My big break with my acid washed jeans and metal feather in my ear \m/
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@williambarr2846 Жыл бұрын
What a descent couple, respectful, no games, no attitude, just great chemistry!
@joyceanthony-huff2914
10 ай бұрын
Decent. Learn to spell
@stephentoback
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@user-qr8ki8ue4i2 жыл бұрын
80's kids grew up at such an amazing time. Lucky us!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@angelhairlaser
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we are the luckiest of all. Long live the 80’s 🤘🎸❤️
@rlm5729
2 жыл бұрын
The BEST times!!!!!
@lisaryherd4685
2 жыл бұрын
80s was the best era ever!!!!
@mdorf1234455 жыл бұрын
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
5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking they should have done that as part of the new show.
@aaronjones3284
2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't be like it was than.
@aaronjones3284
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Brother and the young lady looked ABSOLUTELY COOL TOGETHER. GOOD TO SEE YOU have a KZread channel. By the way did you two Keep in touch?
@zoezzzarko1117
2 жыл бұрын
Yesssssss
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronjones3284 I never saw her again after the show....
@lulumoon69422 жыл бұрын
There was a bit of light heartedness and innocence allowed into the early 90's, fun time to be a young adult. 👍
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
It truly was a great time.
@mountainmamanirvana31
9 ай бұрын
@@stephentobackit was the best of times!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 the last of the real humans ❤
@jamesmaass8929
8 ай бұрын
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
@calikat86547 жыл бұрын
Hair game was strong, looked like you just walked out of a Whitesnake video, Niccceeee ;)
@stephentoback
7 жыл бұрын
Good times. When Aqua Net ruled the world. \m/
@jessyleppert2
5 жыл бұрын
Chuck Woolery was a singer in Nashville years ago and a friend of mine did a background vocals session with him
@sonyab1974
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Hahaha. Yup it sure did! :)
@sralyn
3 жыл бұрын
@@jessyleppert2 No way!
@bodaciousbethany0
3 жыл бұрын
🎵is this love? That I'm feeling.🎵
@rlm57292 жыл бұрын
Remember when putting your arm around someone was soooo 'serious." 😆 I miss all that
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
That meant you were goin steady!
@terrytitus5291
Жыл бұрын
Holding hands to me,kissjng for sure,one girl I gave my class necklace to go steady,what a feeling!!!
@supercoolyguy
Жыл бұрын
Always wondered, How did people learn about or, get selected for the show??
@evelynbeveraggi8724
9 ай бұрын
Even holding hands, aww, such, fun.
@richbrake9910
5 ай бұрын
@@evelynbeveraggi8724 Agree.
@proudmarinemomma8272 жыл бұрын
I was born in 70 and miss those times so much! Best time to grow up and the music was great!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Was good times!
@rlm5729
2 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
YES, born in 71, we had three decades of amazing music. Everything started to crap out in the new millenium.
@TinCupChalice402 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Miss those days. Were the best. No cellphones it was so much fun.
@TinCupChalice40
2 жыл бұрын
@@dianaminnick8003 We had no idea how much Technology would really strip the very soul out of humanity
@lizzyyork2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Wasn't it great? Lol 😊
@TheJakecakes
2 жыл бұрын
It was Great!
@sandramartin6770
2 жыл бұрын
The best of times! ❤
@proudmarinemomma827
2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@fraa888grindr62 жыл бұрын
Fun. I was 24 that year. Back when human relationships were fairly normal before social media came along and ruined it all.
@joeduece1
2 жыл бұрын
Such a shame
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Truth. Good time to be in our early 20s!
@lisaellis2593
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I hate social media, no one talks to each other anymore.
@EvaFitts
2 жыл бұрын
Back when we waited for guys to call and looked for the flashing red light on our answering machines!
@elizagoodytwoshoes9140
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@marilynmanord1790 Жыл бұрын
This guy is really sweet. How considerate with booking the hotel room so they could change clothes and shower. That is so awesome.
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@truthb4ureyesgoodgrl911
10 ай бұрын
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.
@theresau10702 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
I miss the 80s and my hair too lol
@spudlee1749
2 жыл бұрын
It was a fun time!😄
@claudiami2175
2 жыл бұрын
We did t know we had it so good😐
@barbieblue3336
2 жыл бұрын
Awful show, but the 80s were great
@peekaboots017 жыл бұрын
These twenty-somethings are more mature than today's twenty-somethings.
@jessyleppert2
5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@tiffanifarrington4039
5 жыл бұрын
And guess who raised us??? So who's to blame
@besteverepicmillennial5927
4 жыл бұрын
@@tiffanifarrington4039 Ya but we never told you to eat Tide pods and say epic, iconic, legendary every five seconds hahahaha
@tiffanifarrington4039
4 жыл бұрын
Best Ever Epic Millennial Your entire name has “epic” in it... lol
@tiffanifarrington4039
4 жыл бұрын
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!
@katemiller78742 жыл бұрын
What a sweetheart he is. Miss the 80’s terribly.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :) I miss them as well.
@tammymcc-n765213 күн бұрын
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
13 күн бұрын
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! :)
@Rdwrer2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! :)
@edp3202
2 жыл бұрын
It's funny that his hair back then was normal. Today people would be like huh?
@alissonjalil4729
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback so, did you Ever end up really getting married???
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@melindaeppard6958 Жыл бұрын
Miss the days of no cellphones, no social media and just more of a carefree time! People are just too uptight now.
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
Amen sister!
@lonahall31472 жыл бұрын
I miss that show. Glad they had a nice date. Ahh, the 90's miss those days. Love my rock music, Def Leppard.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Was the best time for music (in my opinion anyway)
@addo2419
2 жыл бұрын
Did we ever know what happened to them? Oh, I think the poster gave an update down below!
@daughterofolaf5 ай бұрын
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
5 ай бұрын
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
@sammyjo28522 жыл бұрын
NICE! This is one of the sweetest episodes of this show I’ve seen. Perfect match.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! If only reality television was real :)
@MisterMooster
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 ай бұрын
@@MisterMooster he shared he met someone a few years later who saw the show😂 married 27 years with 2 kids
@karenschultz28967 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting! I'm on a serious Love Connection KZread journey and this episode is EVERYTHING! Adorable ...and I love her outfit.
@stephentoback
7 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks. Glad I got to be a part of this era in TV. Pretty fun stuff.
@karenschultz2896
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
Too funny. Now you are a part of TV history too :P
@ricoroque281
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Hey man. Long hair at heart here. Now shaved. What happened on your journey to 2022?
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
@@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 :)
@flj-fp6rb8 ай бұрын
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
8 ай бұрын
Pseudo rock star but thanks! I had long conversations with my friends about jeans in or jeans out lol
@prodesign81899 ай бұрын
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
9 ай бұрын
Rock on brother!!
@ezrc9294 Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately you can't believe everything you see on TV :)
@lishamarie2752
4 ай бұрын
@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😳
@rachellejenkins4500 Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to say, it was better lol :)
@mikegrizwold2522
9 ай бұрын
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
9 ай бұрын
@@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.
@dariaeliuk43772 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback did you ever get married? So cool to see you on here!
@stephaniepapaleo521
2 жыл бұрын
@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 😂
@evepaludan77132 жыл бұрын
This was so cute. Thanks for sharing your blast from the past.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Those were cool times for sure!
@geeked-outturtlesfan4288 Жыл бұрын
Love this show . The stories are just hilarious. And this guy has early 80's Bon Jovi hair
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
He had my hair but ya. LOL
@thevoice464
5 ай бұрын
She's a little runaway lol
@neilyaremchuk67987 жыл бұрын
Leather, denim and fringe. What a woman!
@stephentoback
7 жыл бұрын
I thought you were talking about me for a minute! LOL
@neilyaremchuk6798
7 жыл бұрын
Not now. Not ever. LOL
@frankjohnson5936
3 жыл бұрын
Lol you just know he told her "I FIXED MY HAIR FOR YOU HONEY" what a little bitch
@naudianeels1328
2 жыл бұрын
He's sexy Af..😉
@carriesitar91552 жыл бұрын
LOVED THIS SHOW LOVE CONNECTION WISH THEY WOULD BRING IT BACK TO TELEVISION TOO AWESOME!!!!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
It would probably be really twisted in today's messed up society!!!!
@elegantnoir69992 жыл бұрын
Awww he was so sweet, charming and handsome. And the HAIR is gloriously luscious!! Where are the guys like this in 2022???
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
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
@markbirchette87409 ай бұрын
A happy ending! 92 I was 9 years into the Army after an 8 year hitch and reup! Nice Picture with Tipton!
@stephentoback
9 ай бұрын
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"
@3joewj2 жыл бұрын
Look how genuine and confident people were...the 90s were great👍
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
It was a great and fun time, that's for sure!!
@VioletJoy Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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
@kewc22838 күн бұрын
let us rebuild a community of those with these values ..
@NachoAE3609 ай бұрын
It took me a few to realize that Stephen himself uploaded this! Too cool. Rock on Stephen, love your style
@stephentoback
9 ай бұрын
Thank you. It's funny when people comment, "I wonder what ever happened to him." And I get to say, "He is me." :)
@angievincent34162 жыл бұрын
I remember I never thought big hair would ever go out of style!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
My luck it will make a come back as the last of mine falls out!
@danacaro-herman3530
2 жыл бұрын
@Angie Vincent. I thought it looked okay on some men not all!! Most no.
@L.Spencer
2 жыл бұрын
Now there's man buns and beard buns.
@leeannahern29252 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your awesome comment!
@Star-ko7yz
2 жыл бұрын
I agree! Kinda looked like the singer from Firehouse, the hair anyway. Good looking guy.
@leadchick5 ай бұрын
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
5 ай бұрын
I got there in 1988 and lived there for 20 years. I miss it even though it's nothing like it was.
@1MNUTZ
2 ай бұрын
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
@JEN13Deluxe7 жыл бұрын
His hair is just fantastic.
@stephentoback
7 жыл бұрын
LOL - it was a good hair day
@leeknievel748
3 жыл бұрын
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!
@user-hx7mi7ml8u4 жыл бұрын
He looks like a member of an 80’s hair band.
@stephentoback
4 жыл бұрын
I was. Just none you ever heard of LOL
@tiffanymorgan6562
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback I love everything 80s (and early 90s) 😆#notsorry
@ItchyGoomie
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback what was the band you where in?
@naudianeels1328
2 жыл бұрын
Love those eighties hair bands! ❤️❤️❤️
@katemiller7874
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s his appeal.
@JB-zo7ln2 жыл бұрын
So cute ...they seem so much more mature at 25 than nowadays.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
I seem like I'm 25 when I'm 55 though so... :)
@caesar3497 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
I'm just glad Facebook didn't exist back then LOL
@alliccat5482 Жыл бұрын
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.. KZread 🎬. "Rock On" 🎵 🎶🎸👖 ☺️💖💕
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
@jewelzb14022 жыл бұрын
Awww I miss the 80’s and 90’s
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Me too - well, the 80s anyway.
@daves46454 жыл бұрын
Everyone has that "what was I thinking moment". Yours were the boots.
@stephentoback
4 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback I miss the 80s and early 90s 😭😭😭😭😭
@psychedforlife7176 Жыл бұрын
Their hair and outfits matched! So cute!
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
we were quite the pair that's for sure lol
@Cunuculover2310 ай бұрын
Man like I remember getting boots with tassels in like 1984 I was so happy
@stephentoback
10 ай бұрын
I had a white leather jacket with tassels lol
@animalizzed6 жыл бұрын
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
6 жыл бұрын
They were great times for sure. A lot of moms didn't like me LOL
@dianedizayee5211
3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@DreamQueenScream2 жыл бұрын
Julie girl you are my spirit animal! I too enjoy Disneyland and bar hopping 🤣❤️
@m.b.17022 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed Mr. Chuck Woolery & The Love Connection Show. I always looked forward to seeing it...🥰💕🥰💕🥰I miss those days ❤
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Such a great show. He was an incredibly nice, quick witted and just funny guy. Was a great experience!
@m.b.1702
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback - Thanks a Bunch !👍🤗🌟😊🌟🎵
@richbrake99105 ай бұрын
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!
@evanwilliams64063 жыл бұрын
Rock on dude! Love me some rock and roll. Pretty neat to see a rocker on Love Connection.
@stephentoback
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Represent! \m/
@savannaking98336 жыл бұрын
things sure was a lot more peaceful and simple then...I miss that...whole world has gone crazy these days....
@stephentoback
6 жыл бұрын
I agree
@greenlightgoddess735910 ай бұрын
I miss this show!
@stephentoback
10 ай бұрын
Me too!
@angelanetherton8240 Жыл бұрын
Best years ever!! I’d been 14 then and I would had died to gone with him.. his hair was amazing!
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
They were great years. I would have been arrested if we did go out so... LOL Thanks!
@rebeccajones4stories2 жыл бұрын
His hair is amazing! I used to have a type... musician. I've been married to my bass guitarist for 24 years.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
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
@jackatomin6 жыл бұрын
Stephen Tobak Ha you're so cool! It was a pleasure watching you and thanks for the upload! Muuaah!!
@jackatomin
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@PeppersMom2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
🙂 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. 😂
@angelg.84624 жыл бұрын
I used to have those same fringe jeans and a fringe leather purse to match!🤣🤣
@stephentoback
4 жыл бұрын
LOL - me too but I called mine a guitar pick case :p
@jeffrojacobs80942 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Those were the days my friend
@jamesdalton71912 жыл бұрын
In case you didn't know, the 80's were awesome !!! 😎
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
@CraigMcfly19854 ай бұрын
This show was my childhood Stephen, btw nice leather jacket.
@stephentoback
4 ай бұрын
It was my adulthood lol thanks!!
@johnhuber3542 жыл бұрын
Back when Kids That Age Had Respect For Each Other & Other People.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
When did we become the good old days?? LOL
@melancholycat3978
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Right?? I was 23 when this episode aired...seems like yesterday! 😎
@jessicapace42352 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
I have recently been binge watching as well!
@jessicapace4235
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@Skoora2 жыл бұрын
"Yeah Chuck, can we wrap this up by 3pm, I've got an audition with Megadeth at 4."
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
It was Metallica, but yeah. LMAO
@MegaDaveNichols
2 жыл бұрын
Ha Haa, good one! and a show with Firehouse at 7
@Ironcabbit
2 жыл бұрын
And if that doesn’t work out, Slayer might be recruiting.
@MisterMooster2 жыл бұрын
They do a great job of matching poeple n thies show for sure.
@Tad-For-Global-Peace5 ай бұрын
Everything was real, no internet so we all were spontaneous, less measured, more innocent, less obsessed w image
@stephentoback
5 ай бұрын
Well I was a "little" obsessed with image. We did have fan magazines. :)
@mikeelek97132 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
@lorihanlon53892 жыл бұрын
That was Great! Started my day off with a huge smile!! Hope all is well with You ❤️
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That comment gave me a huge smile so thank you! :)
@lorihanlon5389
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback I see Your last video was 4 months ago. Awesome sound on that double guitar. Are You still playing? I Hope 😎
@ms.donaldson25332 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback And you said you would never get married.😉
@jeanetteoneil45622 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. Chuck was amazing. Had the best gig and he knew it. Don’t know what happened to your other comment.
@tenbroeck19582 жыл бұрын
They both seemed really nice and good for each other
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Mysterio-hk9gj2 жыл бұрын
This dude looks like the twin of the Lead Singer of Firehouse , C.J. Snare in 1992 actually haha 🙈🙉🙊🤔🙄😳😉
@KatieHellOnHeels82773 ай бұрын
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
3 ай бұрын
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
3 ай бұрын
@@stephentoback Ha! I usually don't read comments, but omg tons of compliments on how u look like CJ..sorry to sound too cliche' 😉.
@ImSonnyBurnett26 күн бұрын
Gayle Hoebermann....passed away in 2020. Stephen Toback is Media Architect and Senior Producer for Academic Media Production at Duke University.
@stephentoback
26 күн бұрын
So sorry to hear about Gayle. It's a little creepy about me :)
@stephentoback
26 күн бұрын
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
25 күн бұрын
@@stephentoback You probably knew my partner Tubbs!
@ImSonnyBurnett
25 күн бұрын
@@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!
@Wikdone4 жыл бұрын
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
4 жыл бұрын
Def made the most of those times. Holding on to the 80s as long as I can lol
@kaudogg2 жыл бұрын
thanks for uploading your video brother!!!! they need to show this in high school classes these days!!! teach the boys how to be a gentleman!!!! have a good one!!!!!!!!!!!!
@daysleepnightread69052 күн бұрын
They are adorable! What a sweet date!
@stephentoback
2 күн бұрын
Thank you!! :)
@metislamestiza37082 жыл бұрын
god i can't believe this was 31 years ago. i remember these times like yesterday
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@hezamachine3 жыл бұрын
For a second I thought it was the lead singer of Firehouse (CJ Snare).
@whip573 жыл бұрын
I thought this show was fascinating, funny and always entertaining.
@stephentoback
3 жыл бұрын
It was definitely a moment in time. I'm glad I was a small part of it.
@naudianeels1328
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
check out perfect match
@colettespencer33572 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
I loved Balboa and Laguna. Magical places.
@colettespencer3357
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@jahbay8 ай бұрын
Match made in hair heaven.....
@stephentoback
8 ай бұрын
Curls forever lol
@comancheviperrrr2 жыл бұрын
The aqua net is strong with this one.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
You are correct. I had to stay 10 ft away from open flames at all times LOL
@comancheviperrrr
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Paul-dz7xi4 жыл бұрын
Classy lady with the roses 🌺.
@kimsegal37092 жыл бұрын
I sure miss those days!
@laffy45845 күн бұрын
I already died over this guy.
@ConnieinVirginia2 жыл бұрын
I loved this show!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@proudmarinemomma827
2 жыл бұрын
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
@SonnyGTA2 жыл бұрын
This dude was great. The dog/cat analogy was DEAD ON!!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
@spudlee17492 жыл бұрын
I was 25 in 1992 too! Sigh, i really miss those days😄
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Me too - trying to make the most out of the 50s tho lol
@ozzypr Жыл бұрын
OMG this guy is C.J. Snare the singer of the band FIREHOUSE
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
You never see the two of us in the same room at the same time lol
@AlmostReady5042 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
A can a day keeps the frizz away! LOL
@bizchazlien7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother - I'm right there with you!! \m/
@nancydavis46184 ай бұрын
I loved that show
@stephentoback
4 ай бұрын
Me too! So happy to be a tiny part of its history!!
@ericwalters53825 ай бұрын
Like Grandma always said, "always keep your legs crossed until she puts a ring on your finger"
@jamesCam693 жыл бұрын
Good episode! Id have picked her as well! Hope you're still making music. A hobby i wish i never gave up!
@stephentoback
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I am.. Check out my channel. I just did a cover of Children of the Sea from Sabbath.
@dlandis81462 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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. :(
@JL-zn7me Жыл бұрын
The 80’s were the best!!!!
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
This is a factual statement :)
@michellerene9512 жыл бұрын
Haha I was 25 too when this aired. 🤣 Loved this show!✌️and✌️
Пікірлер: 1 100
What a descent couple, respectful, no games, no attitude, just great chemistry!
@joyceanthony-huff2914
10 ай бұрын
Decent. Learn to spell
@stephentoback
5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
80's kids grew up at such an amazing time. Lucky us!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@angelhairlaser
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we are the luckiest of all. Long live the 80’s 🤘🎸❤️
@rlm5729
2 жыл бұрын
The BEST times!!!!!
@lisaryherd4685
2 жыл бұрын
80s was the best era ever!!!!
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
5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking they should have done that as part of the new show.
@aaronjones3284
2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't be like it was than.
@aaronjones3284
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Brother and the young lady looked ABSOLUTELY COOL TOGETHER. GOOD TO SEE YOU have a KZread channel. By the way did you two Keep in touch?
@zoezzzarko1117
2 жыл бұрын
Yesssssss
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronjones3284 I never saw her again after the show....
There was a bit of light heartedness and innocence allowed into the early 90's, fun time to be a young adult. 👍
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
It truly was a great time.
@mountainmamanirvana31
9 ай бұрын
@@stephentobackit was the best of times!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 the last of the real humans ❤
@jamesmaass8929
8 ай бұрын
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
Hair game was strong, looked like you just walked out of a Whitesnake video, Niccceeee ;)
@stephentoback
7 жыл бұрын
Good times. When Aqua Net ruled the world. \m/
@jessyleppert2
5 жыл бұрын
Chuck Woolery was a singer in Nashville years ago and a friend of mine did a background vocals session with him
@sonyab1974
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Hahaha. Yup it sure did! :)
@sralyn
3 жыл бұрын
@@jessyleppert2 No way!
@bodaciousbethany0
3 жыл бұрын
🎵is this love? That I'm feeling.🎵
Remember when putting your arm around someone was soooo 'serious." 😆 I miss all that
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
That meant you were goin steady!
@terrytitus5291
Жыл бұрын
Holding hands to me,kissjng for sure,one girl I gave my class necklace to go steady,what a feeling!!!
@supercoolyguy
Жыл бұрын
Always wondered, How did people learn about or, get selected for the show??
@evelynbeveraggi8724
9 ай бұрын
Even holding hands, aww, such, fun.
@richbrake9910
5 ай бұрын
@@evelynbeveraggi8724 Agree.
I was born in 70 and miss those times so much! Best time to grow up and the music was great!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Was good times!
@rlm5729
2 жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
YES, born in 71, we had three decades of amazing music. Everything started to crap out in the new millenium.
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
Miss those days. Were the best. No cellphones it was so much fun.
@TinCupChalice40
2 жыл бұрын
@@dianaminnick8003 We had no idea how much Technology would really strip the very soul out of humanity
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Wasn't it great? Lol 😊
@TheJakecakes
2 жыл бұрын
It was Great!
@sandramartin6770
2 жыл бұрын
The best of times! ❤
@proudmarinemomma827
2 жыл бұрын
@@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!
Fun. I was 24 that year. Back when human relationships were fairly normal before social media came along and ruined it all.
@joeduece1
2 жыл бұрын
Such a shame
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Truth. Good time to be in our early 20s!
@lisaellis2593
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I hate social media, no one talks to each other anymore.
@EvaFitts
2 жыл бұрын
Back when we waited for guys to call and looked for the flashing red light on our answering machines!
@elizagoodytwoshoes9140
2 жыл бұрын
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.
This guy is really sweet. How considerate with booking the hotel room so they could change clothes and shower. That is so awesome.
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@truthb4ureyesgoodgrl911
10 ай бұрын
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.
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
2 жыл бұрын
I miss the 80s and my hair too lol
@spudlee1749
2 жыл бұрын
It was a fun time!😄
@claudiami2175
2 жыл бұрын
We did t know we had it so good😐
@barbieblue3336
2 жыл бұрын
Awful show, but the 80s were great
These twenty-somethings are more mature than today's twenty-somethings.
@jessyleppert2
5 жыл бұрын
Yes
@tiffanifarrington4039
5 жыл бұрын
And guess who raised us??? So who's to blame
@besteverepicmillennial5927
4 жыл бұрын
@@tiffanifarrington4039 Ya but we never told you to eat Tide pods and say epic, iconic, legendary every five seconds hahahaha
@tiffanifarrington4039
4 жыл бұрын
Best Ever Epic Millennial Your entire name has “epic” in it... lol
@tiffanifarrington4039
4 жыл бұрын
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!
What a sweetheart he is. Miss the 80’s terribly.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :) I miss them as well.
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
13 күн бұрын
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! :)
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! :)
@edp3202
2 жыл бұрын
It's funny that his hair back then was normal. Today people would be like huh?
@alissonjalil4729
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback so, did you Ever end up really getting married???
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
Miss the days of no cellphones, no social media and just more of a carefree time! People are just too uptight now.
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
Amen sister!
I miss that show. Glad they had a nice date. Ahh, the 90's miss those days. Love my rock music, Def Leppard.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Was the best time for music (in my opinion anyway)
@addo2419
2 жыл бұрын
Did we ever know what happened to them? Oh, I think the poster gave an update down below!
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
5 ай бұрын
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
NICE! This is one of the sweetest episodes of this show I’ve seen. Perfect match.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! If only reality television was real :)
@MisterMooster
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
4 ай бұрын
@@MisterMooster he shared he met someone a few years later who saw the show😂 married 27 years with 2 kids
Thanks for posting! I'm on a serious Love Connection KZread journey and this episode is EVERYTHING! Adorable ...and I love her outfit.
@stephentoback
7 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks. Glad I got to be a part of this era in TV. Pretty fun stuff.
@karenschultz2896
7 жыл бұрын
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
7 жыл бұрын
Too funny. Now you are a part of TV history too :P
@ricoroque281
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Hey man. Long hair at heart here. Now shaved. What happened on your journey to 2022?
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
@@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 :)
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
8 ай бұрын
Pseudo rock star but thanks! I had long conversations with my friends about jeans in or jeans out lol
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
9 ай бұрын
Rock on brother!!
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
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately you can't believe everything you see on TV :)
@lishamarie2752
4 ай бұрын
@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😳
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
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to say, it was better lol :)
@mikegrizwold2522
9 ай бұрын
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
9 ай бұрын
@@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.
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback did you ever get married? So cool to see you on here!
@stephaniepapaleo521
2 жыл бұрын
@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 😂
This was so cute. Thanks for sharing your blast from the past.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Those were cool times for sure!
Love this show . The stories are just hilarious. And this guy has early 80's Bon Jovi hair
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
He had my hair but ya. LOL
@thevoice464
5 ай бұрын
She's a little runaway lol
Leather, denim and fringe. What a woman!
@stephentoback
7 жыл бұрын
I thought you were talking about me for a minute! LOL
@neilyaremchuk6798
7 жыл бұрын
Not now. Not ever. LOL
@frankjohnson5936
3 жыл бұрын
Lol you just know he told her "I FIXED MY HAIR FOR YOU HONEY" what a little bitch
@naudianeels1328
2 жыл бұрын
He's sexy Af..😉
LOVED THIS SHOW LOVE CONNECTION WISH THEY WOULD BRING IT BACK TO TELEVISION TOO AWESOME!!!!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
It would probably be really twisted in today's messed up society!!!!
Awww he was so sweet, charming and handsome. And the HAIR is gloriously luscious!! Where are the guys like this in 2022???
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
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
A happy ending! 92 I was 9 years into the Army after an 8 year hitch and reup! Nice Picture with Tipton!
@stephentoback
9 ай бұрын
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"
Look how genuine and confident people were...the 90s were great👍
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
It was a great and fun time, that's for sure!!
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
Жыл бұрын
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
let us rebuild a community of those with these values ..
It took me a few to realize that Stephen himself uploaded this! Too cool. Rock on Stephen, love your style
@stephentoback
9 ай бұрын
Thank you. It's funny when people comment, "I wonder what ever happened to him." And I get to say, "He is me." :)
I remember I never thought big hair would ever go out of style!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
My luck it will make a come back as the last of mine falls out!
@danacaro-herman3530
2 жыл бұрын
@Angie Vincent. I thought it looked okay on some men not all!! Most no.
@L.Spencer
2 жыл бұрын
Now there's man buns and beard buns.
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your awesome comment!
@Star-ko7yz
2 жыл бұрын
I agree! Kinda looked like the singer from Firehouse, the hair anyway. Good looking guy.
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
5 ай бұрын
I got there in 1988 and lived there for 20 years. I miss it even though it's nothing like it was.
@1MNUTZ
2 ай бұрын
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
His hair is just fantastic.
@stephentoback
7 жыл бұрын
LOL - it was a good hair day
@leeknievel748
3 жыл бұрын
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!
He looks like a member of an 80’s hair band.
@stephentoback
4 жыл бұрын
I was. Just none you ever heard of LOL
@tiffanymorgan6562
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback I love everything 80s (and early 90s) 😆#notsorry
@ItchyGoomie
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback what was the band you where in?
@naudianeels1328
2 жыл бұрын
Love those eighties hair bands! ❤️❤️❤️
@katemiller7874
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s his appeal.
So cute ...they seem so much more mature at 25 than nowadays.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
I seem like I'm 25 when I'm 55 though so... :)
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
7 жыл бұрын
I'm just glad Facebook didn't exist back then LOL
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.. KZread 🎬. "Rock On" 🎵 🎶🎸👖 ☺️💖💕
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
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
Жыл бұрын
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.
Awww I miss the 80’s and 90’s
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Me too - well, the 80s anyway.
Everyone has that "what was I thinking moment". Yours were the boots.
@stephentoback
4 жыл бұрын
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
3 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback I miss the 80s and early 90s 😭😭😭😭😭
Their hair and outfits matched! So cute!
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
we were quite the pair that's for sure lol
Man like I remember getting boots with tassels in like 1984 I was so happy
@stephentoback
10 ай бұрын
I had a white leather jacket with tassels lol
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
6 жыл бұрын
They were great times for sure. A lot of moms didn't like me LOL
@dianedizayee5211
3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
Julie girl you are my spirit animal! I too enjoy Disneyland and bar hopping 🤣❤️
I really enjoyed Mr. Chuck Woolery & The Love Connection Show. I always looked forward to seeing it...🥰💕🥰💕🥰I miss those days ❤
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Such a great show. He was an incredibly nice, quick witted and just funny guy. Was a great experience!
@m.b.1702
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback - Thanks a Bunch !👍🤗🌟😊🌟🎵
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!
Rock on dude! Love me some rock and roll. Pretty neat to see a rocker on Love Connection.
@stephentoback
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Represent! \m/
things sure was a lot more peaceful and simple then...I miss that...whole world has gone crazy these days....
@stephentoback
6 жыл бұрын
I agree
I miss this show!
@stephentoback
10 ай бұрын
Me too!
Best years ever!! I’d been 14 then and I would had died to gone with him.. his hair was amazing!
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
They were great years. I would have been arrested if we did go out so... LOL Thanks!
His hair is amazing! I used to have a type... musician. I've been married to my bass guitarist for 24 years.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
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
Stephen Tobak Ha you're so cool! It was a pleasure watching you and thanks for the upload! Muuaah!!
@jackatomin
6 жыл бұрын
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.
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
2 жыл бұрын
🙂 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. 😂
I used to have those same fringe jeans and a fringe leather purse to match!🤣🤣
@stephentoback
4 жыл бұрын
LOL - me too but I called mine a guitar pick case :p
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
2 жыл бұрын
Those were the days my friend
In case you didn't know, the 80's were awesome !!! 😎
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
This show was my childhood Stephen, btw nice leather jacket.
@stephentoback
4 ай бұрын
It was my adulthood lol thanks!!
Back when Kids That Age Had Respect For Each Other & Other People.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
When did we become the good old days?? LOL
@melancholycat3978
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Right?? I was 23 when this episode aired...seems like yesterday! 😎
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
I have recently been binge watching as well!
@jessicapace4235
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
"Yeah Chuck, can we wrap this up by 3pm, I've got an audition with Megadeth at 4."
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
It was Metallica, but yeah. LMAO
@MegaDaveNichols
2 жыл бұрын
Ha Haa, good one! and a show with Firehouse at 7
@Ironcabbit
2 жыл бұрын
And if that doesn’t work out, Slayer might be recruiting.
They do a great job of matching poeple n thies show for sure.
Everything was real, no internet so we all were spontaneous, less measured, more innocent, less obsessed w image
@stephentoback
5 ай бұрын
Well I was a "little" obsessed with image. We did have fan magazines. :)
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike!
That was Great! Started my day off with a huge smile!! Hope all is well with You ❤️
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That comment gave me a huge smile so thank you! :)
@lorihanlon5389
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback I see Your last video was 4 months ago. Awesome sound on that double guitar. Are You still playing? I Hope 😎
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
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback And you said you would never get married.😉
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
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for commenting. Chuck was amazing. Had the best gig and he knew it. Don’t know what happened to your other comment.
They both seemed really nice and good for each other
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
This dude looks like the twin of the Lead Singer of Firehouse , C.J. Snare in 1992 actually haha 🙈🙉🙊🤔🙄😳😉
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
3 ай бұрын
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
3 ай бұрын
@@stephentoback Ha! I usually don't read comments, but omg tons of compliments on how u look like CJ..sorry to sound too cliche' 😉.
Gayle Hoebermann....passed away in 2020. Stephen Toback is Media Architect and Senior Producer for Academic Media Production at Duke University.
@stephentoback
26 күн бұрын
So sorry to hear about Gayle. It's a little creepy about me :)
@stephentoback
26 күн бұрын
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
25 күн бұрын
@@stephentoback You probably knew my partner Tubbs!
@ImSonnyBurnett
25 күн бұрын
@@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!
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
4 жыл бұрын
Def made the most of those times. Holding on to the 80s as long as I can lol
thanks for uploading your video brother!!!! they need to show this in high school classes these days!!! teach the boys how to be a gentleman!!!! have a good one!!!!!!!!!!!!
They are adorable! What a sweet date!
@stephentoback
2 күн бұрын
Thank you!! :)
god i can't believe this was 31 years ago. i remember these times like yesterday
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
For a second I thought it was the lead singer of Firehouse (CJ Snare).
I thought this show was fascinating, funny and always entertaining.
@stephentoback
3 жыл бұрын
It was definitely a moment in time. I'm glad I was a small part of it.
@naudianeels1328
2 жыл бұрын
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
2 жыл бұрын
check out perfect match
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
2 жыл бұрын
I loved Balboa and Laguna. Magical places.
@colettespencer3357
2 жыл бұрын
@@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.
Match made in hair heaven.....
@stephentoback
8 ай бұрын
Curls forever lol
The aqua net is strong with this one.
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
You are correct. I had to stay 10 ft away from open flames at all times LOL
@comancheviperrrr
2 жыл бұрын
@@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
Classy lady with the roses 🌺.
I sure miss those days!
I already died over this guy.
I loved this show!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@proudmarinemomma827
2 жыл бұрын
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
This dude was great. The dog/cat analogy was DEAD ON!!
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!
I was 25 in 1992 too! Sigh, i really miss those days😄
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
Me too - trying to make the most out of the 50s tho lol
OMG this guy is C.J. Snare the singer of the band FIREHOUSE
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
You never see the two of us in the same room at the same time lol
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
2 жыл бұрын
A can a day keeps the frizz away! LOL
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
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother - I'm right there with you!! \m/
I loved that show
@stephentoback
4 ай бұрын
Me too! So happy to be a tiny part of its history!!
Like Grandma always said, "always keep your legs crossed until she puts a ring on your finger"
Good episode! Id have picked her as well! Hope you're still making music. A hobby i wish i never gave up!
@stephentoback
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I am.. Check out my channel. I just did a cover of Children of the Sea from Sabbath.
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
2 жыл бұрын
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. :(
The 80’s were the best!!!!
@stephentoback
Жыл бұрын
This is a factual statement :)
Haha I was 25 too when this aired. 🤣 Loved this show!✌️and✌️
@stephentoback
2 жыл бұрын
1966 rules!
@michellerene951
2 жыл бұрын
@@stephentoback Hey! Hi! Yes it does!