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Curlyq
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07-10-2002

Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Curlyq a private message Print Post    
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.

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Monday, January 26, 2009 - 5:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
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.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, January 26, 2009 - 6:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Chris Atkins was at his sister's wedding out of state.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 6:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
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!

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 6:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
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?

Thesnark
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09-27-2008

Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 6:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Thesnark a private message Print Post    
No they said only some would be confronted

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Sunday, February 01, 2009 - 7:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
Thanks, Thesnark. Guess I didn't catch the word "some."

Nerovh
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06-12-2005

Monday, February 02, 2009 - 11:54 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nerovh a private message Print Post    
Chris Atkins seems so nice, I don't think I would be able to "confront" him about anything anyway lol.

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, February 02, 2009 - 1:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
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.

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 6:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
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.

Kc103
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07-13-2004

Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 1:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kc103 a private message Print Post    
Well, it looks like Eric is back.

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 11:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
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!

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 3:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
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!

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 5:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
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.

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Monday, February 16, 2009 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
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.

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Monday, February 23, 2009 - 1:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
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.

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Monday, February 23, 2009 - 5:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
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!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Monday, February 23, 2009 - 6:42 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
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.

Thesnark
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09-27-2008

Monday, February 23, 2009 - 7:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Thesnark a private message Print Post    
I missed the last part. So what did they give to each of them?

Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 10:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
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.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 10:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
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.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 1:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
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. :-)

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
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.

Thesnark
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09-27-2008

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 4:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Thesnark a private message Print Post    
Thanks so much 4 the info. Got a dang phone call at the end and missed it.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 4:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
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.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 4:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
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?

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 6:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
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.