[DoterForeva]

Daq, shouldn't this be more of an "Anything goes" topic than actual "News"?

Kind of like the "MIL....to get to know on a personal level" thread and some of the others.

It is good that you show interest in things like this, but Gary is a child actor that was spoiled beyond belief that had problems with his social life because of his size. Many have had similar problems and hearing about his ranks, on the importance scale, somewhere between Hair Care products and Cream Cheese. (which rank SLIGHTLY below Bradulina.).


Thankyouverymuchhaveanicedaybuhbye.

It just about IS an "Anything Goes" topic already.

He's an adult in age in the eyes of the law, but he has kind of a child's mind as far as his mentality goes. He also suffers from manic dpression (bipolar) and the medicine he's on for it might have him lashing out verbally at others, so that might help explain his wild mood swings and need for a anger management theropy program.

I really don't HATE the guy, I just don't like the way that he treats people, but if he doesn't try to get some help and soon, he just might seriously harm someone or himself.

[diseeKeythilt]

I will message the mods and see if we can move it over, if you do not mind...

[Annevecenqp]

Seriously....

We try not to tell people what topics to post, but a little thought should go into what is appropriate content in a forum called Wired New York. Just because something is news or politics doesn't mean it qualifies. A mayoral election in Seattle is news, and it's important; but not here.

Celebrities, ex-celebrities, pseudo-celebrities and dead-celebrities acting up occur daily. There are other venues for it.

[Almolfuncomma]

Not trying to go OT here, but I know someone who is also bipolar and he also has wild mood swings. He also is very demanding, wants everything his way, doesn't want to hear otherwise and wants to live in a perfect world - his world. We were once friends. Met him through another friend.

We once had a big falling out and haven't seen or spoken to each other ever since. So, I think I can kind of sense what Coleman is going through, but still, professional help is the BEST help.

There ARE doctors and theropy programs availible for him if he wants it. Probably, the question is DOES he want it? Only HE can decide. No one can hold a gun to his head and MAKE him go. He has to be able to WANT to do it of his own accord. Hopefully, he will soon.

[aliceingoogs]

Seriously....

We try not to tell people what topics to post, but a little thought should go into what is appropriate content in a forum called Wired New York.

"A little thought" isn't going to happen, so the dictator in me says start telling people what topics to post.

Daquan, this isn't news. This is celebrity gossip bullshit.

[HartOvara]

"A little thought" isn't going to happen, so the dictator in me says start telling people what topics to post.

Daquan, this isn't news. This is celebrity gossip bullshit.

Then DON'T read it. When did YOU become a mod?

It's NOT gossip, since it was shown on national TV. Gary really does have a problem.

[Muesrasrs]

This thread is not appropriate for 'New and Politics'. Threads of this nature should be located here, in 'Anything Goes' from now on.

[Karensmith]

It's NOT gossip, since it was shown on national TV. That's like saying-I read it on the internet so it must be true

[Enrobrorb]

It's NOT gossip, since it was shown on national TV.

Logic proof time!

-National TV airs ET five nights a week
-ET is a gossip show
-Therefore national TV shows gossip.

[nerkvcbtre]

Leave it to Beaver to sir up trouble.

[vioppyskype]

Leave it to you to sir up trouble. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k

[Agitoligflise]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Todd_Bridges


Former child star Todd Bridges appeared on the Today Show this morning, talking about his troubled life after the TV sitcom Diff'rent Strokes finished its 8-year run.

He's even written a book about his past life titled "Killing Willis". Todd played Gary's older bro Willis on the show.

[lollypopz]

For some reason, I feel absolutely no sympathy for any of the three.....

There are a bunch of child stars that just faded out of existance w/o a flaming last hurrah. There are others that did pretty well by it, and still some others that were handed a bad blow by God's Hand (Michael J Fox...).

We only hear about the ones who burn out, unfortunately. Or ones that never fully fade from view.


STOP! hammertime.....

[cigattIcTot]

Anytime that someone has lived a rotten lifestyle, knew what they were doing was wrong, yet mans up to the mistake(s) they made and then turns their life around and decides to try to help others who might be headed down that same dirtbag road, that, to me, is a blessing.

And I commend Todd very dearly (he's back on now), while hoping and praying that he stays on the road to greatness. He's tried to help get Corey Heim off drugs.

I've seen this happen with many people - ordinary and famous, in the past. Sadly, it was much too late for Dana Plato.

At least Todd has admited that he's had to deal with child abuse, lived a very controversial lifestyle, has had many brushes with the law and has decided to clean up his act and help others. Yes he's come forward and has manned up, saying that he made some very stupid decisions in the past.

Gary still has yet to do this, and he probably won't, at least not until he gets the help that he desparately needs.

[girlsround]

Sometimes manning-up is shutting-up.

[HakTaisanip]

Deal with the fact that nobody wants to hear you any more.

Many celebrities can't seem to handle this, being that the desire for attention is what drove most of them to becoming celebrities in the first place.....

[NEronchik]

I think I can sense the feelings in both of you.

The celebs, at times, are like a dog who keeps on coming back to crap on the judge's carpet. Case in point; Britney Spears.

They do this stuff, knowing that it's wrong, yet they expect plenty of compassion, sympathy and understanding later, while still trying to rebuild their reputations and move on with their lives.

But I think that anyone who comes forward and admits that they have or had a serious problem and then try to get out of that rotten life and STAY out of it, then they must want people to know that they've hopefully put that horror behind them.

Incidently, Todd says that he's been clean for 17 years.

[eropiereetuekm]

The key is, we do not care.

They are not the dog that craps on the rug, they are a person who has lost their own popularity. While it is good that they have been able to get themselves out of a bad situation, there are MANY more in life that have done just that and are not televised.

They just want to be able to tell their story to everyone, the irony being that the reason they crashed is because nobody would listen to them anymore in the first place.

So, while I do feel for them, this is a situation THEY got themselves into and how they get themselves out is their buisness and not mine.

And they should keep it that way. Do they all need TV specials?

[GohJHM9k]

Well allegedly, Todd has said that he was sexually abused as a child and was also once was preyed upon by Dana on the set of Strokes.

There ARE a lot of celebs who were abused as children, mainly Oprah, and since the movie Precious, where Gabourey Sidibie played an abused teen, became nominated for awards, Mo'Nique and Tyler Perry have also come forward and said that they themselves, were abused as children.

And this type of thing CAN and DOES have long-lasting psychologicsl affects on a person. To the point where they feel that they don't want to live and have thoughts of suicide.

[Sopzoozyren]

Info has surfased that Gary is being hospitalized (in the ICU in critical condition) after falling and hitting his head on something.

Sounds like he might have had another seizure. Nothing more was given.