Tag Archives: Saved by the Bell

Ed McMahon and “Screech” Find Ways to Make Money

Cancel the telethon… Ed McMahon got a job. Johnny Carson’s longtime “Tonight Show” sidekick, who recently made headlines when he went public about his financial woes, is off the unemployment line. The 85-year-old is heading back to the airwaves as a pitchman for Pontiac cars. McMahon reportedly shot a series of comical commercials for the car manufacturer, which will start airing Monday on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” “It felt very good to be out of the brace and working again,” McMahon, told reporters today, referring to the brace he has been forced to wear following a third neck operation. “I … Continue reading →

Don’t Judge An Actress By Her Razzie Award

I don’t know about you, but when I hear the name Elizabeth Berkley the words “Dear Abby” don’t immediately pop into my mind. Rather, I think more along the lines of “gawky teen,” “Saved by the Bell,” “Showgirls” “Razzie Award,” etc. Of course, that’s just me. According to the actress, I am in the minority. Berkley, who is best known for playing brainy Jessie Spano on NBC’s “Saved by the Bell,” says thanks to syndication her fan base is enormous—especially among young girls. The 34-year-old actress recently told PEOPLE magazine she isn’t able to walk down the street without being … Continue reading →

Screech on the Skids

Poor Dustin Diamond. If you remember, back in June, I reported that the former “Saved by the Bell” star was selling t-shirts to try to save his home. And yes, if you were wondering, I bought one. And now, there is more drama for Screech. Dustin, now a stand up comedian, was recently performing in Omaha, Nebraska at the Funny Bone Comedy Club. Supposedly, a female fan who attended the show came to Dustin’s room in the middle of the night and tried to steal his PSP video games. Huh? Dustin said that the woman had been hanging around when … Continue reading →

Help Save Screech’s House

If you mention the name Dustin Diamond, few people recognized it. But, if you mention the name Screech, almost everyone immediately thinks of the nerdy character from the teen show “Saved by the Bell.” Dustin began playing the Samuel ‘Screech’ Powers character when he was only ten years old. As he played Screech over the years, America literally watched him grown up. He was so well-known, he is ranked #16 on the VH1 list of 100 Greatest Kid Stars. After “Saved by the Bell” ended its seven-year run, Dustin decided to become a stand up comedian. Leaving the Hollywood limelight, … Continue reading →