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| show_name = Scott Baio Is 45...and Single
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| runtime = 22–24 minutes
| format = [[Reality]]
| creator = [[Eric Bischoff]]<ref name = thr /><br />[[Jason Hervey]]<ref name = thr />
| runtime = 30 Minutes
| creator = [[Eric Bischoff]] and [[Jason Hervey]]
| starring = [[Scott Baio]]
| starring = [[Scott Baio]]
| executive_producer = [[Eric Bischoff]]<ref name = thr /><br />[[Jason Hervey]]<ref name = thr /><br />[[Scott Baio]]<ref name = thr /><br />[[JD Roth]]<ref name = thr /><br />Todd A. Nelson<ref name = thr /><br />Adam Greener<ref name = thr /><br />Jeff Olde<ref name = thr /><br />Claire McCabe<ref name = thr /><br />Michael Hirschorn<ref name = thr />
| country = [[United States]]
| country = United States
| company = [[Bischoff Hervey Entertainment]]<ref name = thr>{{cite magazine |title=Baio will stay hitched to VH1 |first=Kimberly |last=Nordyke |magazine=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |volume = 401|pages= 3–4 | date = 28 August 2007 | access-date = 22 Mar 2010 | url = http://hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ia69b7a31e057937e9ca0de8410b6ad18}}</ref><br />[[3Ball Productions]]<ref name = thr /><br />[[VH1]]<ref name = thr />
| network = [[VH1]]
| network = [[VH1]]
| first_aired = [[July 15]], [[2007]]
| first_aired = {{Start date|2007|07|15}}
| last_aired = [[August 26]], [[2007]]
| last_aired = {{End date|2007|08|26}}
| related = ''[[Scott Baio Is 46...and Pregnant]]''
| num_episodes = 7
| num_episodes = 8
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'''''Scott Baio Is 45...and Single''''' is an American [[reality television]] show that aired on [[VH1]] starring [[Scott Baio]]. The second season, titled ''[[Scott Baio Is 46...and Pregnant]]'', began on January 13, 2008.
'''''Scott Baio Is 45...and Single''''' is a [[celebreality]] show, starring [[Scott Baio]]. Under the supervision of his personal life coach, Dr. Alison Arnold, he visits all of his old girlfriends over an eight-week period and asks them why they broke up. The series also features Baio's three closest friends, including [[Johnny Venocur]] (aka "Johnny V") and [[Jason Hervey]] (who co- created and also serves as writer and producer for the show along with [[Eric Bischoff]] from Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070714/COMM/707140308/-1/COMM05 |title=Single Files: Why isn't Scott Baio married? Tune into VH1 for some answers |accessdate=2007-07-23}}</ref>. The crew includes several writers, including Bischoff, who was a producer and major story-arc writer for the [[WCW]] and [[WWE]] wrestling circuits. Eric Bischoff announced that the show was extended for a second season during an interview on the Main Event radio show.

==Reviews==

Andrew Lyons, MEDIA LIFE:
"What worked so well for Scott Baio in those long ago sitcoms works equally well in the new millenium of reality television. His endearing charm and devil-may-care sensibility permeates the whole show and it makes for an entertaining half-hour of mostly light-hearted semi-self-awakening. The show is well-executed and the star is compelling."

Richard Huff, NEW YORK DAILY NEWS:
"It is an entertaining and emotional half-hour built around the one-time Hollywood hunk's quest to find out why he's still single. While it's fun to watch him struggle, in the end the show creates a sympathetic portrait of a star who has avoided the usual pitfalls of celebrity on the road to bachelorhood. And for a celebrity reality show, that's unusual and why this is worth your time."

Jessie Smith, ASSOCIATED CONTENT TV REVIEW:
"This surprisingly entertaining show gives us a glimpse into the life of Scott Baio. If you're not a fan of Baio already, you will be after watching one of the newest installments to VH1's celebreality family."

Ginia Bellafante, NEW YORK TIMES:
"The VH1 network's series SCOTT BAIO IS 45 AND SINGLE certainly deserves a place in the annals of very good reality television."

Rick Ellis, ALL YOUR TV:
"It is a charming often funny show, much more restrained and tasteful than the typical VH1 reality series. The idea sounds a bit cheesy but thanks to Scott Baio's charm, it's actually an entertaining and sometimes sweet show. Besides the entertainment value, it is also a reminder that Baio is a talented guy who deserves better roles than he's gotten in recent years."

Linda Stasi, NEW YORK POST:
"The redeeming thing here is Scott Baio himself. Still quite handsome and charming (and residually rich!), he comes across as a terrific guy. It's no wonder he got so many hot women. Who can resist a nice bad boy with a big cigar?"

TV Envy, TELEVISION GEARLIFE:
"Scott Baio, whose career has been in the dumps for quite a while, has carved himself a nice little comeback with this reality show gem. Talk about guilty pleasure."


==Synopsis==
Mandi Bierly, POPWATCH - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:
Under the supervision of his personal life coach, Dr. Alison Arnold, Baio visits some of his old girlfriends over an eight-week period in an attempt to figure out why he cannot commit to only one woman. Dr. Arnold's plan includes Baio apologizing to the exes he hurt and advises him to not see his current girlfriend, Renee, during the eight-week period.
"It's nice to turn on a celebreality show and see someone who, while obviously scarred in some way, is emotionally stable and articulate enough to handle the journey that's before him. No matter what happens to Scott Baio - who's hired life coach Doc Ali to help him find out why he's never been able to commit to a woman, including his 'basically perfect' girlfriend Renee (whom he's not allowed to see for 8 weeks) - you feel confident it won't break him. Translation: This isn't a guilty pleasure; it's just a pleasure."


The series also features Baio's three closest friends, including Johnny Venocur (aka "Johnny V") and [[Jason Hervey]] (who also created, wrote, and produced the show with Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment's [[Eric Bischoff]]).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070714/COMM/707140308/-1/COMM05 |title=Single Files: Why isn't Scott Baio married? Tune into VH1 for some answers |access-date=2007-07-23}}</ref> The crew includes several writers, including Bischoff, who held key positions within the [[World Championship Wrestling|WCW]] (president; head writer; executive producer) and [[WWE]] (on-air talent; co-writer) professional wrestling companies.
Kari Croop, COMMON SENSE MEDIA REVIEW:
"The emotional journey that unfolds is both entertaining and engaging but not necessarily for the reasons you might expect. Scott Baio is immediately likeable and you want him to succeed. But it's not because you adored him as Chachi or Charles - it's because he's humbly putting it all on the line as Scott Baio, the person. The refreshing thing is that, unlike a lot of other reality fare, SCOTT BAIO IS 45 AND SINGLE doesn't have to rely on exploitation or extremes. And that's what makes it such a pleasure to watch. It's been a long time since Scott Baio has starred in his own series but playing himself is his best role yet."


===Series finale===
Lazlo's Basement, ENTERTAINMENT NUTZ:
In the series finale, Baio comes to terms with his commitment issues and proposes to his long-time girlfriend Renee. After the proposal, Renee reveals she is pregnant.
"SCOTT BAIO IS 45 AND SINGLE delivers entertainment on several levels, the most obvious being, well, Scott Baio is 45. And single. And he's willing to document that fact in excruciating detail on national television. But this little pop culture gem doesn't stop at the tip of the entertaining iceberg. Baio wisely goes with a voiceover of his thoughts while all this is going on. He apologizes for bad behavior, listens to good advice, and does it all with a great sense of comic timing and amusement. And to top this all off, the production is clever and occasionally pretty touching."


In an interview with [[William Shatner]] (featured on ''[[Shatner's Raw Nerve]]''), Baio admitted that he and Renee had actually gotten married in their backyard prior to taping it on the reality show.
Lori Geller, TV DIVA:
"Scott Baio explores his commitment issues in a reality show that plays out like a romantic comedy. Rather than simply watching him boss around a slew of assistants, the show explores a deeper issue as Baio tries to find out why he's never married any of the women he's dated, including Playboy playmates, models and celebrities. The concept of this new show is genius."


==Episodes==
Deanna Goodson, TEAM RT:
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"The season finale of SCOTT BAIO IS 45 AND SINGLE was a satisfying end to a really good reality TV series. Throughout the show, we've seen Scott along with the help of Doc Ali tackle some serious personal issues. I have to say that this series is fantastic. Scott Baio is honest, open, and really struggling with the process. He's real and raw. And it's very refreshing to see. He's just a man trying to make a life for himself, the life he truly wants. Scott wants love like all of us do and he's afraid of dying alone like so many of us are. I'm glad that he's taking this journey and sharing it with us."
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! Episode Number
! Episode Title
! Original Air Date
! Guest Appearance
|-
| 1
| "Scott Baio Hires a Life Coach" (Part 1)
| July 15, 2007
| [[Clint Howard]], [[Erin Moran]], Scott's Mother
|-
| 2
| "Scott Baio Hires a Life Coach" (Part 2)
| July 15, 2007
| [[Nicole Eggert]], Scott's Mother
|-
| 3
| "Commitment"
| July 22, 2007
| [[Julie McCullough]]
|-
| 4
| "The Perfect Match"
| July 29, 2007
|
|-
| 5
| "Child's Play"
| August 5, 2007
|
|-
| 6
| "Intimacy"
| August 12, 2007
|
|-
| 7
| "What About Your Friends?"
| August 19, 2007
|
|-
| 8
| "Decision Time"
| August 26, 2007
| Scott's Mother
|}


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/scott_baio_is_45_and_single/series.jhtml VH1's Scott Baio Is 45...and Single website]
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Latest revision as of 14:24, 21 September 2024

Scott Baio Is 45...and Single
Created byEric Bischoff[1]
Jason Hervey[1]
StarringScott Baio
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersEric Bischoff[1]
Jason Hervey[1]
Scott Baio[1]
JD Roth[1]
Todd A. Nelson[1]
Adam Greener[1]
Jeff Olde[1]
Claire McCabe[1]
Michael Hirschorn[1]
Running time22–24 minutes
Production companiesBischoff Hervey Entertainment[1]
3Ball Productions[1]
VH1[1]
Original release
NetworkVH1
ReleaseJuly 15 (2007-07-15) –
August 26, 2007 (2007-08-26)
Related
Scott Baio Is 46...and Pregnant

Scott Baio Is 45...and Single is an American reality television show that aired on VH1 starring Scott Baio. The second season, titled Scott Baio Is 46...and Pregnant, began on January 13, 2008.

Synopsis

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Under the supervision of his personal life coach, Dr. Alison Arnold, Baio visits some of his old girlfriends over an eight-week period in an attempt to figure out why he cannot commit to only one woman. Dr. Arnold's plan includes Baio apologizing to the exes he hurt and advises him to not see his current girlfriend, Renee, during the eight-week period.

The series also features Baio's three closest friends, including Johnny Venocur (aka "Johnny V") and Jason Hervey (who also created, wrote, and produced the show with Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment's Eric Bischoff).[2] The crew includes several writers, including Bischoff, who held key positions within the WCW (president; head writer; executive producer) and WWE (on-air talent; co-writer) professional wrestling companies.

Series finale

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In the series finale, Baio comes to terms with his commitment issues and proposes to his long-time girlfriend Renee. After the proposal, Renee reveals she is pregnant.

In an interview with William Shatner (featured on Shatner's Raw Nerve), Baio admitted that he and Renee had actually gotten married in their backyard prior to taping it on the reality show.

Episodes

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Episode Number Episode Title Original Air Date Guest Appearance
1 "Scott Baio Hires a Life Coach" (Part 1) July 15, 2007 Clint Howard, Erin Moran, Scott's Mother
2 "Scott Baio Hires a Life Coach" (Part 2) July 15, 2007 Nicole Eggert, Scott's Mother
3 "Commitment" July 22, 2007 Julie McCullough
4 "The Perfect Match" July 29, 2007
5 "Child's Play" August 5, 2007
6 "Intimacy" August 12, 2007
7 "What About Your Friends?" August 19, 2007
8 "Decision Time" August 26, 2007 Scott's Mother

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Nordyke, Kimberly (28 August 2007). "Baio will stay hitched to VH1". The Hollywood Reporter. Vol. 401. pp. 3–4. Retrieved 22 Mar 2010.
  2. ^ "Single Files: Why isn't Scott Baio married? Tune into VH1 for some answers". Retrieved 2007-07-23.
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