Later in 1980, she appeared with and in , for which she received a six-figure salary—unprecedented for a teenager.
Although the show elevated the status of all the actors involved, McNichol was particularly affected by the fame she earned from the show.
It's the scariest thing you ever want to deal with.
She was an extra in movies and stuff.
She made the statement in the hopes that her openness would help young people who are bullied because of their sexuality.
She is very popular in her fans and has a lots of fan following.