> Jeff Conaway, an actor who came to fame in the late 1970s as a high school > greaser in the hit movie musical "Grease" and as a regular on the TV series > "Taxi" but more recently was known for his appearances on "Celebrity Rehab > With Dr. Drew," died today in Encino. He was 60.
And I'm sure Drew Pinsky will point to the stats that state many people simply do not take to rehab, but I cannot help but place some of the blame on him, his show, and the people who watch it. Maybe I'm wrong, but I can't think of another reason to watch that series other than schadenfreude. And the only way to convince people to appear on it is to con them into believing a public spilling of innermost demons is a healthy part of the recovery process. Yes, Mr. Conaway did this to himself, but instead of getting private counseling or treatment by experts who are not interested in ratings or fame of their own, he got -- well -- screwed by another snake-oil salesman who happens to have a D and R in front of his name. It is to the point now that whenever a doctor appears on television, I just assume everything he/she declares as true is a lie and vice-versa. I've stated before that I think guys like Drew, Sanjay, and Phil do a disservice to their respective fields, ultimately pushing viewers away from therapy that might otherwise benefit them, or pushing them towards some sort of quackery that will cause them harm. -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
