Fun Facts About the Blast From the Past Known as Family Affair

12. Cissy and Jody on Broadway

While there is the unspoken curse of the child actor, there’s always a few that beat the odds. Jody and Cissy played by Johnny Whitaker and Kathy Garver respectively, are two that have done just that. Whitaker did have a brief stint with substance abuse but was able to overcome it and still performs to this day. Garver followed suit and performs as a stage actress all over the country.