Confessions of a Teen Idol

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American TV series or program

Confessions of a Teen Idol
Created by	Michael Swerdlick
Developed by	Jason Hervey Eric Bischoff Scott Baio Michael Swerdlick
Directed by	Rich Kim
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	8
Production
Executive producers	Eric Bischoff Michael Swerdlick Scott Baio For VH1: Jill Holmes Noah Pollack Alex Demyanenko Jeff Olde
Cinematography	Guido Frenzel
Editors	Ian Kaufman David Dooyun Kim Dan Reed
Running time	60 minutes (including commercials)
Original release
Network	VH1
Release	January 4 (2009-01-04) – February 22, 2009 (2009-02-22)

Confessions of a Teen Idol is an American reality series that began airing on VH1 on January 4, 2009 and concluded on February 22, 2009. It ran for eight episodes. The series was hosted and produced by former teen idols Scott Baio and Jason Hervey. The show was filmed in the same house used to film The Real World: Hollywood.^[1]

Synopsis

The series chronicles the current careers of seven former teen idols and their attempts to get back into the limelight.^[2]

Cast

Christopher Atkins (47) – most notable for his roles in The Blue Lagoon, The Pirate Movie and A Night in Heaven & Dallas
David Chokachi (41) – most notable for his role in the TV series Baywatch
Billy Hufsey (50) – most notable for his role in the TV series Fame
Jeremy Jackson (28) – most notable for his role in Baywatch as the son of David Hasselhoff's character
Eric Nies (37) – most notable for his role in the first season of the TV reality show The Real World and as the host of The Grind
Jamie Walters (39) – most notable for his #1 single "How Do You Talk to an Angel" and his role in the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210
Adrian Zmed (54) – most notable for his roles in the TV series TJ Hooker and in the movies Bachelor Party and Grease 2
Dr. Cooper Lawrence – Fame Expert/Therapist on the show and Author of The Cult of Celebrity

Episodes

No.	Title	Original air date
1	"Episode 1"	January 4, 2009 (2009-01-04)
2	"Episode 2"	January 11, 2009 (2009-01-11)
3	"Episode 3"	January 18, 2009 (2009-01-18)
4	"Episode 4"	January 25, 2009 (2009-01-25)
5	"Episode 5"	February 1, 2009 (2009-02-01)
6	"Episode 6"	February 8, 2009 (2009-02-08)
7	"Episode 7"	February 15, 2009 (2009-02-15)
8	"Episode 8: Finale"	February 22, 2009 (2009-02-22)

References

^ The Real Truth behind MTV's The Real World Houses - Hollywood. realworldhouses.com. Retrieved July 23, 2011.
^ Kinon, Cristina (2008-12-24). "VH1's 'Confessions of a Teen Idol' shows how stars went idle". The New York Daily News. Retrieved 2009-01-23.

External links

Official website
Confessions of a Teen Idol at IMDb

VH1 original programming

Current

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Former

2000s debuts	America's Most Smartest Model (2007) Breaking Bonaduce (2005–06) Brooke Knows Best (2008–09) But Can They Sing? (2005) Celebracadabra (2008) Celebrity Fit Club (2005–10) Celebrity Paranormal Project (2006) Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008–12) Charm School (2007–09) The Cho Show (2008) Confessions of a Teen Idol (2009) Daisy of Love (2009) Dice: Undisputed (2007) Eddie Griffin: Going For Broke (2009) The Fabulous Life of... (2003–13) Flavor of Love (2006–08) For the Love of Ray J (2009–10) Free Radio (2008–09) Glam God with Vivica A. Fox (2008) Hey Joel (2003) Hogan Knows Best (2005–07) I Hate My 30's (2007) I Know My Kid's a Star (2008) I Love Money (2008–10) I Love New York (2007–08) I Want to Work for Diddy (2008–10) Kept (2005) Megan Wants a Millionaire (2009) Ego Trip's Miss Rap Supreme (2008) Ego Trip's The (White) Rapper Show (2007) My Antonio (2009) My Fair Brady (2005–08) New York Goes to Hollywood (2008) New York Goes to Work (2009) The Pick-up Artist (2007–08) Real Chance of Love (2008–09) Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (2007–09) The Salt-N-Pepa Show (2007–08) Scott Baio Is 45...and Single (2007) Scott Baio Is 46...and Pregnant (2008) Scream Queens (2008–10) Sex Rehab with Dr. Drew (2009) So Notorious (2006) Celebrity Rehab Presents Sober House (2009–10) Strange Love (2005) The Surreal Life (2004–06; 2022) The Surreal Life: Fame Games (2007) Surviving Nugent (2003–04) The T.O. Show (2009–11) Tool Academy (2009–10) Tough Love (2009–13) VH1 ILL-ustrated (2003–04) ¡Viva Hollywood! (2008)
2010s debuts	America's Next Top Model (2016–18) The Amber Rose Show (2016) Atlanta Exes (2014) Audrina (2011) Baller Wives (2017) Barely Famous (2015–16) Basketball Wives LA (2011–16) Big Ang (2012) Black Ink Crew: Chicago (2015–22) Brandy & Ray J: A Family Business (2010–11) The Breaks (2017) Bret Michaels: Life as I Know It (2010) Candidly Nicole (2014–15) Chrissy & Mr. Jones (2012–13) Couples Therapy (2012–15) Cartel Crew (2019—2021) Dad Camp (2010) Dating Naked (2014–16) Daytime Divas (2017) Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn (2016) Fantasia for Real (2010) Frank the Entertainer in a Basement Affair (2010) Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition (2021—2023) Girls Cruise (2019) The Gossip Game (2013) Hindsight (2015) Hit the Floor (2013–16) Hip Hop Squares (2017–19) Hollywood Exes (2012–14) K. Michelle: My Life (2014–17) Leave It to Stevie (2016–18) Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood (2014–19) Love & Hip Hop: New York (2011–20) Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta (2012—22) Love & Listings (2019–20) Mario Lopez: Saved by the Baby (2010–11) Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party (2016–20) Miami Monkey (2013) My Big Friggin' Wedding (2010) Mob Wives (2011–16) Mob Wives Chicago (2012) Mob Wives: The Sit Down (2012) Money Hungry (2010) Ochocinco: The Ultimate Catch (2010) The OCD Project (2010) Real and Chance: The Legend Hunters (2010) Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies (2018) RuPaul's Drag Race (2016–22) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2016–20) RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked (2018-2022) Scared Famous (2017) Scream: Resurrection (2019) Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood (2016) This Is Hot 97 (2014) T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle (2011–17) T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle (2018–20) Ton of Cash (2011) VH1 Live! (2016) What Chilli Wants (2010–11) The X-Life (2011) You're Cut Off! (2010–11)
2020s debuts	VH1 Couples Retreat (2021) RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Untucked (2020) RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue (2020) RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race (2020–22) Shaunie & Keion's Destination "I Do" (2022) Black Ink Crew (2013—2023) Black Ink Crew: Los Angeles (2019—2023) Basketball Wives (2010—2024)