#tbt 25 Girls You Crushed On From 90’s TV

Each time I write something like this, I just automatically assume the reader is roughly the same age as I am and grew up watching some fantastic programming in the early-to-mid 90’s. Honestly, kids these days don’t even know what the hell Snick is and probably think you’re taking them out for some delicious kids menu chicken fingers when you mention TGIF.

Stupid kids.

The fact is we were the lucky ones and it got us to thinking about all the crushes we had while growing up. Here’s a list we came up with. Have a look and feel free to add.

 

Christine Taylor, Hey Dude

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The future wife of Ben Stiller used to be a big time crush of mine. Actually, if you remember, Melody wasn’t the only smoke show on the Bar None Ranch…

Kelly Brown, Hey Dude

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Although I’m pretty sure this all Kelly Brown ever did, acting-wise, she still left an impression. Her brash, brunette personality was never better than when she was busting the shit out of Ted’s balls.

Jenny McCarthy, Singled Out

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She was the crude, blonde chick with the heaters that didn’t quit on the MTV dating show Singled Out. I don’t remember much from her tenure, other than her being hot. And awkward yelling.

Katie Holmes, Dawson’s Creek

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Her name was Joey and she was cute as hell. Still is, in fact. I never really watched the show, but I was keenly aware of who the F Katie Holmes was.

Christina Applegate, Married With Children

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Larisa Olenik, The Secret World Of Alex Mack

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She wore weird hats. Not sometimes. All the time. She also dressed like a boy. But she was cute, damnit. And you all know you tuned in for that reason.

Tiffani Thiessen, Saved By The Bell

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Because duh.

Moira Quirk, Guts

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That accent, amiright? Your ears would always perk up every time you heard Mike O’Malley go to his “Mo!”

Heidi Lucas, Salute Your Shorts

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In addition to the antics of one Bobby Budnick, we all tuned into Salute Your Shorts to see Dina. She was ying to Telly’s Venus-Serena-like yang.

Lucy Lawless, Xena: Warrior Princess

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She kicked ass while wearing basically nothing.

Tia & Tamera Mowry, Sister, Sister

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Twins, Basil. Seriously, though, what was with the female hat game in the 90’s?

Tatyana Ali, Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

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Oh Ashley Banks. You used to slay me. The only way it could possibly get any better is if Ashley had an older sister…

Karyn Parsons, Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air

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That’s right. Not one, but TWO Banks’ sisters. The late Uncle Phil had his hands full but still found time to impart wisdom on young Will.

Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Sopranos

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Meadow Soprano was the sexy babe with a deadly father (RIP), which made it all the better. She lost points for later giving Turtle a handy on an airplane, but this was pre-Turtle, so we’ll let it slide.

Teri Hatcher, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman

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If she was good enough for Superman, I guess she’ll do for me.

Christine Lakin, Step By Step

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Sure, she started out as tomboy “Al” on the TGIF mainstay, but by the end of it’s run in 1998 she had surpassed her older sister.

Angela Watson, Step By Step

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Did you really think I was going to talk about Al Lambert without mentioning her hot step-sister Karen Foster? Psssh.

Daniele Fishel, Boy Meets World

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See: Thiessen, Tiffani.

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Party Of Five

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Never watched it but included Jennifer Love Hewitt for obvious reasons. She also falls in the still would category.

Neve Campbell, Party Of Five

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What? I am going to mention Party Of Five and not give Neve Campbell the due she deserves?

Jessica Biel, 7th Heaven

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Mary Camden was the preacher’s daughter, bro. Granted, the preacher turned out to be an enormous creep, but whatever. Good enough for JTLake, good enough for me.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy The Vampire Slayer

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Well all know Kristy Swanson is the original Buffy, but if I started naming girls from 90’s movies, I’d be here all day.

Kristen Miller, USA High

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USA High was a knock off Saved By The Bell: The College Years, which is probably why it didn’t last longer than three seasons. But, man I wish it did for the sole reason of Alexis Elliot.

Kelly Packard, California Dreams

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Tiffani was the sweetheart who could take her bassline for a walk. She was also a mean surfer. Win-win.

Daniella Deutscher, Hang Time

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Do you guys even remember Hang Time? It’s ok, I know you don’t. If you did, you would remember Julie Connor’s wet jumper.

Ok, I’m going to stop at 25 because: A.) I’m tired and 2.) I want you guys to participate. If I keep going, I’ll end up naming them all and then all of you will remain lazy. Let me know who I missed.

 

 

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