Screech Is Conspicuously Absent From “Saved By The Bell” Reunion
Posted by: Daniela Guernica
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1:40PM, Monday August 3rd 2009
Jimmy Fallon is going to be so pissed when he sees the newest issue of People magazine. After repeatedly begging asking to hold a reunion on his late night show, the cast of “Saved By The Bell” decided to come together on the cover of People. In all fairness, Mario Lopez confessed that People had the 20th anniversary reunion idea before Jimmy and has worked for over a year putting together a feature deserving of the mega-popular ‘90s sitcom. And really, can you argue with A.C. Slater?
Even though it’s been 20 years since Zack Morris was “Saved By The Bell,” the entire cast looks as happy and oddly fresh-faced as they did back at Bayside High School. Except for everyone’s favorite geek—Screech. No, Dustin Diamond wasn’t late to the shoot. He was asked not to come. [People/NY Daily News]
Apparently while Zack, Slater, Kelly Kapowski, Jessie Spano, and Lisa Turtle are interviewed in depth in People, Dustin Diamond’s soon-to-be-released tell-all book got him kicked out of the long-awaited reunion. Dustin’s book, Behind the Bell, is Screech’s take on the real “Saved” experience. The book is chock full of dirty details about sexual exploits, drugs, and raging parties. The rest of the cast says the book is about as true as a high school rumor and didn’t want the reunion ruined by petty gossip. Apparently, Dustin is peeved about getting banned from the shoot, but it’s hard to expect a warm welcome when you’re about to release a book of maybe-true secrets. Not to mention the mess with his sex tape and his embarrassing stint on reality TV. Silly Screech.
Unfortunately, no reunion show is planned for the cast as of yet (you still have a chance Jimmy!), but the People issue, on stands now, will definitely help you commemorate the hilarious high school lingo and amazing neon spandex we grew to love. And for all those Screech lovers upset at his reunion absence—his book comes out September 29.
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_jsw_
wrote on August 3 2009 @ 12:49 pm: [report]
Wow… the cast surely has aged well. They could pas for being a decade younger. Well, mostly.
Squidtermz
wrote on August 3 2009 @ 12:58 pm: [report]
No screech!!! LAMERS!!!!,,, thats like not inviting the nerds the the real reunion. Wow! it is still high school in Hollywood!
lareinedeslames
wrote on August 3 2009 @ 01:14 pm: [report]
If I were in their position, I wouldn’t have invited him either. He’s a total scandal and a jerk to boot.
Plus, I mean, a book like that? Even if the secrets are “true,” it’s an act of bad faith to spread other people’s dirty laundry.
CassieJo
wrote on August 3 2009 @ 02:35 pm: [report]
Gah, it’s the age old question. Zach Morris or AC Slater? The same question I lost so much sleep over when I was 13.
JohnnyB
wrote on August 3 2009 @ 11:50 pm: [report]
GOOD! I’m glad they left out that ignoramus. HOWEVER, where in the hell is Mr. Belding???
NanaCathy
wrote on August 4 2009 @ 08:20 am: [report]
I am so happy they have not included D as he is nothing short of an obnoxious, self-centered, ignoramous. I think anyone who saw the reality show he was on will agree wholeheartedly. I actually stopped watching it as I could not stand hearing the trash coming out of D’s mouth. Gross.
AlisonNoelle
wrote on August 4 2009 @ 12:22 pm: [report]
They all look great! AND! I don’t blame them for not inviting DD to participate. The guy is an ass.
Ms.NGuerrero
wrote on August 4 2009 @ 05:34 pm: [report]
I thought Mr.Belding died? (obvs.the actor that played him)
So was he edited out of the 1989 picture as well? it looks like he could fit under the 1989….
princessmorgan
wrote on August 4 2009 @ 09:36 pm: [report]
@Ms.NGuerrero:
Mr. Belding isn’t dead! I met him at a conference a few months ago - he’s a motivational speaker now! He was super-nice, and while we were taking photos with him he told us all kinds of awesome “behind-the-scenes” stories about Saved by the Bell. It was so cool!
p.s. his real name is Dennis Haskins, if you want to look him up
Loves2Spooge
wrote on August 5 2009 @ 09:56 am: [report]
I actually read the article while standing in line at the grocery store last night. It is underwhelming. I am a big fan of the show and really hope Jimmy Fallon jumps on the reunion because the article really doesn’t foster much conversation or provide the reader with a lot of info.
Is Kelly single? I’m thinking about making a move…
stormygirl
wrote on August 19 2009 @ 06:00 am: [report]
I’m actually glad that they didn’t invite DD to the reunion. After I saw his stint on that reality show awhile back, it made me realize what a immature, verbally abusive, douchebag he really is. can’t blame them one bit.