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Curlyq
Member
07-10-2002
| Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 8:05 pm
I just caught this on TVLand last night. While I had never heard of half of them, I was shocked when I saw that one of them was Billy Hufsey. I kept looking at his face and wondering who he was and why there was something familiar about him. If they hadn't put his name on the screen I would've never figured it out. I had such a crush on him when I was a teenager. "Fame" was my favorite show at the time. He wasn't the best actor, but he had a sincere quality about him that I just adored. Then I completely forgot he existed until I saw this show last night. It was kind of nice seeing guys supporting each other as they go over the tough times they've been through. Felt a little like celebrity rehab, but not as unpleasant. I'm not sure why some of these guys who were stars back in the 80's would want to be famous again. Things have changed over the years. Nowadays celebrities are hounded like criminals, and their every move can be posted online.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Monday, January 26, 2009 - 5:53 pm
Oh yuck....Eric and the urine shampoo. So are a lot of fried foods the reason his hair looks so greasy? My best friend from high school would have called him "a walking flea market." He just seems dirty. When Cooper was hugging him after their session I was yelling "Don't touch the hair!!!!" I am identifying with the ones who are having a tough time of it....I would hate the ploys to get my picture taken. But then again, I am not in show business and if I were I would hope I would find a way to make it work for me. They do like whine like little boys now and again, though! I missed Christopher Adkins in this episode. I actually think there may have been some interest in his picture.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Monday, January 26, 2009 - 6:57 pm
Chris Atkins was at his sister's wedding out of state.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 6:14 pm
So I guess Eric is history then. Oh well, I think there's only about 3 episodes or so left. They said it was an 8 episode run. Jamie Walters seems the most down-to-earth out of the bunch to me. How sad was it that many of his fans turned on him after his character pushed Donna Martin down the stairs. Geesh!
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 6:16 pm
Oh...and who came to "confront" David and Christopher from their past? Did they not show all of the guys talking to someone? I don't recall seeing them being shown in that segment. Was someone there?
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Thesnark
Member
09-27-2008
| Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 6:33 pm
No they said only some would be confronted
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 7:52 pm
Thanks, Thesnark. Guess I didn't catch the word "some."
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Nerovh
Member
06-12-2005
| Monday, February 02, 2009 - 11:54 am
Chris Atkins seems so nice, I don't think I would be able to "confront" him about anything anyway lol.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, February 02, 2009 - 1:16 pm
Eric Nies was a model before he got the gig on MTV's the grind, and that was even before the Real World. I remember cutting a picture of him out of Seventeen Magazine and hanging it on my wall. He was really hot then.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 6:00 pm
Was just driving home from the gym and caught some of Cooper Lawrence's radio show (she's the female that leads their sessions on the show.) Jeremy Jackson was her guest. You know, I haven't liked him that much on the real show, but he got to me a bit on the radio. Seemed vulnerable and sweet. He let a spoiler slip, which I won't discuss here (because I don't know how to do a spoiler box and don't feel like figuring it out and it really wasn't that big a surprise.) This week's episode evidently features Jeremy and his reaction to Eric leaving. They also said he used to date Audrina from The Hills and they talked about that a bit. You can listen to her show online (cooperlawrenceshow.com) and tonight's episode should be on her website by tomorrow. It would be at the first of the second hour. I enjoy her radio show, by the way. It's all talk and they have fun regular guests on celebrity-type subjects (like a guy from Us Weekly) and do a lot of call-in stuff with their listeners. Some regulars in that crowd, too. I like listening to people talk about nothing, so it entertains me. I usually listen to episodes online as I work...I don't listen to the radio much at night, so I usually miss it when it airs. A lot of the Teen Idols have been on the show in the past few weeks.
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Kc103
Member
07-13-2004
| Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 1:12 am
Well, it looks like Eric is back.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 11:42 am
That was the spoiler that Jeremy Jackson let slip on the radio show. I knew Eric was doing press after the show so I figured he had to be back!
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 3:11 pm
I just caught up on the last two episodes. Gee, the level of ego! Made me sad for them. I also was amazed at how inept some of them were at these sort of auditioning experiences. Isn't this much of what they do? Has noone taught them how to maximize a minute and how to create a good first impression? No wonder they are having problems getting jobs. I wonder if they look at these shows and really see themselves as they are or if they look at it all as another acting opportunity or are just counting how much screen time they are getting. It probably would be interesting for anyone to see themselves on film with their bosses or potential bosses at different points in our career. Or even with our friends and family!
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 5:13 pm
I don't know how much of a spoiler that was from Jeremy because they actually showed Eric coming back on last week's episode, a week ago today. So, it's already been shown that he comes back. A new episode is out today. I'm going to watch it later tonight. Actually, I think it's being shown again at 8 PM Eastern time.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Monday, February 16, 2009 - 4:13 pm
No, it was on before the show aired. I was referring to his interview on Cooper Lawrence's radio show (she is the therapist on the show) he was on the week before that episode aired.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Monday, February 23, 2009 - 1:18 pm
I love how this show ended yesterday. How great the guys are so supportive of each other and they each get a different break in the business. Now, they may end up not doing anything, but they are all shots they would not have had otherwise. Who would believe a VH1 show would be so great.
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Yesitsme
Member
08-24-2004
| Monday, February 23, 2009 - 5:05 pm
I know Sadiesmom! I thought it was going to be very cheesy and exploitative, but they were kind to the guys and yet didn't whitewash the egos. They showed them as human beings. In some cases they are damaged from their past experiences I think, but even that I had some compassion about by the end. My favorite throughout was Christopher Atkins... and I wasn't a huge fan in his heyday. He seems very sincere and unspoiled. I hope he has great success. I think even though he has worked quite a bit, he has never lost that Blue Lagoon label. I think maybe this could have helped him...and I would not have believed that! I wonder if Jeremy Jackson has grown up enough to handle more success, but on the other hand I think he almost needs the attention. He seems to be such a fragile soul. Jamie Walters is interesting. He denies that he wants to be famous again...well, why the heck did he come on the show? I think he wants it but is afraid to speak it for some reason. I guess fear or a lack of self-confidence. He needs to do it, though, so he can focus on the next steps. I wish them all success. And I hope they do a second season!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Monday, February 23, 2009 - 6:42 pm
I caught it this afternoon and was pleased by the ending. My daughter who hadn't even watched any of it was surprised by the way the guys all really seemed to care about each other. I hope that things go well for all of them.
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Thesnark
Member
09-27-2008
| Monday, February 23, 2009 - 7:29 pm
I missed the last part. So what did they give to each of them?
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 10:36 am
If you get a chance, catch the show. It was fantastic. Remember how they had applause of fans in the beginning and brought them into an empty theater? This time they brought them into a full room, filled with family and friends. I will try to remember what they got Jeremy got a publicist and a job hosting a show Billy got a video on VH1 Adrian got a theater to give his one man show to Hollywood, rather than a cruise Chris got a an audition for one job and a job offer for a pilot, no audition neccessary from one of the gate keepers Jamie got studio time to record his musicI forget what Billie got. David got time to train with a noted teacher of TV hosts - he was very happy Everyone got something tailored to them.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 10:38 am
David also got a meeting with executives at F/X. Eric got a meeting with the MTV publishing for his book and something for his documentary too, can't remember what. Adrian also got a meeting at Nickelodeon Studios about a pilot for a TV show.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 1:38 pm
Sounds so great! I have this recorded but haven't had time to watch it yet. I look forward to seeing it. I really did enjoy this show. I like Eric a lot. I'm not a Real World fan, so wasn't aware of him before. I thought he seemed like a genuine person (and very quirky) and also thought he was great to look at. 
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 3:18 pm
Smokey, I enjoy looking at Eric too. He's a little different but I think his heart was very genuine. I think all the guys' hearts were in the right place. I was never to keen on Billy Huffsy, I always thought he seemed very conceited but this show changed my mind about him.
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Thesnark
Member
09-27-2008
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 4:07 pm
Thanks so much 4 the info. Got a dang phone call at the end and missed it.
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Smokey
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 4:39 pm
I am going to watch it tonight. I do not even remember Billy Huffsey or Adrian what's his name. I didn't watch the shows they were on, apparently.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 4:50 pm
I only remember Billy Huffsey from Fame. I didn't watch TJ Hooker (Adrian Zmed), but remember him from that time period. I really enjoyed this show! I wonder if they'll try it again next year?
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 6:47 pm
When my daughter was really small, she loved Grease 2 and had to watch it over and over again. Adrain Zmed was in it and that's what I think of when I see him.
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