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Smokey
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07-08-2003
| Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 9:58 am
I didn't see a thread started for this one yet, so went ahead. It's another VH1 show and was on Tuesday night. I watched it and I sort of liked it. It is hosted by Scott Baio and produced by Jason Hervey (from Wonder Years, older brother, and friend of Scott Baio's). The washed up, former teen idols are: Chris Atkins (Blue Lagoon), Eric Nies, Adrian Zmed, Billy Hufsey, Jeremy Jackson, Jamie Walters, and David Chokachi. I'm not familiar with all of them, but most. From what I can tell, the premise is that these guys want to regain their fame and that's the purpose, to help them along the way.
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Dannysgirl
Member
08-09-2007
| Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 10:29 am
I watched this (I think it's on Sunday's too)I knew most of them. Christopher Atkins still looks great - I loved all 80's movies and his Blue Lagoon is a "classic" 80's movie!
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 4:19 pm
I thought it was interesting. I don't know what these guys thought they signed up for, but if it actually gets them the xposure they need instead of dragging them through unspeakable stuff, it could be interesting.
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Nerovh
Member
06-11-2005
| Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 6:37 pm
Eric Nies and David Chokachi are getting on my nerves. It's not like either one of these was ever a huge star, they need to get a grip on themselves.
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Ohiomobprincess
Member
11-07-2003
| Thursday, January 08, 2009 - 5:28 am
I watched too, but I don't think I'll continue. Eric Nies has always been annoying. I couldn't stand him on the Real World. I did have the biggest crush on Billy Hufsey when I was a teenager 
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Panda
Member
07-15-2005
| Thursday, January 08, 2009 - 6:14 am
I always thought Eric was on the annoying side too and I really don't like his hair like that! I only caught a snippet of the show.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Thursday, January 08, 2009 - 9:27 am
There is a thread for this already...I remembered because of the photo of Billy Hufsey in the other thread. Maybe a moderator could combine? I was meaning to watch this, but haven't yet. Can't seem to remember when it's on!
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Kearie
Member
07-21-2005
| Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 3:45 pm
I watched this (I think it's on Sunday's too)I knew most of them. Christopher Atkins still looks great - I loved all 80's movies and his Blue Lagoon is a "classic" 80's movie I agree about Atkins. I always had a crush on him and am glad to find he is still a nice looking man. I never saw the Blue Lagoon because it was R rated, however, I loved him in The Pirate Movie. At the time I thot it was the funniest movie I had ever seen. I also loved his singing in that movie with Kristy McNichols. I still call That movie one of my favorites of all comedy.
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Crzndeb
Member
07-26-2004
| Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 4:58 pm
Here's the other thread, about 1/2 way down page ../156/6193648.html"#DEE7EF"> | Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Saturday, January 10, 2009 - 6:45 pm
Aw, so sorry! I did not see the other thread when I made this one.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Sunday, January 18, 2009 - 9:03 am
wow, the focus group was hard to watch. this show is more serious than i thought it would be.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, January 19, 2009 - 5:04 pm
I agree, Texannie. I thought it was going to be a little more light-hearted. I was glad Billy won the commercial. That guy from Bay Watch, the older one who was Pam Anderson's boyfriend on the show, is really egotistical. I love Christopher Atkins. I think he looks really good. I don't recall ever hearing how he was up for Footloose and how he lost the part.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Monday, January 19, 2009 - 5:23 pm
I am an episode behind, I think. I am not recording and just trying to catch it when I can. I felt sorry for them during the focus group. I thought the women were really negative...or at least that was what was shown. I guess I am a believer in balancing bad comments with good and more comfortable with that. Was Christopher Atkins the only one who received good comments? I was happy for him....it seemed to be very emotional for him to hear that stuff. I have never been a huge Christopher Atkins fan, but he seemed very sweet and has won me over. I don't think he has aged very well overall, but still has a great smile and good appeal....and the wrinkles can probably be reduced a lot with skin care, staying out of the sun and makeup! And I like a few wrinkles. It really is interesting to hear some of these guys and how much more significant they feel they were in Hollywood than I do! In some ways they have never matured....they seem to have stuck in the teenaged years and some unreal universe that is made up in their heads. But I can't help but feel compassion for them. It is a viscious industry, isn't it? I do admit I think a few of them need to be knocked down a few inches. Like the Real World guy. The poor delusional boy. (Though I did like that season of the Real World the best of any!)
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 5:40 am
I was surprised about the Footloose thing too! He seems really humble. Why is the Real World guy famous??
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 6:06 am
It's sort of funny how these guys don't like being judged on their looks. Why do they think they were teen idols anyways...because of their fabulous acting skills? They had their day in the sun and loved the attention, and I'm sure some of them took advantage of googly-eyed teenaged girls along the way. I don't feel too badly that women are now turning the tables.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 9:20 am
Texannie, The Real World guy, Eric Nies(sp?), went on to host an MTV show called The Grind. I don't know if it was on for very long or if he ever did anything after that. I didn't know he was ever considered a teen idol until this show started.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 9:55 am
I never heard of him before this show.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 10:33 am
Missed that show too! LOL
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 2:27 pm
I think it's a stretch to call him a teen idol, since he was 21 when he first appeared on tv. Or do they mean teens idolized him? 
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Nerovh
Member
06-11-2005
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 2:36 pm
I think it means that teens idolized him. But it still seems like a stretch to call him or David Chokachi an idol of any kind.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 5:36 pm
An idol in their own minds, I guess!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 - 5:40 pm
I didn't recognize a single name on the list except Chris Atkins. After I watched the first 2 eps, I realized I recognized Adrian Zmed, too. Call me crazy, and I know he is not typically sexy, but I think there is something sexy about Adrian Zmed now that he has aged a little. I think Chris is yet another good example why we should not sunbathe. His face is like leather.
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Jhezzie
Member
07-05-2001
| Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 12:03 am
Hey! Don't disrespect David Chokachi. He ain't, uh, "vibing this" at all. He don't do auditions. ROTFLMAO!
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Nerovh
Member
06-11-2005
| Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 7:15 pm
Lol, Jhezzie! You made me giggle!
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Oregonguy
Member
02-12-2006
| Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 8:55 am
unfortunately for all these guys THIS is their comeback. not any new starring roles down the road
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