Classic TV Icons Celebrate Writer & Actor Herbie J Pilato at “Forever Young” Birthday Gala
The classic TV stars turned out for author, producer, actor and TV personality Herbie J Pilato’s “Forever Young” Birthday Gala, which was held on October 9, 2025, at The Castaway Restaurant and Event Center in Burbank, California.
Those attending included Hollywood icons Ron Dante (of The Archies, who performed his legendary hit, “Sugar, Sugar”), Dean Butler (Little House on the Prairie), Eric Scott (The Waltons), Lydia Cornell (Too Close For Comfort/Curb Your Enthusiasm), Kung Fu series creator Ed Spielman, Larry Thomas (The Soup Nazi from Seinfeld), Caryn Richman (The New Gidget/The Bradys), Jerry Houser (The Brady Brides and Summer of ‘42), BarBara Luna (Star Trek+ hundreds more TV and movie appearances), trailblazing actress Irene Tsu, and Oscar-winning designer Doug Drexler, among others.
In addition to the attendees, special video messages were sent from actors Louis Herthum (Murder, She Wrote), Tina Cole (My Three Sons/The King Family Specials), Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman (Land of the Lost) and more.
Fun was had by all and Lydia Cornell shared some special moments from the night on her social media accounts.
As Herbie J concluded, “It was a memorable and remarkable night with so many beautiful people who have decorated with elegance the classic television and movie landscape and beyond.” See below for photos of the event.
The Classic TV Red Carpet
Pictured (from left): Larry Thomas (‘The Soup Nazi” from Seinfeld), Ron Dante (The Archies), Eric Scott (The Waltons), Ed Spielman (creator of Kung Fu), Herbie J Pilato, Lydia Cornell (Too Close For Comfort), and Dean Butler (Little House on the Prairie).
Caryn Richman, Herbie and Jerry Houser
The New Gidget and A Very Brady Christmas star Caryn Richman and beloved actor/voiceover king Jerry Houser (known for The Brady Brides and Summer of ’42) pose with birthday boy Herbie J Pilato.
Ron Dante of The Archies performs his 1969 hit “Sugar, Sugar.”
Dean Butler and Katherine Butler
Dean Butler, who played Almanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie, attended the event with his wife Katherine Butler.
Jimmy Cortiana and BarBara Luna
Guest Jimmy Cortiana and legendary Star Trek actress BarBara Luna
Lydia Cornell and Lawrence Levy
Lydia Cornell, who played Sara Rush on Too Close For Comfort (1980-85) and is an award-winning director, writer and actor, poses with Lawrence Levy, screenwriter, author and producer.