Blast From The Past: Brian Robbins

I think I was still in elementary school with Head of the Class was on the air. I don't remember watching it regularly, but do remember having a crush on actor Tony O'Dell. (Who I featured HERE:) As I didn't watch much, I missed out on the obvious appeal of actor Brian Robbins who sashayed through the high school hallways in his big coats and tight jeans.

Recently, I caught a few minutes of Robbin on an old episode of The Facts of Life. I only caught a few minutes, but was immediately drawn to Robbins and his adorable face and chin. I can't believe I didn't know the career trajectory Robbins has been on since he stopped acting in the 90's.

I especially couldn't believe I didn't notice he directed Varsity Blues, a film I loved for both story, and male nudity quota (Scott Caan, Paul Walker). (see a few caps HERE:) I've seen Varsity Blues a couple of times and am not sure how I didn't connect Robbins name in the credits.

Robbins & Tony O'Dell

As it turns out, directing was a just a stop on the way of Robbins' journey. Although he also directed; The Shaggy Dog, Norbit, Ready to Rumble and episodes of Popular, Birds of Prey and Blue Mountain State, in 2017, Robbins became the president of Paramount Players, a newly formed division of Paramount Pictures.

Robbins & Howard Hessman

That job however was just an appetiser before his current position as President of Nickelodeon, a position he took on last Autumn. Nickelodeon seems a good fit for Robbins who along with producing both Smallville and One Tree Hill for a time, not to mention AwesomenessTV, a YouTube channel aimed at teenagers he co-founded in 2012.


Robbins & Dan Schneider

Sadly, I don't have any nude scenes to share, but Brian did appear shirtless and wet on the final season of ABC's Battle of the Network Stars.  Check out some shots from the episode on PAGE 2 HERE:

A couple of more recent shots