Those who were alive in the 1980s tend to remember their favorite sitcom stars fondly, even those who have gone completely off the grid. But with reruns and, especially, the advent of streaming, younger generations are also gaining exposure to some of the classic television shows of yesteryear. Those audience members might also be wondering what happened to some of the television actors who were popular in the '80s. Sure, some of them have maintained a high profile — Michael J. Fox ("Family Ties"), Jason Bateman ("Silver Spoons" and "The Hogan Family"), and Sarah Jessica Parker ("Square Pegs") come to mind — but many have led a quieter life since their sitcoms left the air.
So, we crafted a list of some of the 1980s sitcom stars who disappeared from Hollywood — and by that, we mean disapp