Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 1977 and 1979, McNichol won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role as Buddy Lawrence. In her ...

'80s Sitcom Star Quit Hollywood Decades Ago — Her Reason is Heartbreaking originally appeared on Parade. A recent photo of Kristy McNichol exercising in Los Angeles has sent fans into overdrive, ...

In 1976, Kristy McNichol became a breakout star on the ABC drama series Family. The then 13-year-old actress made her debut as Leticia “Buddy” Lawrence on the series on March 9, 1976, and went on to ...