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SCOTT BAIO knows that all actors have projects they'd like us to forget (three words: Joanie Loves Chachi), but that doesn't stop the 34-year-old Brooklyn native from exposing the embarrassing early jobs of his peers on Before They Were Stars (Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.). The host of the ABC show, which has given the network its strongest ratings this season against NBC's Must See TV 8:30 slot, agreed to embarrass himself again with these rather silly inquiries. -- Kristen Baldwin
1. What's the appeal of Before They Were Stars?
People like to watch celebrities doing stupid things. There are times when I'll catch an old Happy Days, and I remember how cool I thought I was. I was an idiot.
2. Do you worry about running into people whom you've featured on your show?
You know what? If you don't have a sense of humor, buzz off.
3. If you had your own series, Baiowatch, what would happen in the pilot?
That's funny, that's what people used to call [Baywatch], because I went out with pretty much every girl on that show. I'd probably be sitting down drinking a beer, just watching women go by.
4. If you could guest-star on any TV show right now, what would it be?
Murphy Brown, to work with Garry Marshall [who created Happy Days].
5. What was it like kissing Kristy McNichol on The Love Boat?
Well, it was sort of like -- and I'm sure it was the same for her -- kissing a wall. It was the first television kiss for both of us, and we were nervous as hell. I remember my lips were really tight, and so were hers.
6. What was your favorite episode of Joanie Loves Chachi?
I would say the very first episode that I did. It was us moving to Chicago. It was fun because it was my show and it was really exciting. Then it went straight downhill.
7. If you hosted a talk show, what would be the first topic?
''Why Are There So Many Goddamn Talk Shows?''
8. What was the craziest fan letter you ever got?
I got a girl who sent me her underwear. She worked out in them and didn't clean herself for a week so I could have her natural body odor.
9. Are you and Tony Danza actually the same person?
I'll deny it to you. There are times if I turn the TV on, and he's on, for a second I think it's me.
10. Who made better burgers on Happy Days, Al or Arnold?
Al. They were thicker.
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