Mark-Paul Gosselaar Slams Dustin Diamond's Book

[39ForestHills]

Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Dustin Diamond's book was ridiculous and fake. I recently watched the movie, and it's clear that it's closer to the truth... although it's obviously not the whole story.

Where were Mikey, Nikki, Tina and Milo? Didn't Dustin Diamond work with them for an entire season? The only GMMB cast member mentioned by name is Hayley Mills. Why did Tori and Stacy not even have a single line in this entire film? Does DD really remember nothing about working with them, other than the facts that the Tori storylines were mixed in with the Jessie/Kelly episodes?

Still, the movie is quite a bit better than the book of pure falsehoods.

But the movie was still largely based off of the falsehoods from the book.

[irehtman]

Originally Posted by 39ForestHills

But the movie was still largely based off of the falsehoods from the book.

Although, it wouldn’t be all falsehoods completely yet, if they had included original SBTB creator Sam Bobrick’s name in it, because you all know that both Dustin Diamond and Sam Bobrick were more permanently connected to each other than anybody else, tbh, imo…

[TMC]

In 2009, Dustin Diamond released "Behind the Bell," a tell-all memoir that effectively ended his relationship with the Saved by the Bell cast forever. But how much of it was actually true? In Part 1 of this deep dive, we look at the messy origins of the book, the ghostwriter controversy, and Dustin's bizarre take on the "Good Morning Miss Bliss" era.

We’re breaking down the first section of the book, comparing Dustin’s claims about Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, and Mario Lopez against the actual production timeline. From A&W commercials to "Screech" getting panced on The Wonder Years, we separate the facts from the fiction.

Dustin later claimed a ghostwriter fabricated most of these stories after only one interview. Do you think he was telling the truth, or was he just backpedaling after the backlash? Let’s discuss in the comments.

• 00:00 The Disastrous Legacy of Behind the Bell
• 00:48 Did Dustin Actually Write It? The Ghostwriter Claims
• 02:09 The "Good Morning Miss Bliss" Misdirection
• 03:05 Early Career: Cheese Whiz & A&W Commercials
• 03:26 Video Power & Loving Video Games
• 03:48 The Wonder Years & Fred Savage Anecdotes
• 05:13 Analyzing the Cast: Peter Engel & Mark-Paul Gosselaar
• 07:02 Tiffani Thiessen & The "Gathering Storm" Theory
• 08:31 Mario Lopez & Elizabeth Berkley Rumors
• 10:20 Lark Voorhies & The Martin Lawrence Connection
• 11:14 Dennis Haskins & Ed Alonzo
• 11:44 Coming Up in Part 2

[JO Sweet Heart]

^^^ At the end of the day, how much does any of that even still matter anymore? With him being gone now, I just pray that fences were mended before his final day took place.

God bless you and his family and former cast mates always!!!

Holly (a girl who forever misses him)

P.S. Can you believe that it has been just over five years now since his passing?

[TMC]

In Part 2 of our deep dive into Dustin Diamond’s controversial book "Behind the Bell", we look at a "week in the life" of the Bayside gang. From Monday table reads to the high-energy live tapings on Fridays, we break down the production schedule, the technical 4-camera setup, and the behind-the-scenes stories that didn't always make it to the screen.

We also examine the discrepancies between Dustin's accounts and other behind-the-scenes sources, including on-set pranks, wardrobe secrets, and the reality of filming at different studio locations like Sunset-Gower and NBC Burbank.

In this video:

• The Monday through Friday production grind.
  
• A look at the technical "ballet" of a multi-cam sitcom.
  
• Pranks on set (and the victims involved).
  
• The truth about those 2009 cast photos in the book.
  
• [00:00] Introduction: Part 2 of the Behind the Bell Deep Dive
  
• [00:21] Monday: Table Reads, Schooling, and Chronological Issues
  
• [01:35] Tuesday: Rehearsals, Blocking, and Dialogue Tweaks
  
• [02:12] The 2009 Cast Photos: Classy or Unflattering?
  
• [02:51] Wednesday: Pranks, On-Set Crushes, and "Bobo" the Carpenter
  
• [03:51] Thursday: Technical Run-Throughs & The 4-Camera Setup Explained
  
• [05:12] Friday: Double Tapings, Live Audiences, and "Cheeto" Makeup
  
• [07:15] Scripts vs. Ad-libbing: The Writers' Strict Rules
  
• [08:06] Studio Secrets: Sunset-Gower, NBC Burbank, and WWII Bunkers

[TMC]

We are diving back into Dustin Diamond's controversial memoir with Part 3 of our "Behind the Bell" retrospective. In this chapter analysis, we examine the shocking stories from the section "Famous as $#!%," uncovering the veracity behind the Saved by the Bell cast's chaotic mall tours, Disneyland exploits, and behind-the-scenes rumors.

From fact-checking "Screech's" timeline with network boss Linda Mancuso to uncovering trivia about the real-life sets of "The Max" (and Mario's!), we look closely at how these stories hold up against historical production data. Does Dustin's memoir tell the ultimate backstage truth, or are these claims strictly "alleged"?

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• 00:00 - Introduction & Cheri the Extra
• 00:38 - The Malls of America & Tour Stories
• 01:25 - "Hit Pieces" on Mark-Paul Gosselaar
• 02:08 - Riffing: Meeting Kris Kross & Mario Lopez Press Take
• 02:23 - Dustin Diamond’s Stalker Story
• 03:02 - "I'm Going to Disneyland..." Hookup Claims
• 04:06 - "Screech is a Born Cougar Hunter" & Linda Mancuso Timeline
• 05:20 - Zack & Kelly Cozy Up / The Sniper Story
• 05:46 - Making Chicks "Screech" & Trivia About The Max Set
• 07:46 - The "Tell Some" Book Discrepancies & Final Thoughts