Scott Baio Is 45...and Single

Scott Baio Is 45...and Single
Created by	Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey
Starring	Scott Baio
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	7
Production
Running time	30 Minutes
Original release
Network	VH1
Release	July 15, 2007 – August 26, 2007

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 some 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). 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 lighthearted semi-self-awakening. The show is well-executed and the star is compelling." (www.medialifemagazine.com)

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." (www.charlotte.com)

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." (www.associatedcontent.com)

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." (www.newyorktimes.com)

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." (www.allyourtv.com)

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?" (www.nypost.com)

Christian Toto, WHAT WOULD TOTO WATCH: "The biggest surprise is how intriguing Scott Baio is on the show, no matter how manufactured the character may ultimately be. He's narcissistic and uncaring at times, and he loses his patience quickly. Yet he's bright and brings a New York cynicism to the series which makes him compelling." (www.whatwouldtotowatch.com)

Mandi Bierly, POPWATCH-ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: "It's nice to turn on a celebreality show and see someone who, while obviously scarred in some way, is emotionallly 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' current 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." (www.popwatch.ew.com)

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." (www.commonsensemedia.org)

Lazlo's Basement, ENTERTAINMENT NUTZ: "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 it all off, the production is clever and occasionally pretty touching. So whether you're watching to see the trainwreck that has become Erin Moran or because you appreciate the Emmy-worthy editing and throwback soundtrack, the point is you should be watching it." (www.entertainmentnutz.com)

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 (think Paula Abdul and Kathy Griffin), 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." (www.columbusalive.com)

Deanna Goodson, TEAM RT: "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 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." (www.teamrt.com)

External links

• VH1's Scott Baio Is 45...and Single website