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by Molly McCall
Thu, August 30, 2007, 3:00 am PDT

Oh, for the days when Chachi ruled the roost. Or when Charles truly was in charge. For many, those halcyon times are long gone. But not for the die-hard fans at Baio Watch. This unwavering cadre of two maintains a strict routine of tracking news and reporting sightings of actor Scott Baio, "the man the myth the legend." The pair has monitored appearances of the heartthrob roaming the Hollywood hills, Bigfoot-style. They've listed the top 10 facts about the "Happy Days" thespian (#10: He only wears bikini briefs). And they've worked tirelessly to alert the public that in California it is illegal, repeat, illegal, "to touch, talk, or stare" at the tanned celebrity. Now that VH-1 has granted a second season to the star's reality show, we rest easy knowing the Baio watchers are on call.

Filed under: Actors, Celebrities, Humor

by Molly McCall
Mon, January 15, 2007, 3:00 am PST

Ah, the Web. Before this wondrous means of communication, we just wondered where Cheryl Tiegs is now, what Shaun Cassidy does today, or whatever happened to the chubby kid from "Bad News Bears." Now, we know. Ain't it grand? Indulging in the online mania for stars of yesteryear, pop culture blog Yes But No But Yes periodically dips its toe in this nostalgic look back. From its reports, we've learned that the music director of "School House Rock" continues to perform in upstate Pennsylvania. That Blair from "Facts of Life" got religion. And that Rudy Huxtable now looks darn good. The enthusiasts behind this series believe firmly in paying proper respect to the poster girls of time gone by. Saturday morning babes, after-hours blondes, hot chicks of the Reagan era, and Barker's beauties (yes, Bob Barker) all get another turn in the spotlight. We love technology.

Filed under: Actors, Celebrities

by Molly McCall
Mon, January 01, 2007, 3:00 am PST

Hey, you may be stuck now, cleaning the floors at Dairy Queen, delivering papers, or clearing tables for the local Mexican restaurant. But that doesn't mean you'll be there forever. A salesgirl who fitted bras at a Denver department store went on to become the United States secretary of state. A janitor transformed himself into a best-selling novelist. A shoeshine man became a roaring juggernaut of the airwaves. And a lifeguard grew to be a legendary actor, known for his cackling laughter and verging-on-losing-it style. Hardly Famous chronicles these humble tales of beginning and so many more. So, next time you're feeling blue about your job, remember this: Brando dug ditches. Cyndi Lauper cleaned dog runs. And Tommy Lee Jones was once known for nothing more than being Al Gore's roommate. There's always tomorrow.

Filed under: Actors, Celebrities, Work

by Molly McCall
Thu, December 14, 2006, 3:00 am PST

We live in a mad, mad celebrity culture. Yet only the most motivated of us are out on the red carpet snapping pictures with the stars. Hey, we're not advocating a career in the stalkerazzi here. When Alan Light adds to his glittering collection of celebri-images, he does so with the permission of Mr. and Ms. Big. Well, most of the time. Looking through Alan's photo set is like blasting back in time. Here comes Lucille Ball; there goes Sammy Davis, Jr.; and, wow, that's Richard Pryor and River Phoenix. Ah, the days gone by. Alan's shots of Sylvester Stallone, Tom Cruise, and Mel Gibson reveal that gang looking oh-so-young—and far from the ravages of time or notoriety. A young and vital Michael J. Fox made us feel wistful, while a young and vital O.J. Simpson kind of weirded us out. Ellen and Anne posed together, Bruce and Demi strolled together, and Robin Williams and his moustache hit the town. For that final parting, we can all be grateful.
by Molly McCall
Wed, December 06, 2006, 3:00 am PST

The posts on Jackie Chan's official blog frequently begin "When I woke up..." and end "...I immediately went to bed." In between, the legendary actor expounds on everything from germs to Home Depot. Inexplicable laughter occasionally punctuates the posts: "There are a lot of children... who came to visit the set, probably to see me work on the fight sequence. Ha! Ha! Ha!" And he really likes the word "really." But just when things feel like they're tending to the banal or gushy, a stunt goes awry and he absorbs a blow that would hospitalize the average human. Then he gets up and continues with the shoot. His thoughts on dangerous stunts are fascinating (they horrify him), and we love the collection of photos the action star snapped of people napping on the set. If he didn't remind us so regularly that he himself sleeps, we wouldn't believe it.


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