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In the 90s it was all about Nickelodeon, and "Hey Dude" was one of the network's most popular shows. The series was set on the fictional "Bar None Dude Ranch" from 1989 to 1991. Geared toward kids, the show followed the antics of a group of teens working at the dude ranch. Who made it big, and who's disappeared off the face of the Earth? Click through to find out.![Nickelodeon Nineties]()
By October 1990, Nickelodeon was seen in 52 million homes across the United States. Nineties' kids tuned in to shows like "Hey Dude" as well as "Salute Your Shorts" and "Clarissa Explains It All." At left, David Lascher, Kelly Brown, and Joe Torres in a scene from "Hey Dude."![Christine Taylor Then]()
Lifeguard Melody Hanson was Taylor’s very first role.![Christine Taylor Now]()
Married to Ben Stiller, Taylor, 38, has become a successful actress since her “Hey Dude” years. After the kids’ show, Taylor played Marcia Brady in “The Brady Bunch Movie” and “A Very Brady Sequel.” Appearances on shows like “Ellen,” “Seinfeld,” and “Party Girl” led to a role in 1998 comedy “The Wedding Singer.” Other movies include “Zoolander” “Tropic Thunder” (both opposite her husband) and “License to Wed.” This year, the actress voices Cindy Bear in animated movie “Yogi Bear.” Christine and Ben have two kids together. (REUTERS)![David Lascher Then]()
Lascher, AKA senior staffer Ted McGriff, broke into showbiz with a Burger King commercial.![David Lascher Now]()
After “Hey, Dude,” Lascher landed roles in TV series like “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Blossom,” “Clueless” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch.” The actor has also appeared in TV movies and the 1996 film “White Squall.” On his second marriage, Lascher, 37, has two children.![Kelly Brown Then]()
Brown’s first role was that of wealthy teen horse trainer Bradley "Brad" Taylor. Before landing her "Hey Dude" part, Kelly was a model.![Kelly Brown Now]()
Kelly hasn’t done any TV or film work since the Nickelodeon show, so no recent pictures of her exist! The former actress reportedly lives in upstate New York and is married with a child.![David Brisbin Then]()
Brisbin played Mr. Benjamin “Buddy” Ernst, the ranch owner.![David Brisbin Now]()
After “Hey, Dude,” the actor appeared in movies including “Forrest Gump” and made guest appearances on series like “ER,” “Buff the Vampire Slayer,” “The X Files,” and most recently, “Brothers & Sisters.” Now 57, Brisbin is married to actress Laura Innes and they have two children together. At left, the actor in 2000 film “Erin Brockovich”![Joe Torres Then]()
Tucson native Torres was cast as Native American staffer Danny Lightfoot after auditioning in his hometown.![Joe Torres Now]()
In 2000, Torres appeared in the movie “Groove.” Despite Internet rumors that he’s dead, the actor is reportedly still living in Tucson and working for a property rental firm.Then/Now: The Cast of "Hey Dude"
"You'd better watch out for those man-eating jackrabbits... And that killer cacti!"
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