Dustin diamond caught up with his saved by the bell costar and extra host mario lopez and finally revealed the truth about his 2009 tell all book, behind the bell, in a. The teleplay for the film was based on the 2009 dustin diamond book, behind the bell the film is the first film of the unauthorized series, followed by the unauthorized full. The unauthorized saved by the bell story is a 2014 american television film that aired on lifetime on september 1, 2014. Dustin diamond, who played screech on saved by the bell, wrote a tellall book called behind the bell, in which he made some pretty bold.
Dustin diamonds tellall saved by the bell book reveals. In 2009, dustin diamond wrote behind the bell, a scandalous tell all that revealed what life was reportedly like on the set of saved by the bell, nbcs still beloved series that ran from 1989. But diamond wasnt done using his saved by the bell fame to his advantage, writing a negative tell all called behind the bell in 2009. I hoped if i kept reading, he would stop be so whiny and tell some good stories but. Aceshowbiz %cmarkpaul gosselaar% has blasted %cdustin diamond% for saying bad things about his experience working on saved by the bell in his 2009 tell all book. Markpaul gosselaar holds no grudge toward saved by the bell co. The former teen star, who famously played screech in saved by the bell, has publicly apologised to his former costars after he made damaging claims about them in a tell all book dustin, 39. Saved by the bell book left dustin diamond with major regrets its been a while since dustin screech diamond has been in the spotlight. Also appeared in the television series the wonder years 1988. Since gosselaar said goodbye to the show in 1994, hes moved on to a successful career in television. Since that book has been published and turned into a lifetime movie called the unauthorized saved by the bell story, it has been revealed that diamonds tellall was far from the truth. Zack morris himself, markpaul gosselaar, said he was not happy with what he heard and read from dustin diamonds tell all book about their time on saved by the bell, saying in an interview with. Saved by the bell s sex, cheating, and cocaine secrets revealed in new tell all book the bombshell tome allegedly tells the real story behind the early 90s show share. Markpaul gosselaar reacts to dustin diamonds saved by.
According to a 2009 tellall book called behind the bell by dustin diamond screech, t here was a much darker side to saved by the bell behind the scenes. Screech to write the saved by the bell tellall you never. Which explains our reaction to the news that dustin diamond, whose highpitched nerdy exploits as samuel screech powers figured prominently in nearly thirteen. Saved by the bells sex and cocaine secrets revealed in. Speaking of airing dirty laundry, dustin diamond aka screech wrote a memoir, behind the bell. Screech writes saved by the bell tell all courtesy of nbc sometimes a book deal comes along that you never knew you were waiting for, but, once its announced, you realize it has been your. In fact, the actor has admitted that he did not even write most of the book himself. A new bombshell tellall book allegedly reveals the sex and cocaine secrets of the shows less than squeaky clean cast and crew. Screech writes saved by the bell tellall courtesy of nbc sometimes a book deal comes along that you never knew you were waiting for, but, once its announced, you realize it has been your.
If there ever was a feud between the former saved by the bell costars, gosselaar. Markpaul gosselaar fires back at dustin diamond for. Dustin diamond blasts tellall saved by the bell book and hopes to. Dustin diamond, who played the lovable samuel screech powers on the 90s comedy saved by the bell, dished some dirty details on his childhood costars in his new tell all book behind the bell. Of course, though, diamonds castmates were quick to refute these behindthescenes secrets. But dont feel sorry for dustin diamond because hes doomed to spend the rest of his life stereotyped into a perpetual inescapable vacuum where hell only be known as screech from saved by the bell. Surely anyone wanting a saved by the bell book for grownups these days should get dustin diamonds screechs 2009 tell all. Its been years since markpaul gosselaar and dustin diamond shared the screen together on the nbc sitcom saved by the bell. Actor dustin diamond won the hearts of saved by the bell viewers as screech, one of the most popular nerds of the 90s. For the firsttime, diamond presents the inside story of the young cast from saved by the bell that the viewing public thought were so lucky. While in fifth grade, he portrayed 8thgrader samuel screech powers in the television series good morning, miss bliss 1987, which evolved into saved by the bell 1989 and its various television movies and spinoffs. Riding that wave crest, chasing a big maverick, or riding that bell s beach saved by the bell wave the wave of a lifetime for this producer peter engel. Markpaul gosselaar fires back at dustin diamond for saved by the bell tell all book.
The actor, who played screech in the hit 90s show, insisted he wasnt behind some of the books contents. Dustin diamond caught up with his saved by the bell costar and extra host mario lopez and finally revealed the truth about his 2009 tellall book. Lifetime to air the unauthorized saved by the bell story. According to a 2009 tellall book called behind the bell by dustin diamond screech, there was a much darker side to saved by the bell behind the scenes. Dustin diamonds book, behind the bell could have been better, if edited by. Dustin diamond apologizes to his saved by the bell costars for. The book was used as the main inspiration for the lifetime. Screechs saved by the bell tellall makes some damning. No we all want to know the unbelievable saved by the bell sex.
Learn the dark, behindthescenes story of the cast and crews extreme lifestyle. Dustin diamond apologizes to his saved by the bell co. Gosselaar isnt bothered by diamonds 2009 tell all book. Saved by the bell tell all book by screech morrisseysolo. Nicki swift is the top source for all the best dirt and juiciest gossip on the celebs you. According to a 2009 tell all book called behind the bell by dustin diamond screech, t here was a much darker side to saved by the bell behind the scenes. It was directed by jason lapeyre, produced by harvey kahn and written by ron mcgee. Dustin diamond talks time in jail, saved by the bell.
The one thing dustin diamond is most embarrassed about. Lopez also brought up the tell all book, behind the bell, that got diamond in trouble with his former costars. The book is truly a full on triumphant journey filled with a treasure trove of exciting times, filled with everything you. It was a powerful saved by the bell reunion as dustin diamond sat down with extras mario lopez for his first interview since being released from. The unauthorized saved by the bell story wikipedia. Dustin diamond, known for his role as the nerdy screech, claimed he did not write the infamous saved by the bell tell all book in an. Dustin diamond apologizes to saved by the bell cast for salacious tell all. Gosselaar isnt bothered by diamonds 2009 tellall book. Originally, his book was set to be published by gotham books, but the publisher dropped it several months ago after. Markpaul gosselaar on negative saved by the bell book. Saved by the bell is officially coming back and people shared a first look at the shows reboot earlier this week. Dustin diamond apologizes to saved by the bell cast for. Plus, a dishy tellall penned by diamond caused a major rift between one.
Since that book has been published and turned into a lifetime movie called the unauthorized saved by the bell story, it has been revealed that diamonds tell all was far from the truth. While screech dustin diamond was banned from the recent saved by the bell reunion in people magazine, fans will still get a chance to see him in print when his tell all memoir, behind the bell is released on september 29, the ny observer reported. Diamonds 2009 memoir behind the bell is the basis for lifetimes upcoming movie the unauthorized saved by the bell. A new tell all book claims tiffaniamber thiessen romanced both mario lopez and markpaul gosselaar on the hit tv series saved by the bell sparks. Screech aka dustin diamond says hes sorry for tellall. Dark secrets the saved by the bell cast tried to hide. Screechs saved by the bell tell all dropped by gotham books, resold by leon neyfakh 072909 9. Dustin diamond apologizes to his saved by the bell costars for tellall book. Dustin diamond is best known for his character samuel screech powers in the late 80s and 90s on the longrunning american tv teen sitcom saved by the bell sbtb. Markpaul gosselaar slams dustin diamonds saved by the. Saved by the bell allegations we learned from screechs tellall. Behind the bell, which gotham books preempted from objective.
Dustin neil diamond born january 7, 1977 is an american actor, director, standup comedian, and musician best known for his role as samuel screech powers throughout the saved by the bell franchise. Dustin diamond says he was shocked and appalled by a tell all book about his days in hit tv show saved by the bell the actor, who played screech in the 90s series, hit the headlines for the. Markpaul gosselaars costar bashes screechs bell tellall. Attended zion lutheran school in anaheim, california. Markpaul gosselaar holds no grudge toward saved by the. The saved by the bell gang spends spring break want to read. Dustin diamond blasts tellall saved by the bell book and. Hollywood, may 19 upi dustin diamond has cleared the air regarding his time in jail and the tell all saved by the bell book with former costar mario lopez on extra. Screechs saved by the bell tellall dropped by gotham. In this tell all book, the actor reveals wild claims about the show, as well as about his fellow cast members. If there ever was a feud between the former saved by the bell costars, gosselaar has moved on from it. Markpaul and lark were the original zack and kelly while the heart of saved by the bell was the onagainoffagain romance between zack morris and kelly kapowski, it was actually markpaul gosselaar and lark voorhies, who played lisa turtle, that had a relationship behind the scenes.
Then in 2009, he wrote a tell all book in which he claimed his costars were having sex with each other and using drugs on the set. His fellow saved by the bell alumni have all moved on elisabeth berkley has her nudity and mario lopez has his gratuitous selflove, for example but he hasnt. Getty images dustin diamonds new memoir from the saved by the bell years is out, but dont expect any bombshells. Dustin diamond apologizes to saved by the bell costars. A more valid criticism is that the narrative is all over the place and diamond.
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