1976 – Making It Into Starring Roles
The year 1976 was a mixed year for Elliott. He got the lead in a TV show titled Once An Eagle. This was a book adaptation and he got to co-star with fellow actress Melanie Griffith. This great opportunity would be somewhat marred by the other important role he took on that year.
In the photo, we can see Elliott playing the part of Rick in the movie Lifeguard. Although he got a lot of female attention for the film, the critics were very harsh. Despite this being his first movie as the main star, the critics did not like the character.