The adult lives of child stars often turn into a coin flip for success.  Some go on to bigger and better things, while others slide into the bushes of normalcy like the famous Homer Simpson meme.  In this episode, we’ll look at the life and career of one of our favorite child stars of the late 80’s and 90’s – Dustin Diamond as Screech from Saved by the Bell.  How did the skinny kid from California gain stardom at such a young age?  What would the after-school years of Screech turn in to?  Tight roll those jeans, hop on the bus, and enjoy this episode of AHC Podcast.

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