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Get the Look: Scott Baio's Groovy Living Room

CasaSugar — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:00:00 PDT

I just read that Scott Baio's 1960s four-bedroom, five-bath Encino, CA, home is on the market for just under $3 million. While the overall style is too midcentury for my tastes, I do love his funky living room! The basic structure, with hanging screens and a ranch-style layout, is quite retro. But he's updated it with cool contemporary blues and modern white furnishings. I'd love to see this lively setting in a Summer house or a tropical hotel - wouldn't those be happy days?

So I thought I'd show you how to get the look of this room in case you're as intrigued as I am. First off, I'd start with a James Dean Art Print ($23) like the one over his fireplace. Here are a few more products for re-creating the retro room:

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Recast Charles in Charge and Win a Prize!

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:30:12 PDT

Every other Wednesday on BuzzSugar, I post a Recast challenge, where I ask you to choose new actors for a classic TV show or movie. The reader who submits the best cast wins a BuzzSugar T-shirt!

I bet you guessed I would get around to this '80s television staple one of these days. This week, the time is right to recast Charles in Charge!

Normally, this is the part of the post where I remind you what the show was about, why it was memorable, etc. But thankfully, the theme song writers did that job for me via these classic lyrics:

New boy in the neighborhood/Lives downstairs and it is understood/He’s there just to take good care of me/Like he’s one of the family/Charles in Charge/Of our days and our nights/Charles in Charge/Of our wrongs and our rights

So basically he's part of the family, but he's a nanny, but the crazy thing is he's - wait for it - a guy!

What young, Scott Baio-esque hunk would you cast as Charles? Who could play his best buddy, er, Buddy? And what about the Powell kids? Who would play Jamie (originally played by ex-Baywatcher Nicole Eggert), Sarah, and Adam? Finally, let's recast Mrs. Powell, Walter Powell, and Charles's mom, Lillian.

Leave your entry in the comment section below, and I'll pick one winner to feature Tuesday, Sept. 2, complete with a "new" cast photo.

To see a list of characters to recast and a photo of the BuzzSugar T-shirt,

Characters to recast
Charles (Scott Baio)
Mr. Walter Powell (James T. Callahan)
Mrs. Ellen Powell (Sandra Kerns)
Jamie Powell (Nicole Eggert)
Sarah Powell (Josie Davis)
Adam Powell (Alexander Polinsky)
Lillian (Ellen Travolta)
Buddy Lembeck (Willie Aames)

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The Cox-Arquettes Make It a Family Affair

Molly — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:00:06 PDT

The Cox-Arquette clan broke out their 3-D glasses last night for a screening of The Butler's In Love, a short film directed by David and starring his brother Richmond. Coco came along for a night out with her parents, but that wasn't all the family fun. David's sisters Rosanna, Alexis, and Patricia - along with her husband Thomas Jane, who starred in The Sweetest Thing back in the day - were also on hand to show their support. Whether it's friends or family, the Cox-Arquettes always seem to stay surrounded by the people they love.

To see more of their fun family night out and a lighter look on Elizabeth Berkley just

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Images include: Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Coco Arquette, Richmond Arquette, Thomas Jane, Patricia Arquette, Alexis Arquette, Laura Dern, Elizabeth Berkley, Greg Lauren, Rosanna Arquette, Scott Baio, Jason Hervey

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Buzz In: Which Former Teen Idols Would You Put on VH1?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 05:30:55 PDT

It's a weird world where Scott Baio can become a programming tycoon, but I guess that's what two successful "celebreality" shows can do these days. Following the success of Scott Baio is 45 . . . And Single and Scott Baio is 46 . . . And Pregnant, Baio is launching a reality show that aims to do for others what VH1 did for him.

Here's the idea: Eight teen idols from the '80s and '90s, all guys, will live in a house together and reflect on the best and worst parts of their short-lived fame. With help from life coaches and experts in the entertainment industry, they'll come to a decision by the end of the show: either pursue fame again, or promise to stay far away from Hollywood for good.

So now, here's the key question: Which eight male former heartthrobs would you want to see in the house? Frankly, after The Two Coreys, I would veto both Haim and Feldman. But an appearance by Kirk Cameron could be great, if only because I'd love to see what he's saying these days. Fred Savage might be doing too well to qualify, but what about Corin "Corky" Nemec of Parker Lewis Can't Lose?

OK, your turn! Which teen idols would you put in that house?

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Flashback: Charles in Charge

GiggleSugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:00:00 PDT

Before Scott Baio was 45 . . and Single, he was "Charles," a college student who lived in a basement and babysat the kids of the house to earn his keep. The plot sounds normal until you hear the show's theme song: "Charles in charge of our days and our nights. Charles in charge of our wrongs and our rights . . . I want Charles in charge of me." What the hell kind of underground cult was this dude running with his ugly '80s clothes and authoritarian politics? That is the question.

Sugar Bits - Amy Winehouse's Mother Writes Letter

PopSugar — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:32:33 PST

In light of Amy Winehouse's recent erratic behavior, her mother has written an open letter urging her daughter to take the first step towards recovery by acknowledging her drug problems, phoning home, and letting her family help her get well. We hope it's not too little too late. - News of the World
Despite its bad early buzz, The Golden Compass took the top spot at the box office over the weekend with $26 million, while Enchanted came in at number two, and This Christmas at third. $26 Million isn't too bad, except for the fact the film cost $180 million to make. - BuzzSugar
Ugly Betty's David Blue, who stars as Michael Urie's boyfriend, was mugged at gunpoint on Saturday in LA after leaving a wrap party for the show, but fortunately he was unharmed. That sounds ugly! - TMZ
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough married Leigh Boniello in Orlando on Saturday, in front of his bandmates. Congrats to the happy couple! - OK! Magazine
Scott Baio married his longtime girlfriend Renee Sloan, on Saturday in LA. The two recently welcomed their first child together. Charles in Charge is officially off the market. - People

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Sugar Bits - Jonathan Rhys Meyers Arrested

PopSugar — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:31:53 PST

Jonathan Rhys Meyers, who went to rehab earlier this year, was arrested at Dublin's airport for public drunkenness and breach of the peace. We have a feeling he may be paying rehab another visit. - AP
Beowulf took the top spot at the box office this weekend, followed by Bee Movie, and American Gangster. Guess people were more into seeing CGI Angelina than the boys and the bees. - BuzzSugar
Talks between striking Broadway stagehands and producers have broken down, meaning that shows will be canceled through Thanksgiving. Hopefully all these strikes will be resolved before the December holidays. - AP
Martha Stewart's mother, who is often given credit for teaching Martha everything she knows, passed away over the weekend at the age of 93. Our thoughts are with Martha and her family. - AP
Julianna Margulies, who is seven months pregnant, married lawyer Keith Lieberthal in Massachusetts over the weekend. Congrats to the happy couple! - People
Scott Baio's fiance Renee Sloan gave birth to a baby girl on Nov. 2. Despite the birth being five weeks premature, both mother and daughter are doing well - congrats to the family! - Life&Style

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Buzz News Roundup, 8/29

BuzzSugar — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:29:15 PDT

Scott Baio will be back for another year on VH1, despite being neither single nor 45 by then, Zap2it reports.
Jon Bon Jovi will produce a film adaptation of the Jessica Blank book Almost Home, Variety reports.
"Army Wives," "Making the Band" and "Big Love" all had their best ratings of the season for their finales on Sunday, writes the Hollywood Reporter.
ComingSoon brings us news that John Goodman will provide the voice of Paul Bunyan in the CG-animated family adventure Bunyan & Babe.
The New York Times reports on the death of Hilly Kristal, founder of legendary New York punk club CBGB.
The LA Times examines Hollywood's love for the Black Best Friend.
According to ComingSoon, Heather Locklear will guest star on "Rules of Engagement" this season.
Say Anything and Hellogoodbye will headline the first MySpace Music Tour, Billboard reports.
It will be a "Seinfeld" reunion when Jason Alexander guest-stars on "The New Adventures of Old Christine," E! reports.

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Watch Jimmy Fallon Cover the Charles in Charge Theme Song - As Bob Dylan!

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:51:57 PDT

If you were a child of the '80s (or even the early '90s), chances are good that you've had the Charles in Charge theme song stuck in your head more than a few times. It's been ages since I've heard the catchy little ditty, but Jimmy Fallon decided to bring it back on his show last night, adding his own unique spin. Fallon's known for his Neil Young impression, but this time he channeled his inner Bob Dylan for his ode to Scott Baio's famous character - complete with harmonica. Can I make a request for the Full House theme song next?