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vio · 08-04-2009, 02:59 AM

Nothing here that we don't already know, but apparently this reunion controversy is big news around the web right now.

Three Stories from Saved By the Bell
by Mike Krumboltz

Few TV shows enjoy such fantastic devotion as "Saved by the Bell." Never mind that it's full of horrible jokes, horrendous fashion, and the hardest working laugh track in show business. "SBTB" still inspires big searches... and big controversies. Here's a rundown of three scandals currently gripping the alumni of Bayside High.

The Screech's Book
Dustin Diamond, who played Screech, has had a tough go since leaving his hit TV show. There have been money problems, a fight to keep his home from foreclosure, and even (ew!) a sex tape. A tell-all book seems like a natural, and that's what Mr. Diamond set out to write. However his memoir about his time on "SBTB" has been dropped by publisher Gotham Books. Some say that it was because many of the salacious details were "unverifiable," a charge that Diamond's reps refute. Regardless, the book has since been picked up by a smaller publisher. Good thing, as Diamond owes some serious back taxes.

Belding Betrayed!
As played by Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding was the clueless if lovable principal on "Saved by the Bell." He was no A.C. Slater, but he was still a key member of the cast. So, you can imagine that ol' Belding was a wee bit perturbed that he'd been left out of the recent People magazine reunion. New York Magazine reports that Mr. Haskins called into a Detroit radio show to "voice his displeasure." In the interview, Haskins referred to himself in the third person saying, "If anybody deserved to be on that cover, it was Dennis Haskins." While his feelings were hurt by the slight, Haskins wants his fans to know that Dennis Haskins will live.

Where's Screech?
Mr. Belding wasn't the only "SBTB" cast member to miss out on the People reunion. Diamond was doubly dissed. Not only did Screech not appear in the 2009 photo, he was also photoshopped out of the 1989 inset. New York Magazine, which is clearly all over the "SBTB" beat, dug up the original photo and discovered that Screech had been "erased" and cropped out of People's version. It's enough to make you almost feel sorry for the most annoying character in the history of TV. Almost.

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SBTB Geek · 08-04-2009, 03:09 AM

Saved by the Bell has been getting so much buzz lately. Too bad that there's nothing to promote other than the TBS re-runs.
It's been getting more coverage than most of the fall 2009 line-up.

TeeVeeCloset · 08-04-2009, 10:33 AM

Like him or not, Jimmy Fallon is the one to thank.....now where are the new print ads or new campaign that the entire series is available on DVD...this is the time to create new sales!

08-04-2009, 02:59 AM	#1
vio Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 17, 2006 Location: The dark side of the moon Posts: 105	Diamond/Haskins Debacle Makes Headlines Nothing here that we don't already know, but apparently this reunion controversy is big news around the web right now. Three Stories from Saved By the Bell by Mike Krumboltz Few TV shows enjoy such fantastic devotion as "Saved by the Bell." Never mind that it's full of horrible jokes, horrendous fashion, and the hardest working laugh track in show business. "SBTB" still inspires big searches... and big controversies. Here's a rundown of three scandals currently gripping the alumni of Bayside High. The Screech's Book Dustin Diamond, who played Screech, has had a tough go since leaving his hit TV show. There have been money problems, a fight to keep his home from foreclosure, and even (ew!) a sex tape. A tell-all book seems like a natural, and that's what Mr. Diamond set out to write. However his memoir about his time on "SBTB" has been dropped by publisher Gotham Books. Some say that it was because many of the salacious details were "unverifiable," a charge that Diamond's reps refute. Regardless, the book has since been picked up by a smaller publisher. Good thing, as Diamond owes some serious back taxes. Belding Betrayed! As played by Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding was the clueless if lovable principal on "Saved by the Bell." He was no A.C. Slater, but he was still a key member of the cast. So, you can imagine that ol' Belding was a wee bit perturbed that he'd been left out of the recent People magazine reunion. New York Magazine reports that Mr. Haskins called into a Detroit radio show to "voice his displeasure." In the interview, Haskins referred to himself in the third person saying, "If anybody deserved to be on that cover, it was Dennis Haskins." While his feelings were hurt by the slight, Haskins wants his fans to know that Dennis Haskins will live. Where's Screech? Mr. Belding wasn't the only "SBTB" cast member to miss out on the People reunion. Diamond was doubly dissed. Not only did Screech not appear in the 2009 photo, he was also photoshopped out of the 1989 inset. New York Magazine, which is clearly all over the "SBTB" beat, dug up the original photo and discovered that Screech had been "erased" and cropped out of People's version. It's enough to make you almost feel sorry for the most annoying character in the history of TV. Almost. http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/92875/?fp=1

08-04-2009, 10:33 AM	#3
TeeVeeCloset Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2003 Posts: 1,873	Like him or not, Jimmy Fallon is the one to thank.....now where are the new print ads or new campaign that the entire series is available on DVD...this is the time to create new sales!
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08-04-2009, 03:09 AM	#2
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Saved by the Bell has been getting so much buzz lately. Too bad that there's nothing to promote other than the TBS re-runs. It's been getting more coverage than most of the fall 2009 line-up.