Patrick Loves Randy Mantooth!

My first gay crush was on actor Randy Mantooth.

He played John Gage on the TV show "Emergency" in the 70s, and I was watching old recordings of that show when I was around age 7 in the mid 2000's.

And something about his friendly, likeable personality and shaggy, handsome looks all kind of intrigued me.

Oddly enough, having a crush on him, is what sparked my huge interest in many vintage TV shows and, but also my interest in TV equipment in general. 

I never really told anybody about my crush, but I'm willing to bet I would have felt some backlash over it!

Patrick

Carrollton, Texas 

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Mike Loves Randy Mantooth!

My first gay crush was Randy Mantooth.

I was 7-years old when I first saw him as
paramedic Johnny Gage on the TV show "Emergency!"

I remember watching this show for the first time, sitting on the floor at my grandparent's house in California. When he appeared on the screen, I was immediately captivated. I'd watch the show anytime
I could, never following the story, just him.

The creepy thing that I realize now, is that he played a paramedic/firefighter - and my dad was a firefighter for 30 years! Does this mean that I should find myself a good therapist?

My grandmother was a huge Liberace fan, and always watched his TV specials. And I remember the chauffeur that drove his Rolls Royce was hot, too. LOL!

Mike - Seattle, WA
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