Ashley Johnson, known for her role in 'Growing Pains,' shared a childhood experience during a live taping where a fan attempted to abduct her. At the age of 7, Johnson recalled that an armed individual broke from the audience line and tried to carry her away after the production had received a threat about a gun being brought to the set. She described the security measures at that time as less stringent than they are today, noting that cast members walked past audience members to enter the studio. Johnson recounted the moment when a man lunged at her, stating that security intervened and apprehended the individual. Despite the seriousness of the situation, she mentioned that she was too young to fully understand the danger at the time.
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Ashley Johnson recounts attempted abduction incident during 'Growing Pains' taping
Ashley Johnson, a former child star from 'Growing Pains,' recounted an incident from her childhood where an armed fan attempted to abduct her during a live taping. She described the security conditions of the time and how she did not fully grasp the danger of the situation as a young child.
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'Growing Pains' child star Ashley Johnson reveals 'dark' moment armed fan tried to abduct her from set
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Ashley Johnson recounts attempted abduction incident during 'Growing Pains' taping