The Gods of Yore Who Yet Breathe Today

    It is impossible to overstate the extent to which pretty-boy 1970s TV and pop music stars such as Scott Baio, David Cassidy, and--here, in all his glory--Leif Garrett shaped the physical and sensual sensibilities of at least some of us in that decade.
   Today, sadly, drugs have hollowed out Mr. Garrett. Back then, though, he was a shining light of willowy youth, all tousled hair and pouty mouth. He was--to some, at least--compelling whether casual in a sweater with his hands on cocked hips; backlit haloed, gazing blankly; or laughably butched up in leather and tie.
   Not surprisingly, he was as hated in his way as Justin Bieber is today. But that's no surprise. Pretty boys draw the ire of many--and the lust of them and many more.