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Before They Were Stars: Jim Parsons in a Quiznos Commercial (PG and R-Rated Versions)
In 2003, an unknown Jim Parsons appeared in a Quiznos commercial so bizarre that they filmed a PG-rated version which aired during the day and a separate R-rated version which was only allowed to air after 11 PM. Long story … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Jerry Seinfeld on “Benson”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0XInoiD67w In 1980, an unknown Jerry Seinfeld acted in a couple of episodes of the popular sitcom, Benson, playing a mail delivery boy named Frankie who also happened to be a really bad aspiring stand-up comedian. Since Frankie was a … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Lady Gaga on a Prank Reality Show
At the age of 19, when she was still just known as plain old Stefani Germanotta, Lady Gaga appeared on an MTV reality show called Boiling Points. It basically followed the same formula as Candid Camera and Punk’d, pulling pranks … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Lenny Kravitz in a German Florida Boy Orange Commercial
During a recent appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Lenny Kravitz had the most random “Before They Were Stars” clip feasted upon him. When he was still a kid during the 1970s, Kravitz appeared in a series of commercials … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Kevin Rahm on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zikPKv_9i6Q This “Before They Were Stars” entry is a request from our own TK, a fan of both Mad Men and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, who was quite happy to find out that Mad Men star Kevin Rahm made a guest … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Charlie Day in a Bagels Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fi0Mh75ziDI During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show, Charlie Day talked about an old commercial he appeared in for Thomas’ Bagels and described the insane amount of direction he received for how to recite the line: “Thomas’ makes great … Continue reading
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Last Link of the Day: Robin’s Work at Listverse (in Video Form)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofGbZ_gJ3EA As you may or may not know, I’ve been publishing quite a few articles at Listverse lately, most of them involving unsolved mysteries and true crime. However, it looks like a new Listverse Youtube channel has just been started … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: 11-Year Old Britney Spears in a Maull’s Barbecue Sauce Commercial
I knew Britney Spears performed on the likes of Star Search and The Mickey Mouse Club during her childhood, but I never knew she also did commercials. However, here she is at the age of 11 in an ad for Maull’s … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Aaron Paul on “Beverly Hills 90210”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvRQCRkzKPI During a recent episode of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno embarrassed Aaron Paul with a clip from his very first acting job in 1999. And which series could not be more of a polar opposite to Breaking Bad? Beverly Hills … Continue reading
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Before They Were Stars: Jim Caviezel as a Pilot in “The Rock”
Yesterday, Gill posted up the Michael Bay action classic, The Rock, in its entirety and looking back at the cast list, I was surprised to discover it contains a “Before They Were Stars” moment. Jim Caviezel has a small role … Continue reading
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