Like any good child of the 90’s, I loved Saved by the Bell. Zack Morris was the man of my dreams and if only The Max had a franchise in Brooklyn, I just know it would have been the coolest hangout spot for me and my friends. Unfortunately, when Bayside left us and the gang moved on to the Saved By the Bell: The College Years..my loyalty was tested..ok–let’s be honest, the show was terrible and it hasn’t been the same since. But talk about a blast from the past, Mark Paul Gossler (who played Zack Morris) showed up on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon–as Zack Morris. There was the appearance of the infamous dated large gray “cell phone” if you can even call it that..it looks more like a cordless house phone, also a performance of Zack Attack’s “Friends Forever” that made my week. If you aren’t familiar, Zack Attack was the sweet band the gang created. There were a few time outs and a call from Jessie Spano, and it was a pop culture dream. Apparently Jimmy Fallon is attempting to reunite the entire group that we know and love–Zack, Kelly, Screech, Jessie, Lisa, AC, and Principal Belding for one of his shows. So far we’re just waiting on Kelly Kapowski (Tiffani-Amber Thiessen) and Screech Powers (Dustin Diamond) and this reunion could actually happen. I just think they are crazy if they don’t exploit the fact they they have become cult icons. I will definitely be tuning in, possibly taping it..don’t judge. If you miss the Bayside class of ’93 check this out and enjoy the nostalgia.
Photo courtesy of NBCU Photo Bank
PS-Random fact..I met Dustin Diamond in a bar once..at first I was excited because it was Screech and my friend Katie and I took a picture with him(shameless Saved by the Bell fans we are) and then after he walked away I thought about it and got pretty grossed out that I had taken a picture with the guy who put out a sex tape..not cool. Regardless..I thought it was hilarious and so here is the picture..don’t mind the crappy quality and sweaty double chin disgusting-ness that resulted from too crowded of a bar and too many shots.
Maura– I met Screech too. At fucking McFaddens. He is NOT too busy to film a reunion. What a loser.
Don’t worry though, I got really drunk and called him Screech while he was talking to a chick outside. He sufficiently hates me.
Exactly, at McFaddens..thats where this pic is from too! It wouldnt surprise me in the least if the only reason he took a picture with us was a mix of holding on to any fame he has left and because Katie has big knockers.
Two words–Dirty Sanchez. Torture would be to have to watch his sex tape. I do like the picture and it looks like it’s his lucky day judging by his smile.
You shouldn’t judge people who have put out sex tapes, Maura. Just sayin’.
No problem with a sex tape or people who make sex tapes as long it’s worthwhile.!
oh Lana, you sassy little sexpot!