Screech is in danger of losing his house, but you can help, with just $15.
Yesterday, Dustin Diamond, formerly of Saved By the Bell, told Howard Stern’s listeners that he needs about 30,000 of you to help him raise $250,000 over the next 30 days in order to save his Wisconsin home from foreclosure. But you might ask: "What do I get in return for this generous $15 contribution to the Save Screech’s House fund — besides the piece of mind of knowing that I am supporting a fine, young artist? A ticket to a Zach Attack benefit show? Perhaps a charity lunch hosted by Screech’s robot roommate Kevin?
No, you get a T-shirt — pardon me, a "D-shirt" — that says "I paid $15 to help Screech save his house."
A $20 donation gets you a D-shirt signed with an obscene remark directed toward a New York Capital Exchange employee that Screech initially relied on to help him save his house. (Snap! Sock it to him, Screech. You give it to him like you gave it to Horshack in the second round of your Celebrity Boxing 2 match.)
But seriously, PopWatch readers: Give and give generously to Dustin Diamond. He did unto others when he let Jesse Spano be valedictorian just because he knew how much it meant to her. Now it’s time for us to do unto Screech.
(A single tear.)
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I’m sorry but I think the regular talent on these boards are on vacation. Some of the blog headlines are WAY WAY out there, like this one.
Where is Michael?
I agree. Dustin, buy a small condo and get your Masters Degree. Your acting career is over.
I agree, Ed.
Hey. Hey. Scott Brown rules. Leave him alone.
oh crap, I mean kate sullivan. kate sullivan rules. cmon, that video was funny.
Um, well I listened to this on Stern yesterday, so I think it’s timely and topical.
Diamond also made some hilarious claims about his anatomy. Stern went from feeling really bad for him about the whole house thing, to kind of being like “Yeah right.”
This is insane and kind of highlarious.
He can’t afford to keep his house? Funny, apparently he can afford to hit the theme park circuit, though–I saw him at least 3 times at Disneyland over Memorial Day weekend.
OK, rocket scientists, 30,000 people times $15 is $450,000. Why help someone that could have been rich for the rest of his life on what he made! The show’s in syndiciated–if he had any brains, he would have a cut of that. Anywhoo, for a donation with tangible results, send the $15 you would have sent to the has-been to me, GoddessLu, who is in danger of being evicted from her 2 BR NH apt. within the next month or so. Right now, $10,000 would pay the back rent and pay off my 9 year old Toyota Corolla that fortunately has been running well for the most part. All I need is 677 people to send that same $15 to my family if you really want to help and have the extra money. If you have PayPal, the GoddessLu@msn.com has an account–other POB 1381, Concord, NH 03302. What will you get for your investment? Knowing that (1) a gifted and talented child will continue in the best public schools in the state, (2) knowing that you are helping the survivor of abuse at the hands of an alcoholic ex-husband (currently incarcerated so no support) FINALLY get back on her feet; and (3) if you provide your e-mail address, an update for the next year on how we’re doing and how you’ve helped us (if you don’t want to hear from us, don’t leave your e-mail). That extra $155 will be accounted for too–no fuzzy Screechy math. Shame on you Screech!!!
You know, here’s the thing. Not to be uppity of anything, but there are a lot of hungry, homeless people in this country who don’t go around begging for $15 from 30,000 people to bail them out. Screech got himself into this mess – he ought to get himself out of it.
Besides, if what he said on Stern about his “manhood” is true, then I’m sure there’s tons of work available for him in the adult entertainment industry.
Ok. First off if anyone knows their television history comedian and children’s host Soupy Sales got busted for pulling this stunt on television, except in Sale’s case his swared that it was supposed to be a joke. Sales told children to take the “little green paper” out of their parents wallet and send it to him. He even gave the mailing address to the studio he filmed the show. He figured that a seven year old would not remember an address or how to address an envelope. What he learned was that he should not underestimate kids. Once the money(the real green slips of paper) came through the mail, his show was pulled. Goddess is correct that Dustin’s show is in syndicate but he only gets 15 percent of the cut. Chris Knight can tell you that. Most of the money goes to the producers of the show. Why do you think people like Nichelle Nicols do conventions? If she actually got a serious cut from the Star Trek syndication then she’s be raking in the dough. Anyway Dustin, take the money that you have and start a new job. Take some graphics arts courses or something.
Actually, Kate, the T-shirt says “I paid $15 to help Screeech save his house.” That extra E alone is worth $15, no?
Get a job. That’s what I do to pay my mortgage. Charity starts at home and I’m starting at my home.
Anyone who contributes has more money than sense.
Who’s paying for that Web site?
Sorry he can’t afford his house. Learn to adjust. There are people that don’t have a home at all or living in what they can afford. Live alittle less extravagant. There are people who can’t even afford health insurance or get the medical help they need because rule changes from one disability period to another and he is worried about his stupid house. I can’t even afford to get sick nor can my husband because we can’t afford insurance. Set your priorities Screech and get a life.
I agree, learn to adjust. If all those people would send me that $15 I could get the prettiest women money could buy…………………Rotten Ron
Can’t afford his house?? Come on now, puhlease! You know what’s funny?….there are actually people out there giving that nerd 15 bucks to save his house when he probably doesnt need help and he just wants that extra money. Why doesn’t he ask Zack, Kelly, Jessie, Slater, Lisa….or even his beloved Violet to lend a helping hand? Ask one of those rich celebrity friends to help, now us middle-class folks! I can barely afford to breathe.
it’s $450,000 because it costs money to produce the t-shirts.
If i was famous enough to put up a “I’m broke, please send money site” and get actual donations, I’d be on that like white on rice. But alas, my “give EP Sato all your money so I can buy beer” site didn’t ever get off the ground. Paypal donations ARE still accepted though, and I promise to send all donors an autographed pair of used boxer shorts…which may have actually been worn and signed by me!
Well, he told Howard Stern he was packing 10 inches, so maybe he should call Chi Chi LaRue and get to work saving his own house.
Oh hey, it’s more than $15. It’s $20 if you want the shirt autographed, and, get this, that fool wants you to pay $6.95 Shipping and Handling. FOR A T SHIRT. Priority mail is $3.85 bizotches, so Screetch is hitting us all up twice! On the other hand, wait till my friends see my Dustin Diamond autograph!
Chi Chi? I don’t think that Grover, I mean Dustin would do gay porn. The 10 inches that he’s packing is probably the size of his brain. I think that Robert Smigle should illustrate him in his Mr.T cartoon.
Hey Screech see if president busch will help you! after all he’s thowing money out the window for a stupid war.
silver spoon, I have raised a family 30 years. worked for small business with promises. Did VeitNam. Today I have only my Kids. No health care. No income except for VA pension. I rent poverty property. your worried about a nice home like that to own. I have a truck that hasn’t ran for 2 years but I keep it with hope to use it someday. I feel for you…to bad. I’m sorry but have you ever done without, food, utilities, rent, transportation, medical, lived in pain because you couldn’t afford help. PLEASE ? a house? Daaa
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I’ve never met Dustin Diamond in my life, but can’t everyone just chip in $15 or $20 so the guy who kept us laughing for years isn’t on the street!!! I would LOVE to see him do stand-up if he comes around by me, but I can’t do that if he’s out doing porn or crawled up in a gutter somewhere!!!
Most people can afford $15 and most businesses can afford $1000 for a “brick” and some MAJOR exposure and business on his website http://www.getdshirts.com — it works both ways and it all adds up, let’s all help him out before it’s too late!!!??
Let’s all help the poor guy out!!!
http://www.cafepress.com/savescreech
I pad for a D-shirt and have never heard back from the company, never received a d-shirt. I filed a paypal claim, and they never repllied to paypal either. I think there is a serious scan going on.
All i need is 140,000.00 to save my home and i’m on disability. all i give if someone was to donate is a thank you and i hope one day i could repay your kindness, thanks joanne