BELL FLASHBACK: RARE! 1990 BELL Media Tour with Mark-Paul, Tiffani and Mario!

This is my favorite BELL Flashback post yet! Rare images of Mark-Paul, Tiffani and Mario on a BELL Media Tour in 1990. You always hear the cast talk about the "mall tours" that they were mobbed at. When you open the image, take a look at the picture of the swab of fans located on the bottom right hand corner of the image. How cool are these?! More of these will come soon in black and white! Enjoy!

Credit: NBC

VIDEO: Tiffani Stops to Chat about National Gingivitis Awareness Month!

Tiffani Thiessen stopped by a local NYC morning news program to talk about her role as Elizabeth in the hit show on the USA Network's White Collar. She is also working with Crest to declare September as "National Gingivitis Awareness Month," in conjunction with the launch of Pro-Health® Clinical Gum Protection Toothpaste.

Thiessen discussed the importance of dental health and to raise awareness of the fact that gingivitis affects more than 50% of the population. If left untreated, gingivitis can lead to more serious forms of gum disease and tooth loss in adults.

She was at New York 's Greeley Square to attend an event to kick-off National Gingivitis Awareness Month today. Attendees joined Crest and Thiessen in pledging their support for Gingivitis Awareness Month by posting a pledge to improve their oral health on a Pledge Wall.

For more on Crest, visit CrestProHealth.com.

Credit: PIX 11 News

SBTB:NOW! Exclusive: BUDDY BANDS are here! And a GIVE-AWAY!

Buddy Bands are here! And we are giving some away! These exclusive Buddy Bands to SBTB:NOW! are being made by the awesome SBTB:NOW! member Renee. So, how do you enter to win your very own Buddy Band for free? All you have to do is go to our Facebook page and tag yourself to the image here. Don't have a Facebook account? Don't worry. Just reply to this blog post or tweet me with "I want a BUDDY BAND!" to @sbtbnow on Twitter!

Contest will end on Oct. 1st. But here is the best part? We are giving away BUDDY BANDS to 2 random SBTB:NOW fans that enter!

If you can't wait to get your own, here is more information on how to get them:

For just $5, (which includes shipping and handeling *US ONLY*), you can own one of her designs created based on the characters!

You can choose from these designs or create your own by choosing the "Lisa" option and design your own from the available colors. Contact Renee for color options.

If you want to place an order for a BUDDY BAND (friendship bracelet) design or to create your own, contact Renee at purplerose2316@aim.com and let her know which one you'd like to purchase.

PAYPAL is the preferred method of payment. Please contact Renee for other payment options.

If you have anymore questions, please contact Erika (sbtbnow@aol.com) or Renee (purplerose2316@aim.com

BELL SIGHTING: Tiffani Takes a Break from Motherhood for NYC Fashion Week

Stepping out for a day of fashion and fun, Tiffani Thiessen was spotted out for New York Fashion Week on Tuesday morning (September 14). The “White Collar” actress looked absolutely lovely as she showed for the Rachel Roy Spring 2011 presentation at the Library For Performing Arts Gallery.

How cute does she look?! :)

For more pictures, click here

Mario is a Proud New Dad to a GIRL, Gia Francesca!

Mario Lopez, Mary Bauer (Bratt Decor) and Courtney Mazza

Over the weekend, Mario became a proud dad to baby girl, Gia Francesca Lopez! His girlfriend and new mom, Courtney Mazza, gave birth to Gia on Saturday, September 11, weighing in at 6llb, 4 oz, in Burbank, CA. Mother and baby are doing well.

"We are so overjoyed. What an amazing, wonderful and overwhelming experience to welcome our daughter into the world," Mario told "Extra."

"Mazza is a rock star! She was so tough and so strong during the whole thing. I peeked over too much... you don't want to do that cause there was a lot going on right there. It was like a 'CSI' episode. So I went back and this beautiful baby girl came out. She's precious."

Lopez had to catch a flight from an engagement in Las Vegas to make it to Burbank in time for the birth. "Mazza called me and said 'I'm in labor,' and I thought it was a practical joke. Then when my mom and sister started blowin' up my phone and tellin' me it's really happening. There was one flight left and we had to rush to get it, and we barely made it!"

"I feel amazing!" Lopez gushed. "The whole thing is so surreal, and it happened so quick. I just want to go and stare at her, check her out and just look at her. She's chubby, and she looks so cute."

"I woke up this morning as a regular guy and going to bed tonight as a father."

Take a peek at Gia's nursery!

Credit: Extra TV

Mario's New Reality Show: "Saved by the Baby"?

Mario tweeted that VH1 wants to name his new reality show "Saved by the Baby"! Mario writes via @twitter:

@MarioLopezExtra : "They want to call the VH1 show "Mario Lopez: Saved by the Baby". Makes me laugh when I say it out loud which is good since the show's funny. What do you guys think about the title?"

We think it can't be anymore PERFECT, of course! What do you all think?

SBTB:NOW! Blog Exclusive: NEW Confessions of a BELL Fan! Meet Tony!

Today we hear from SBTB:NOW! member Tony. I enjoyed reading his confessions and hope you will, too! Thank you so much for participating Tony!

Remember: We are still looking for more confessions to post. Don't forget to send in your answers. Your confessions will be featured on our blog! Just e-mail your responses to sbtbnow@aol.com

1) What is your most fondest memory of the show growing up?

I may be an unusual example in that I came to SBTB fairly late in life. I first started watching the show by accident. My son was born in 1991, and Channel 4 here in the UK were showing SBTB on Sunday mornings. I remember I would sit in bed feeding my son and watching the show. I have fond memories of that. I had previously watched Good Morning Miss Bliss on occasion, and I remember being fascinating at seeing Hayley Mills in an American show, but after SBTB started airing I was hooked and became a regular viewer, watching all the way through the series as it aired. I also picked up some of the College Years, and the New Class, but by then I was extremely busy with two kids, and the scheduling was not convenient. I plan to get the DVDs at some point to remedy that.

2) If you change one element of the show, what would it be?

There's probably nothing I would change. I think SBTB was one of those shows that just hit the sweet spot. Like most fans I would have liked the show to run for longer, and for the College Years to have had greater success. I would also have liked to see Hayley Mills continue with the series somehow.

3) Who is your inner character and why?

Being older, and now having teenage kids myself, I probably most relate to Mr. Belding in the show. I was a college lecturer for 7 years, so I know what it's like to be surrounded by smart kids giving me the run around! I can also relate to that aspect of being older and sometimes wiser, and trying to pass that hard earned knowledge and experience on - but young people know better! It's ironic, but as the cast grows older I can relate to the actors far more. MPG was recently divorced, and like me has two children, and being divorced myself I can certainly relate to what he's going through, and what he will go through in the future with regards that.

4) Have you ever experienced a moment in life that you could relate to SBTB? explain.

I went back to college part-time from 1992-1994 to complete my MSc. I felt old at the time, but I was only 30, which seems young now. :) It was great being a student again, and meeting other "mature" students like myself. We used to hang out in our building's small refectory, which conjured up images of being in The Max.

BELL FLASHBACK: Dream Sequence Video: Robo Screech!

Just thought some "Robo-Screech" might bring some joy into your day. He's so "dreamy". Robo-Screech to the rescue! Lucky Lisa....

BELL FLASHBACK: Bayside Girls in the BELL Wardrobe Dep't!

The BELL girls behind the scenes at Bayside having fun in the wardrobe department with stylist Elizabeth Bass! We may get a kick out of the styles of the clothes today, but I think Ms. Bass did a great job styling our BELL characters on such a small budget. Enjoy!

SBTB:NOW! Confessions of a BELL Fan: Meet Alison!

We have our first "Confessions of SBTB Fan" post! Meet Alison. Alison has a blog dedicated to BELL, Buddy Bands, where she discusses how SBTB and other tv shows from 90's have been relevant in her real life experiences. It's a fun read and I recommend you check it out!

She writes this about herself:

"I've been a fan since middle school and just never seemed to outgrow it. It never gets old! I love to randomly say lines from the show in my everyday life but this usually warrants strange looks and whispers. Once in a while though, there is that one person in the room who actually gets it. I live for those moments!"

Here are her SBTB confessions:

1. What is your most fondest memory of the show growing up? My fondest memory is probably watching the show everyday after school. My mom always says she got so sick of hearing the canned laughter while she was making dinner. Also, I remember very vividly trying to learn the Hot Sundae dance to "Put your Mind to it". It's still a fun trick to pull out at parties!

2. If you change one element of the show, what would it be? I always thought it was unfair that Lisa never got much of a real love life (not counting Screech and the brief, one episode flings with Zack, Brian, and the freshman). I would have like to see Lisa with a serious BF. I also still really resent Kelly for cheating on Zack.

3. Who is your inner character and why? Definitely Stacy Carosi because she has a hard outer shell, but is really just a big softy on the inside. Plus, she is the heir to the Malibu Sands fortune.

4. Have you ever experienced a moment in life that you could relate to SBTB? explain. Of course! So many that I started a blog to document such times! Probably the most memorable would be when my friend delivered her baby at home on the bathroom floor - much like Mrs. B. delivering in the elevator! My friend's husband's name is even Zack! (see post: http://buddybands.blogspot.com/2010/06/special-delivery.html)