When I think of C. Thomas Howell, I think of The Outsiders. I think of Red Dawn. And I think of Side Out, the Bull Durham of beach volleyball movies. I don't immediately think of Charles Kuralt.
But this August, Ponyboy goes "on the road" to host All Jacked Up, a CMT reality show chronicling extreme Americans. Once upon a time, Kuralt traveled in a motorhome for CBS News, shining a Steinbeckian light on the nooks and crannies of our country. For his part, Howell will highlight ostrich races, eating contests and chainsaw jugglers. I figure that's about right.
It's a modest upgrade for Howell, most recently known for starring in barebones straight-to-DVD versions of big-budget blockbusters like War of the Worlds. But will he even register with the audience craving segments on jet-powered outhouses? Is this what Ralph Macchio had in mind when he told Ponyboy to "Stay gold"? At the very least, I expect — nay, demand — that this exposure guarantees him a role in the upcoming Red Dawn remake. If his new show features sushi-eating wolverines, consider it a lock.
Where was the last place you saw Howell? Did you catch him on NBC's Southland? And should his wife be worried about his upcoming road trips?
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So when you think of C. Thomas Howell, you DON’T think of the laughably hideous “Soul Man”? Too bad.
C. Thomas Howell? C Peter Bilt Change the Channel. Sorry, it was too easy. Stay Gold!!!
the stupid magic show last year on Vh1. Is this what he won?
I remember my scrapbook of C. Thomas Howell clippings from all the teenybopper magazines. He was the gateway to wallpapering my room w/ Duran Duran. Anyways-loved his scenes in Southland! Ponyboy is all growsed up
I admit it – when I think C. Thomas Howell, I think “Secret Admirer”, the 80’s masterpiece co-starring Kelly Preston and Lori Laughlin. It’s essentially a film version of a Three’s Company plotline, with several major characters accidentally passing around one secret admirer note and each attributing it to different people, with much wackiness ensuing. I loved it – I’m not ashamed. I think I mostly loved Preston’s wardrobe, but I loved the whole thing and I think I even own the dvd. I fear I’m alone in this, so I’ll stop talking now.
KINDRED: THE EMBRACED!!!
An unappreciated gem of a vampire series gone all too quickly.
It’ll actually be on CMT, Ponyboy.
Egads, I love C. Thomas Howell. I remember squealing when I saw him in the trailer for “Hidalgo”. Yes, actually squealing. I’ve loved him since I first saw “The Outsiders” in my 7th grade English class…in 1998. From then on, I was smitten. I even owned “Soul Man” at one point. I loved him on “Southland” and wish he’d gotten more screentime. I’ll definitely be watching CMT (words I never thought I’d say)!
You can see Tommy Howell in a moving releasing this year called The Jailhouse. check it out at – http://thejailhousemovie.com/ he was intense and amazing to work with !