5 stars
Scott Will Never Change, But Sure is Fun to Watch!
July 17, 2007
I was very excited to see the promo spot for this show, as Scott Baio and I had a very serious, albeit one-sided relationship back in the late 1970’s. I would spend my last few quarters on Tiger Beat Magazine just to get the best photos and posters of Scott for my walls.
The premise of this show, is that Scott Baio, the ladies man, has come to a realization that he is “45 and Single” and wants to figure out “Why” –
He hires a life coach named Doc Ali, who instructs Scott that he must be celibate for the duration of the ‘therapy’ and that he needs to start revisiting his ex lovers, to learn why these relationships never worked out.
Some background info on Scott reveals that he has dated the same girl in different forms for the last 30 years; Pam Anderson, Julie McCullough, Nicolette Sheridan, Nicole Eggert, as well as a slew of Playboy and Penthouse girls. His type, he says is “Blonde, about 5’6”…. Nice rack…..good sense of humor” –
After seeing him with a few of these ex girlfriends, one wonders how thick Scott’s skull really is. He treated every woman he ever dated as if she were a carton of milk with a rapidly approaching expiration date stamped on her perfectly round rump. Why on earth would he ‘wonder’ or need to understand why? He’s a cad. But so charming, and such a character.
Now, of course, many people think of him as “Chachi”- which apparently irritates the living hell out of him- You can think of him as a very, very lucky kid, who got a seriously good break. This, unfortunately, shaped his awfully big, blown up head.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m enjoying this new “Celeb Reality” show immensely!
I DO have sympathy for his situation. Imagine being Scott Baio. I’m 40 myself, so I remember the first time this adorably handsome boy appeared on Happy Days, as Fonzie’s cousin, Chachi. He was INSTANTLY a phenomenon. He was one of the biggest and most popular teen stars of the 1970’s.
He parlayed that fame into another generation of fans, as the title character in “Charles In Charge” – and became a heartthrob for the 80’s as well!
He was hot alright. So hot that he jumped from girl to girl to girl, with no remorse, and seemingly, without much feeling.
Never once does he admit to being madly in love with any of these former flames. He doesn’t even admit to being ‘in love’ with his current girl of 18 months, Renee. He says he is ‘thinking about marriage’ – but you can kinda see in his eyes that he doesn’t really have the capacity to love anyone. His criteria are silly. He seems to think that a ‘perfect woman’ is actually out there. But until he dons a bra on his head a la “Weird Science” he will be [profane] out of luck.
As one friend says, “I remember you looking in the Playboy magazine and picking out women like it was a Sears Catalog. And then “Poof” they’d just show up at your house!”
Scott also has a ‘crew’ of loser guys that he hangs out with. They are interesting. One is a real dorky sorta guy, that seems like a real cheeseball. Another is Jason Hervey, who was the annoying brother on “Wonder Years” – Jason is married and has kids, but plays golf and smokes cigars with this motley crew, revealing mostly that this is his ‘guy time’ and seems to be the most level headed of the bunch.
The last friend is Johnny V. This guy is a major leech-type loser, who gloms off of Scott’s fame, and takes his leftover girls. He admits that he doesn’t want Scott to settle down, because it would mean the end of the line for the [profane] train.
All in all, you feel sorry for Scott, because he isn’t a great actor, he’s just a TV personality. He had a few good breaks, and while he’s still adorable, he’s old now. Its just sad to see him so ‘heartless’ and so cold on the inside. That still at 45 he is concerned that the woman in his life be a specific height and weight, and possess a particular breast size, eye color, hair color, and be especially good looking- is just sad.
I’m really rooting for him. I hope he develops a real personality, and I hope he lets some blood flow to his heart, and not so much his penis.
4 stars
Scott's eyes are closed
July 21, 2007
Scott is afraid to die alone. Sounds spiritual, doesn't it? If you read the review titled "Watch Closely" you will find what is missing in Scott. He is trying to fill a void... and like any addiction, the drug (in this case, sex addiction) does not fill the void, it only enlarges it. Carefully consider that what "Only God Knows..." was trying to say (though in a very confusing manner) is that there is only One who can fill that void legitimately, and He died to make peace for you and give you rest. Once you have that Cornerstone, you can build the rest of the house. Otherwise, whatever else you try to build without that solid foundation crumbles as if built on sand as soon as the storms come. I know from experience.
Another thing... listen to all the viewers who say volunteering will cure many of your selfish ails... it's true! When I came back from Katrina/Rita with the American Red Cross (30 days), I was a different person. Everyone should try giving themselves away with their clothes on for a change... it's pretty awesome!!! Be warned - it will change you!
I do wonder whether Scott is being real now, since he has not been real for so long, or whether he is interested in publicity. However, I am willing to give him kudos for listening to the Doc and trying to learn a few new tricks. I hopes his eyes open to real beauty.
Scott, I met you once at Kings Dominion in VA (backstage). If I knew then what I know now, I would have tried to warn you about the hole in your heart that can only be filled by One love. The woman you will marry is just icing when your heart is already full. Then you can be truly satisfied and start enjoying life from the inside out - finally! Trying to find peace from yet another woman is like putting the cart before the horse... woah! She doesn't exist. There is only one thing that is sure, and that is death. Who you die with is not what's important... who you live with afterward is. What could it hurt to try loving Him?... He already loves you!
Blessings
3 stars
Wish I'd seen it
July 20, 2007
The pro-mo clip was interesting....although it seems like he wants to find a woman for all the wrong reasons. If you want to grow old with someone and not die alone, you might want to look at some of their internal beauty or intellect or comparability rather than just their outside appearance.
However, I can't make a true judgement call on this one....I don't get VH1 or chanel 88, and have never seen the show...so I guess I'll just try to track down other comments or clips from here.
But it sounds like a good experiment for some men to take. Maybe it's not "what was wrong with all those women?", but rather "what is wrong with Scott"...and many men could learn from this! I doubt that Scott Baio is the only hound dog out there.
Again, I wish I got VH1, 'cause I'd be watching...if nothing other than to watch the women laugh at him as they have gone on, grown up, and lived their lives to the fullest...and he's apparently still acting as if he's in his 20's, and can't figure out why he's not "complete" !! Should be a hoot !!
