I’ve always been fascinated by TV’s earliest child stars, the kids who gained fame on television nearly 70 years ago as the medium began to spread to millions of homes. Among the most prominent were those associated with The Mickey Mouse Club (1954-57). That popular Disney series made instant stars of the early “Mouseketeers,” but
It’s a story as old as movies and television themselves: if you want a messed up adult, make sure they start life as a child star. “Showbiz Kids” is the latest proof. The documentary, airing now on HBO and Crave, features several contemporary actors and actresses who started off as young players in TV and