find that someone who is perfect for you, then you change your mind about marriage! :)

[@KatieHellOnHeels8277]

When I saw the thumbnail, I thought it was the (now 😞) late great CJ Snare. WOW, u look exactly like him. Looks like u 2 definitely hit it off 🙂. Hope u guys went on more dates! I am still in shock on CJ's passing..I loved Firehouse from the first time I heard "Don't Treat Me Bad", I was 12 yrs. old in 1991. Huge loss.

[@stephentoback]

If you look through the comments, a lot of people mention the resemblance. So sad to lose him so young. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@KatieHellOnHeels8277]

@@stephentoback Ha! I usually don't read comments, but omg tons of compliments on how u look like CJ..sorry to sound too cliche' 😉.

[@lorihanlon5389]

That was Great! Started my day off with a huge smile!! Hope all is well with You ❤️

[@stephentoback]

Thanks! That comment gave me a huge smile so thank you! :)

[@lorihanlon5389]

@@stephentoback I see Your last video was 4 months ago. Awesome sound on that double guitar. Are You still playing? I Hope 😎

[@jeanetteoneil4562]

I enjoyed this and reading the comments. I was 30 then. Boy, life goes fast. Long hair is back. Chuck was so fun and happy. My other comment disappeared.

[@stephentoback]

Thanks for commenting. Chuck was amazing. Had the best gig and he knew it. Don’t know what happened to your other comment.

[@bizchazlien]

Ha!ha!ha! ah man, this is pretty cool! I haven;t seen this show in YEARS now .I remember when the whole "grunge" thing took over . Drove me nuts! All my favorite bands over shadowed . I HATED that "scene" for a long long time but now i'm cool . Still into all my favorite hard rock and metal from way back . I don't mind Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and a few others but i've also mellowed! ha!ha! Anyhow, Sounds like you've had a good life man . Cheers! Keep on rocking!

[@stephentoback]

Thanks Brother - I'm right there with you!! \m/

[@metislamestiza3708]

god i can't believe this was 31 years ago. i remember these times like yesterday

[@stephentoback]

Me too!

[@christinel5486]

I wondered how this connection ended up, after their second date? He was a really nice guy and she seemed pretty great too! I miss the 80's....what a great decade!!!!

[@stephentoback]

Thank you. I am a nice guy (I think). There was never a 2nd date. I never saw her again after the show. It was a great time to be a rocker.

[@alukuhito]

@@stephentoback Why no 2nd date, if you don't mind me asking?

[@Bernie3000]

@@stephentoback yes! Why no second date!? And did you ever marry or get pregnant?!

[@rsr5161]

@@stephentoback I loved this episode !! Did you ever get married ???

[@sarahfisher6801]

The second girl (Tamra) reminds me ever so slightly of Anna Paquin in the face.

[@itzelneptune]

Oh wow... his hair ..he’s my ideal guy.. I love heavy metal too

[@stephentoback]

\m/ - check out my band Neon Knights NC on Facebook

[@SonnyGTA]

@@stephentoback whoa! Really? I just moved to NC!

[@daysleepnightread6905]

They are adorable! What a sweet date!

[@stephentoback]

Thank you!! :)

[@neilkendall5499]

He looks almost exactly like CJ Snare of the band Firehouse did in the early 90s! I love the 80s rock era, it must've been fun to be a young adult back then. What happened after the show, did it gain you a lot of popularity?

[@stephentoback]

It was a great time to be a musician for sure. Lots of fun.

[@michaelphillips3123]

I thought that was him.

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

Dude still has his long hair but he's bald on top now. He didn't marry any of these girls but has been married 28 years. So much for him not getting married.

[@stephentoback]

This is all true.

[@karmasutra4774]

Ah I was curious if he married! Glad he changed his mind ❤

[@ConnieinVirginia]

I loved this show!

[@stephentoback]

Me too!

[@proudmarinemomma827]

Me too! I remember being 16 and having pizza and cokes with my grandma, when I’d get off work. That was a night routine, whenever we could get the chance lol

[@ozzypr]

OMG this guy is C.J. Snare the singer of the band FIREHOUSE

[@stephentoback]

You never see the two of us in the same room at the same time lol

[@AlmostReady504]

I did my part wrecking the ozone with Aqua Net and Stylac back in the day! Wondering if the music path worked out for him

[@stephentoback]

A can a day keeps the frizz away! LOL

[@ericwalters5382]

Grandpa told me, "keep your legs crossed until she puts a ring on your finger"

[@stephentoback]

Grandpa was a good man!

[@thelemonvr8747]

Stephen toback pretty much summed it up, actually he's not wrong.

[@CraigMcfly1985]

This show was my childhood Stephen, btw nice leather jacket.

[@stephentoback]

It was my adulthood lol thanks!!

[@dlandis8146]

Wow, what happened with you all afterwards? I was in my late 20s and single in the late80s and loved this show. Now an old dude - married 30 years. Thanks for making my morning more cheery

[@stephentoback]

I guess we ended up in the same place. I to am an old dude married 27 years :) I never saw her again after the show. Even back then reality TV wasn't real. We did go on a date that went something like what we said on the show but there was no connection. :(

[@ms.donaldson2533]

I joked with my kids that I owned the same outfit that she was wearing. As I went to click like on the video I read the description and realized it was you on the show - lol! That's fabulous - we need a "Where are they now" series about people that were on the show! Have a great time in life!!

[@stephentoback]

Thanks so much! Always nice to meet another 80s survivor lol - I've had an amazing life, thank you!! Married 27 years to a beautiful rocker chick (not that one) and two grown kids - Keep Rockin!!

[@ShadowLadyLost]

@@stephentoback And you said you would never get married.😉