I am on the front page of the paper!

By Buck on Oct 20, 2007 in Uncategorized

SUNDAY PAPER- HOT OFF THE PRESS!

Grab some coffee and enjoy! Do you love it?!

I had a very fun Saturday spent with another You Tuber! More on this later in the week!

Meanwhile, enjoy the article! Thank you to the Hartford Courant for not saying what a lunatic I am!

XOXO, Michael “Buck”

Buck crazy face!

This Buck Doesn’t Stop
How Hyper-Chatty Wallingford Public-Access Host Became YouTube Sensation
By JOANN KLIMKIEWICZ

The Hartford Courant -October 21, 2007

He is like a living, breathing can of caffeine-carbonated Red Bull, this Michael Buckley character. Only he swears he never touches the stuff. And he swears it’s not a character.

“This is all me. It’s me to an extreme, but it’s me,” Buckley says in his trademark rapid-fire manner, punctuating every few words with a jittery laugh. He wears a blazer and tie over a tattered pair of jeans and sneakers. His gelled hair stands in straight, spiky points. And a geek-chic pair of green Dolce & Gabbana glasses frames his sweet but smirky face.

Yes, this is all Michael Buckley. And through the far-reaching lens of the popular video-sharing website YouTube.com, the Connecticut native has parlayed being his own irreverent, fast-talking, pop-culture-obsessed self into a second - if entirely accidental - career.

The man who just last year had never even heard of YouTube is now among the website’s video darlings, drawing a cult following around the world for his cutting, oh-my-God-did-he-really-say-that? video diatribes on the week’s pop-culture happenings. The clips - just minutes long and tagged at the screen’s bottom with his catchphrase “What the Buck?!” - regularly land him top spots on rankings of the site’s most-viewed videos and most-subscribed-to comedians.

Now, not even a year after his young cousin threw a few of his videos online just for kicks, Buckley is finding himself in demand on the big(ger) screen. After appearances on DirectTV and Leeza Gibbons’ syndicated radio show, the 32-year-old has in the past month won himself a regular guest spot on Fox News Channel’s weekly gossip show “Lips & Ears.” Earlier this month, he sat in as a pop-culture pundit for the channel’s entertainment news program “RedEye” - an appearance that yielded Fox a raft of favorable viewer e-mail and will likely lead to more.

And to think it all began with his very homegrown videos - grown literally in his hometown of Wallingford, where he still shoots his weekly segments in the dim storefront studio of the local public access station, WPAA.

“I mean, in the whole world, you think of all the millions of videos there are out there [on YouTube], and this, you know, little guy in Connecticut has the No. 1 video?” he says with a nervous laugh on a recent Monday night before taping the week’s four “What the Buck” video snippets in the chilly Center Street studio. That’s also where he still tapes the show that started it all - “Table for Two,” a weekly public-access chat show that he’s been hosting for two years with friend and area teacher Kristin Tierney.

“It’s weird,” Buckley says, whispering the word, still processing the recent rush of attention.

For a kid from Wallingford who went to Xavier High School in Middletown, went on to get a psychology degree at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., and thought he’d have a teaching career? It is weird. But it’s also emblematic of the shifting entertainment landscape, and of the power and reach of the online You-world, when that “little guy” with a big personality can launch himself into celebrity without setting foot on the traditional path of résumé-auditions-rejection.

“YouTube is providing fresh talent that only a couple of years ago we would have never been able to find. So now, agents are going on [the site] to actually find the talent,” says Courtney Friel, host of Fox’s “Lips & Ears.” She came across “What the Buck” on her own YouTube wanderings and invited Buckley on the show. He nailed his first appearance last month, she said, prompting droves of viewer e-mail requesting him back. “Everyone here was like, `Where did you find him? What a great get.’”

Creative Control Is Key

The beauty of YouTube for users like Buckley, she says, is that they have complete creative freedom, no concerns over the whims of advertisers or test audiences. They can lay it all out as they like. And Buckley lays it all out.

On his recent Monday night taping, Buckley zipped through his zingers on Ann Coulter’s latest off-color comment, on Barbara Walters’ and Star Jones’ heartfelt reunion and on Britney Spears’ child-custody woes and panty-less escapades. He reads from homemade cue cards, printed in 24-point Arial bold and held by floor director Amee Marcantonio, who does her best to swallow her laughter during taping.

“Britney has found support from Liza Minnelli,” Buckley smirks into the camera, sitting on the edge of a wooden stool. “She told the St. Petersburg Times that she feels horribly for Britney.

“Good. Remember that two years from now when she asks if she can open for you at the Cape Cod Melody tent.”

And that is tame. Most of his monologues aren’t easily publishable in a family newspaper, typically peppered with the kind of language he’d never have been able to use had he stuck to his intended teaching track.

Here’s another taste:

“If you’re one of those people who spends $3,000 for a ticket to see Hannah Montana, you’re an idiot. And your child’s going to grow up to be one of those douchey kids on [MTV’s] `My Super Sweet Sixteen’ who cry when you give them a Lexus and they wanted a BMW. I’m just warning you.”

At first, you cringe. And then you let him get away with it, because there’s something about his delivery that is so lovable and non-threatening.

“Honestly, maybe 70 percent of the things, I’m kidding,” he says. “I mean, I don’t feel that harshly toward people. In real life, I’m not judgmental about people at all. So when I say, `Oh, Britney Spears, she’s such an a-hole,’ in my heart I’m like, `Poor thing.’”

He busts out again in his jittery laugh.

How Did This Happen?

To show his fans his softer side, Buckley has begun video-blogging about himself from his home, which he shares with his husband of five years, Michael Donegan, and their four dogs. They were wed in Vermont. And with both sharing the same name, he refers to Donegan as “husband” and Donegan to him as “Buck.”

“He really likes to stand out from a crowd. I knew that when I first met him,” says Donegan, the shier of the two, preferring, he says, to be a “silent partner.”

Donegan recalls seeing Buckley in a bit part in a musical on Cape Cod. He wasn’t the lead character, Donegan says, but he performed as if he was. And he stole the show.

Of his husband’s “What the Buck” success? Donegan never thought it would grow to such popularity. And he never thought it’d be so much work. Buckley’s marathon writing sessions are Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m., with lots of television watching and celebrity-gossip reading through the week in preparation.

“I’m really happy for him,” Donegan says. “And if something more comes of this? Fantastic. I’m looking for an excuse to stop working.”

So how did this all happen? Buckley asks. He has no comedic or writing experience. He can’t sing. He can’t dance. And he has no desire to move to New York and pound the pavement for entertainment work. His only credentials are a natural, quick whit and an obsession with television from a young age. (He was devastated to learn from his mother that the single-mother family on “One Day at a Time” was not, in fact, real.)

“There are a lot of reasons it happened, I guess,” he says.

One of three children (he has a twin sister), Buckley moved to his parents’ summer home on Cape Cod after graduating from college, living there for six years while he worked at a group home for children with developmental disabilities. In 2002, he moved back to Wallingford to be closer to his family. There, he settled into a decidedly domesticated life with his husband and started a job where he still works but has a firm policy not to disclose publicly. He’ll only say it’s a very normal 9-to-5 office job, and that he wants to keep a sliver of privacy for himself and his co-workers.

But Buckley always felt he had a knack for performance. He tried out for “Survivor,” making it to the top 50. After appearing on a lark with his good friend and local teacher Kristin Tierney on a fund-raising drive for CPTV, the two thought they would channel their creative energies into a public-access chat show they called “Table for Two.” After two years, they continue doing the live show each week - just the two of them dishing their sassy brand of local politics and pop culture.

“What the Buck” began as a small segment that gave Buckley a chance to riff and rant on his own. And once his cousin posted a few clips on YouTube, it snowballed. Yet, as popular as his videos have become, they aren’t exactly profitable. Aside from a few side projects, Buckley makes no money from his online work.

What’s Next?

“People are always like, `Is your end game, being on TV?’” Buckley says. “Not necessarily. I’ve got a channel on YouTube; I can do whatever I want. And it’s a great time. It’s just fun. I’m not going to lie. It’s basically a full-time job I don’t get paid for.”

He says he’ll take the YouTube success as far as it takes him.

“I’m doing this to have fun. And that was the intent from the start. So anything that comes out of this is just a bonus,” he says. “I’m not 21 and wanting to go to New York and be a waiter while I go on auditions. I like my life. I like my job. I have a house and a husband. It would take something quite large [to pull me away].”

But Fox’s Friel says Buckley should get ready.

“I think he’s going to be super successful,” she says.

She says he’s natural, likable. And he doesn’t hold back. Not even when it comes to the Fox News Channel itself.

On a recent appearance, Buckley quipped about Paris Hilton’s painful interview with David Letterman, in which the host sidetracked questions about the perfume called Can-Can that she had come on to peddle, preferring to talk about her time in prison.

“She put on her mad face, which is easily confused with the `Stick it in my can-can face,’” Buckley said through a smile. “Paris reportedly left crying and claims she will never do Letterman again.

“Uhhh,” he said slyly, “that would be like me saying I would never do `Lips & Ears’ again. I can’t be picky. And neither can you, skank.”

Michael Buckley’s online videos will soon be available at buckhollywood.com. Meanwhile, they can be seen at youtube.com/whatthebuckshow.

Reach Joann Klimkiewicz at jklimkiewicz@courant.com.

Copyright © 2007, The Hartford Courant

Buck with camera

Trying to stay calm before I begin! I am always hoping for one take!

No pants

Yes- I tape with no shoes on and often in shorts and you can see some of my cue cards off to the side.

with Bryan

Working with Bryan in the booth. I couldn’t do it without him, Amee, and the support of everyone at WPAA!

Happy Sunday! New Video up over on WTBS!!!

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203 Comment(s)

  1. The best part… the behind the Buck scenes pictures. You tape in shorts?! HAHA! Awesome.

    -agltbialik from YouTube

    Buck reply on October 20, 2007:

    I like to be cool! I have the AC on too for noise!

    spazticbert88 reply on October 20, 2007:

    It’s great to see now that your are starting to get attention. I was wondering when it would happen. I LOVE the new website and it’s sooo EXCITING!!! Now your are starting to get big and people are starting to notice. I watch your shows all the time on youtube and you are my it show on there. I love your humor and take on celeb news. And I agree with you on most of what you say, especially the parents who buy their children Hanna Montana ticket’s for 3,000!!!!! Like, what is that?!? Keep up the good work and btw, I’ve starting saying your catchphrase “Do you love it” and you should copyright it before that skank Paris Hilton tries to.

    littlemissgaara reply on October 21, 2007:

    i ajree w/ spaztichbert88

    Roisin reply on October 21, 2007:

    Ya totally,just goes to show buck doesn’t take himself too seriously.DO U LOVE IT??

    littlemissgaara reply on October 21, 2007:

    Go Buck!
    just want 2 say codos 2 u Buck,
    also to make a call out to T.A.T.u look them up!
    alway w/ u Buck

    -Avi

    bigg42184 reply on October 21, 2007:

    Love the site! your amazing I admire your courage to act a fool online lol congrats and I will check it every day just like the ross blog and rosie you rock I tell all my friends about you they love you to
    Brandon
    ps talk about politics follow them you have the potential to make a difference to inform inspire all that crap ;)

    LazzaLove reply on October 22, 2007:

    One of the main reason’s we love you so much Buck, is that you seem like a normal everyday guy. Not a rich, Hollywood, snobby type. Like if I was to run into you on the street you would say “Hi” and be polite. Oh and you SAY all the things we THINK!! LOVE YOU!!!!

    agltbialik | Oct 20, 2007 | Reply

  2. Terrific article! Congrats Buck! =)

    hazelwind | Oct 20, 2007 | Reply

  3. Aww how cute you areee!! Hahah I love the pictures. Taping in shorts! Ahh I love you!!

    TheAnachronism | Oct 20, 2007 | Reply

  4. What a fantastic article :) Congrats.
    I just watched your new video, its also fantastic lol,I hope that show gets shown in Australia, it looks hilarious.

    Keep up the good work, your my hero :)

    Kellie.

    radicalprincess88 | Oct 20, 2007 | Reply

  5. great article… longer then i expected… happy for you!!!

    brenda

    bren | Oct 20, 2007 | Reply

  6. Congrats on this Buck, it’s awesome! I love that you included pics of you taping and stuff!

    Lov3red | Oct 20, 2007 | Reply

  7. That’s so awesome! I’m so happy for you for getting attention that you deserve for your amazing show! You’re so funny, I love it! You’re so much fun!

    frankensteingirl | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  8. Congrats. You are great. Especially the Behind-the-Buck-scenes-photos. They were awsome. Funny you tape in Shorts.
    Would you tell us why? I mean is it just for fun or do you feel uncomfortable wearing long trousers?

    PreciousMistake | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  9. That’s a great article, highly amusing. :D

    but I’m such a super nerd cause I was like “Hey! I wear Dolce and Gabbanna glasses too!” *hangs head in shame*

    littlemissgaara reply on October 21, 2007:

    lol 2 Ev_Chemical

    Ev_Chemical | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  10. I love that you are so comfortable while filming!!

    And that was a great article!!

    It must feel good to be so sought after!!

    We know you will go far!!

    Just make sure you keep having FUN!!

    Kristine-Eric | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  11. Love the show… Thanks for putting up a great site for us all to keep contact with you. I just don’t know how you find the time for that much TV! I sure can’t!

    Menthol | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  12. That was a wonderful acticle. Im so happy for you. I know one day you will have your own show on tv…and i would never miss it. Love the pictures.

    xleahcarx | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  13. This is my “christening” of your website even though I’m a Jew. Perhaps it’s a mikvehing of the website when I’m doing it?

    Anyway, I’m wisetara here. I’m wisetara on YouTube. I’m a wise Tara. And you crack me the hell up–mostly because of what you say, but also because you say crap I would say if I was more witty and didn’t have you spreading “our” message of pop culture critique.

    One more factoid for this mikvehing: I’m working on my Ph.D. in English. We make words up all the time, and I love it when you join in the merry semiotic games.

    wisetara | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  14. When is Lips & Ears on? I can’t find it at all.

    whois1957 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  15. Aw I loved reading something from husband!
    Thanks for posting this for us.

    janinedesiree | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  16. aw Micheal. Its good to se you moving up in the industry. Keep up the good work and I hope you mget to the top.

    Love ya
    ~britmoore

    britannicamoore | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  17. Floor Director…wait is that my title? ;)
    Does Bryan know his picture is up? HAHA. :D
    I’ll send my husband out to buy a copy today!!!

    BryTry reply on October 21, 2007:

    No Bryan did not… Damn I Look Fat.

    FloorDirectorAmee reply on October 24, 2007:

    You did not.

    FloorDirectorAmee | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  18. Great article!!!! Yay a “super successful” from a fat cat! You are going to be huge!! lol

    Cheers,
    Adia

    adiaclary | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  19. Hey Buck! I so didn’t realize that you wear shorts with your suit! I thought you were wearing a full buisness suit

    2 things

    1. I really think that you should talk about Survivor and Courtney more like you did today. I think you could make some good jokes about it yesterday

    2. Did you see the story on Yahoo yesterday where JK Rowling admitted that Dumbledore was gay? No joke in a press room conference she admitted it! You have to say something about that on one of the shows this week!

    Keep up the awesome work!

    Mike

    kaede_hime reply on October 24, 2007:

    i was baffled at the thought. Alarmed, but not surprised, if anythin, personally.. Is she were to have written him as straight, he would have been wearing such fashionable robe.. no no … I kid.. >_>… And again, after i reread 5,6,and 7 since friday… My dear I do not have a life.. it seems that it makes it more clear now his interactions with others around him. He never once hit on Prof. McGonagell.. oh i wonder if she is a lesbian….O.O… I would pounce on that kitten.. Meow.. sorry.. >_>… Need to resist the ramble

    avsfanbuck | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  20. Nice article. I have two suggestions for the website:

    1) A Photo gallery
    2) It would be cool if I could get an e-mail everytime you add a new post to your blog

    =)

    natytronic | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  21. Beautiful Story! I’m just so happy for you Buck! I was reading this earlier and kept being interrupted and I had to come back. I just love it!

    xoxo

    angeleyes4buck | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  22. oh wow! that was wonderful…
    i dont think you could ask for a better report!
    a year or so down the road, and Hartford Courant will me like “WE GOT BUCK FIRST”
    YAY YOU!

    Quazzarr | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  23. Oooo, flashing some leg.

    Congrats. Wish you all the success in the world!

    GetDownOnIt | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  24. Omggg… it’s so cool to see all the behind the scenes stuff!

    Decantazione | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  25. awesome! you look great in those pics..*smirk*
    xox Stef

    ditzystef | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  26. Suggestion.
    Maybe you could have a forum so we can all discuss your videos?
    I think that would be awesome, id love to be able to chat to other people who love your show.

    ditzystef reply on October 21, 2007:

    great idea! I completely agree

    GetDownOnIt reply on October 21, 2007:

    Yeah, awesome idea.

    manyonerise reply on October 21, 2007:

    Yes that’s an awesome idea!

    radicalprincess88 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  27. It’s so early.. lol

    I can’t believe they film you in shorts, but I guess it’s kinda cool at the same time..
    Love the backstage pictures! :D

    xo Ilse

    GoldenFish | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  28. Im luvin this new site of yours! Congrats on your new site and show :)
    XOXOXO!

    Wycked_Bytch_Of_The_West | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  29. aww buck, im so happy for you! I watch your videos all the time and i’m all the way from the philippines! you put a smile on my face all the time. Thank you! :D

    pholandrea | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  30. How does ur husband feel about all the success? I can’t believe that this won’t lead to a high profile TV career!

    briancd37 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  31. Cool article Buck, well done! Have fun!

    BuffyLover01 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  32. Good article Buck! Only it says that you can’t sing :O
    Just saw your latest video, very funny.
    xx

    Patries | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  33. love the article! and it’s so cool that you do all that in shorts and with no shoes. makes you even more crazy! :D i totally bookmarked it and everything

    xo

    pokingthepenguin | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  34. I LOVE BUCK! hehe im a fan from the philippines….hehhe i love ur tirades on tyra! i love and hate her… have u read victoria marshman’s comments on her? that the editing made her looked mean and abrasive? take care!ur really great buck!

    lrpv1688 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  35. hope u wont change buck with this success u have.. godbless!

    lrpv1688 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  36. You’re famous!! In more places than just in my heart :P Congrats on the great article!

    islandgirl1987 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  37. good article. congrats on all your success! you definitely deserve it.
    nice shorts!

    Kelli

    kellibeans1010 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  38. This is an amazing article! Congratulations, Buck! ;-)

    rachelallencamus | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  39. BRAVA BUCK!
    Congrats on the awesome article. I wish you all the success in the world.

    P.S. you look mighty cute barefoot in shorts and a sports jacket (jeeze, must be some strange schoolboy fantasy…eeeeck!)

    KJ

    kjbennett | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  40. Great article, and thank you for taking the time and effort into doing your YouTube videos for us all to enjoy!

    http://www.myspace.com/eleanor_as

    Eleanor_AS | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  41. Very nice article, congrats Buck!

    fallofautumndistro | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  42. OMG, I love your last video and I just love What The Buck^w^

    Mizuki-hime | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  43. Congrats on all your success, Buck! I can’t believe you were so close to being on Survivor, imagine you got on it! Would you have gotten naked for some peanut butter and chocolate cookies, lol, eww. And nice pictures! I didn’t know you sat down, I thought you stood up while filming. If I could, I would give this article 5 stars!

    groovyflamingoboy | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  44. cool! i thought you shot the show with a webcame?!

    RashidWyat13 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  45. I love it!!! I just started suscribing to you just 2 weeks ago and I’m addicted. I loved the behind the scenes shots you need some more of those! Anyway, keep on keepin on!!!

    KeishaSC | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  46. …

    Eleanor_AS reply on October 21, 2007:

    Great article! Thanks for taking the time and effort our of your day to post your YouTube videos.

    Eleanor_AS reply on October 21, 2007:

    ..

    Eleanor_AS | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  47. Hey Buck.

    Great article! Sums you up for anyone wanting to subscribe or anything (although it doesn’t show them how).

    Something i’ve never thought to ask before is do you get recognised in real life?

    And i just realised that you could go on to become a really famous person if things continue uphill like they are now. :-) Always remember - 1, 3, 5.

    ahpro | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  48. Hi there,just passing to say hello and register! It’s good to know “behind the scenes”, so much fun and all the hard work you’ve been doing all the time. Congratulations, Love the new site!
    Cheers XO BICHAPOWER/YouTube

    bichapower | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  49. The article is great! Thanks so much for posting it…now I don’t have to run around and see if I could find a copy of it somewhere up here to read (NH~yay for us New Englanders!). Loved your show this morning as well…thanks for starting my day off with a smile

    rockindancetecher | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  50. Excellent article…you are the real deal!

    Robyn | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  51. WOW! Very nice.

    cpaig8 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  52. “Husband” sounds like a sweetie. And you really are destined for TV success. Thanks for posting this so us non-New Englanders can read it!

    Remerdre | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  53. What a great interview/ review. And you husband got in on it too. Great!! I love the fact you wear shorts. Not something expected, though you could be naked from teh waist down, and know one out side the studio would know.

    Gorvena | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  54. Michael, that’s a great feature. Congratulations! So glad you record in shorts, those studio lights are a bitch.

    PS - I knew that shirt wouldn’t work out!

    qiranger | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  55. WOW! That was a really nice article!
    SOOOO happy/excited for you :)
    erin

    shutthefrontdoor | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  56. Great article. It really does sum everything up for newbies.
    The behind-the-scenes pics are great, maybe you should do a video on peron75 of the same - in order to send more people from the main channel over.
    Ps In fact, it could be downloadable ($1-$2) with profits to charity or to help with bandwith costs/new photos/other promotional materials. xXx

    garycuk | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  57. That was such a good article. OMG i cant believe we’re a “cult following” i love it. You know whats fun? Reading the quotes from your show like you do. Its funny cause I hear it in your voice and i can almost see the pauses and facial expressions :) its so trademark.
    Thats cool that you keep what you do for a living on the downlow, I just imagine you work at Dunder & Mifflin :D (dyou loveit? lol)love you Buck!
    -Tay

    KatiesGoldenDust reply on October 21, 2007:

    Haha. I did the same thing with the quotes. :)

    Tay Sanders | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  58. WOAH FUN FUN FUN!
    Buck is moving up!

    Love
    Corey

    payette | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  59. I love it!! I hope they’re right and you go really far. =) Isn’t technology grand?

    kaleena | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  60. Great article! And I did grab my coffee and enjoy! I wonder if they syndicate?

    “What a great get!” It may be true, but–like, OMG, way to sling the lingo, Courtney.
    Can’t sing? Can’t dance? Lies, damnable lies.
    And with your charm and gymnastics skills, I’m sure you would have made the top 3 on Survivor. Their loss. And ours.

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    hahah thanks! yeah now i am really glad i didnt go! I hate the outdoors! LOL

    Mesabilly | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  61. “Donegan recalls seeing Buckley in a bit part in a musical on Cape Cod. He wasn’t the lead character, Donegan says, but he performed as if he was. And he stole the show.”

    Hahaha. I can totally picture this!

    Hmm…come to think of it…now I want to see you in a musical, too!!!

    techwench | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  62. This was a great article! I loved how the reporter described you throughout, but my favorite part was at the beginning: “like a living, breathing caffeine-carbonated Red Bull.” Classic! I also love that you tape barefoot in shorts! That’s something I’ve always wondered about people on TV (except for the weather people, because it would be pretty obvious if they were walking around pants-less).

    Great article, and I wish you much continued success!

    1-3-5,
    Kate

    laterkatergator | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  63. Great article!!! SUPER AWESOME!!!! xD 1 3 5 lololololololololol I HAD TO HAVE IT awesome! hehe i make no sense well awesome job buck!!!!!!!!! loveya! -tofu

    tofu | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  64. What a great article! Of course it wouldn’t be a great article without a great guy to profile :)

    And I love that you’re so down to earth about things. Not EVERYONE wants to go to Hollywood and live in Paris Hilton’s guesthouse (I can’t imagine what it would be like in there. All crackpipes under the couch cushions, dirty underpants hanging off the — okay now I’m totally imagining her guesthouse like the one where Will and Carlton lived on Fresh Prince? And you know how they had all these baseball caps hung up? That’s where Paris would hang all her old underpants and those of the men who left theirs around. Ew! Okay! sorry!).

    Um… yeah! Great article!

    jeezlouise | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  65. congrats michael on the article.
    loved the behind the scenes photos.

    but i’m so confused. website. utube. website. utube.
    you’re messing with my sanity.

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    LOL LOL they suplement each other! I cant leave you tube! LOL but i needed a place of my own! I appreciate the double dipping!!

    patton | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  66. When this show gets Super Famous, like Britney’s beat up cooter famous, you should allow fans to come watch some tapings!

    Crazy Bum | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  67. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the article!! And the pics are fantastic!

    Happy Sunday BUCK Darling!

    XO
    Jeremiah C

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    Hey JC!
    thanks so much for registering for the site!
    see you soon!
    xo

    thatisawkward reply on October 21, 2007:

    Buck I still am having trouble leaving a comment without attaching it to someone elses where is the post button! This article is wonderful thanks for posting it!

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    hmmmmm i will tell them! THANKS BUCK

    liz10000 reply on October 21, 2007:

    At first i was confused too….it’s at the VERY BOTTOM of the page when you are reading the comments. Buck you should try to make it so you can leave a comment w/o having to click on the “view all comments” button…maybe there is a way…not sure.

    Jeremiah Christopher | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  68. BUCK!

    Fabulous.

    :) have a good day, and try to not “jittery laugh” so much you spill your coffee. Love you

    crazyfrenchpoets | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  69. What an awesome article!

    Courtney Friel said some super wicked things about you babe!!
    Wow…what an insane year :)

    XOXOXOXO

    CherrieZ

    CherrieZ | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  70. Fantastic! So thrilling to see write ups in your own home town. Congrats, and wow it was quite a story lol. Have a great day!
    -jesse-
    www.youtube.com/manyonerise
    www.youtube.com/Bottlesofmary

    manyonerise | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  71. Wow, I love it! Behind the scenes Buck is cool. I used to think you sat there in a full suit until you did a ‘reveal’ one day. Not really a reveal, but it sounds very Extreme Makeover.

    originalsteven | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  72. Buck,

    Great article! It also begs the question why you can say “almost anything”. Cause you’re a hell of a Nice Guy. You’re a great talent and destined for Huge Success.

    SuziQ | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  73. I just finished reading ahhh long article hehe happy sunday buck your the ONLY reason I’m online right now xD lol um what else, YOUR THE BESTEST! LOVEYA BUCK -tofu

    Tofu | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  74. Dang, that was very good. I always wondered if you wore shorts or whatever. Newscasters are totally like that too, shorts on or a slit up the back of their jacket!

    bam92003 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  75. That’s awesome. I have to admit I was hoping the article was going to say what your current job is. Not for weird reasons or anything, I just get really curious about stuff I’m not supposed to know. :)

    elocin731 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  76. That article was fantastic! I’ve only seen you in the show on YouTube, and I haven’t had the time to look back on shows, so anything I already knew about you came from your blogs. You are hilarious. I’m not much into all the celebrity news, but now I don’t mind it because you make me crack up.

    Awesome to see all the behind the scenes stuff, you should post more stuff like that on here (I think that’s what a lot of people are saying). I’ve bookmarked your site and will be back soon!

    (Snowaeris here and YouTube)

    snowaeris | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  77. Love it! Love it! Love it!!!!

    :)

    amalia | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  78. It’s all so wonderful having my daily dose of Buck! Thanks for putting in all this great work for people like me who couldn’t live without it! I know you don’t get paid for this, but if I had the money I’d be your suga-momma lol! Dooon’t Stop…..Belieeevin!

    Giskie85 -aka- Sherry from Kansas

    Giskie85 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  79. Awesome Buck!:) I am so proud of you..LOVE the look of the new website!

    Joey from VA | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  80. I do love it, Buck! XD SO MUCH!

    I agree. You’re gonna go a real long way. I mean, your amazing! First YouTube, and then… THE WORLD!!!

    LOVE YA!!!

    Love, Your Loyal Bitch!~

    Madison | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  81. www.myspace.com/ajoebloe

    Forgot to leave my URL..LOL
    Think your “web people” can make it where our screenname we use here is clickable to our link? Just a thought…;)

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    yes- i noticed some people did that when you sign up- you can edit your profile to have your name clickable to YOU TUBE OR MYSPACE OR HOME PAGE!

    Joey from VA | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  82. Gosh you are just so normal- thanks for all your hard work- we sure enjoy here it in Oly, Wa. THink we are doing t-shirts for the whole fam damily for xmas this year so hopefully it will keep you in dog treats- great article- great photos- great legs:)

    irishpooter | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  83. Friel’s right hun, this is just the first steps to something much much bigger. Hang on tight as this is going to be a wild ride.

    ladystyx | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  84. This is so wonderful! You are really someone who deserves all of this.

    diddy_kid | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  85. Awsome Article, loved it. Love you and congrats on of your current and the future success your are most certainly going to have. The behind the pics are great, specially ever since I was a kid I always thought that, that’s how all the news anchor guys do it.

    Later Days
    Ravn

    raven6 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  86. lol u had no shoes on! Great Article, congrats..

    Majddo | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  87. Congrats on being on the cover. That article is great, as are the pictures of you in shorts. You’re hilarious.
    Please log onto your facebook. I added you as a friend =]

    Melerkneee | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  88. Great article, you totally nailed it. I found out so much, I especially found it interesting about how you film with shorts, and no shoes. Ha ha! Congratulations on all of your accomplishments so far.
    –Leah

    leah_weissbuch | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  89. yay, loved the article (the pics were great too of course haha!) I never would have guessed you tape in shorts, though, lol.

    obessiveaddict | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  90. OMG Buck I cannot believe what a success you have become in what seems like such a short time. Congratulations on being on the cover of the Hartford Courant you definitely deserve it :D
    Love your vids and keep it up

    ajv570 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  91. Love you and the show.. keep up the good work

    Your pretty much the only thing that keeps me sane while sisters kids are screaming into their rice krispies in the morning.

    Good please don’t stop what your doing.

    Julianne0515 reply on October 21, 2007:

    that was susspoesed to be

    God please don’t stop what your doing..

    I too am a pretty good speller

    Julianne0515 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  92. Buck…. Please, more of you! I am a Media student from London and you know, it’s sad to say, but you are the most decent “news program” out there….. (sorry about the sad to say comment, but it’s true) No, but for real now, I must have watched like ALL your videos and you are amazing. Thanks very much and keep it up! x Sebastian.

    gelorobinson | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  93. OMG… I hope thing don’t get too fast for you to stay ahead of. It is NOW my goal to get my friends hooks on you too. So when even MORE people start talking about “What The Buck” and how BIG he is getting, I want to be able to say, “I watch him, and was with him as he grew!”
    How cool would that be??
    I was wondering, if I subscribe to you account on you tube, do you know if I can link it to “FACEBOOK”. I know your account is with “My Space”, but my friends were already on “FACEBOOK” and really, I am so technology hopeless, this is the first time I have ever tried something like this. It sound complicated. :0

    WHAT A RIDE, BUCK, Thanks for letting us come alone!!!!

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    hahahah! I am determined to keep up!!!
    Yes- please spread the word! I need folks to register here and also subscribe on YOU TUBE. If we are My Space and Facebook friends it is bonus! LOL
    I am on facebook but HORRIBLE at using it!!

    LOmoney reply on October 21, 2007:

    OMG ME TOO!!! haha. I suck at facebook.

    Yessenia15 reply on October 21, 2007:

    Facebook!? You never mentioned Facebook………….

    4lorry | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  94. Could you have asked for a better feature article? Cuteness all around. What a nice way to start my Sunday.

    quaquaqua | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  95. I’m so happy for you and all the press you’re getting! Great article that touched upon all the great things about you! Hopefully its gets you more subscribers and members on the site too! Love how they put in quotes from your show, especially the one about Paris Hilton’s Can Can perfume! Hahaha….

    awakenthenight | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  96. I thought it was a really nice article! Congrats. It must be odd and yet enjoyabe to go from ‘regular guy’ to ’star’, eh? Neat stuff.

    heidi47 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  97. Yay Buck! Great site and article. It’s so cool how much is going for you. Your videos make my day. I’m one who loves to laugh too. I died laughing when I watched the Ann Coulter video. You rock, have swell day!
    –Pattopaco

    Pattopaco | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  98. Wonderful article — and I loved the backstage photos. Makes me (almost) wish I lived in CT so I could watch your cable access show. You are going to be “super-successful” and it’s fun for all of us to watch you do so well.

    Cathy323 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  99. Buck that was an amazing article!! I read every single word. Everything was so true and well written, you desire it. Keep on wearing those geek-chic D&G glasses and making me smile with your awesome videos. People in CT must love you…I wish I lived there. You’re so fun and people shouldn’t take your videos so seriously…its just for laughs. I can’t wait til you get your own show. Maybe they should fire Joel McHale and you host the SOUP…JK!!!

    Kimber08 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  100. What a wonderful article!! And the pics were amazing - love learning about what goes on behind the scenes!

    XOXOX

    gijoedaisy | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  101. “He is like a living, breathing can of caffeine-carbonated Red Bull, this Michael Buckley character. Only he swears he never touches the stuff. And he swears it’s not a character.”
    I love this first part it was such a good intro to the article
    and that first picture of you was hilarious, were you trying to direct traffic in the studio? :P

    Navi | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  102. You’re defintely gonna be big, Buck! Good Luck!

    In2TheRoses | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  103. Hey Buck!

    Congrats on the great article! It was an awesome read.

    I never knew you had a twin sister! Are you identical twins?

    - Brendan

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    hahha- i dont think you can be a boy/girl identical twin :-)

    bcochrane14 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  104. Great article.

    Is there footage from “Table for Two” up on the Web anywhere? Do you still do this show? The shows website seems like it hasn’t been updated in a while.

    Also, you mention RSS in your Terms of Use. How do I set up RSS here at BuckHollywood?

    PiFan7 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  105. Buck your are the best thing to ever happen in this crazy world of the internet :)

    I hope you stay the same once you end up on tv :)

    Keep it up and congrats :)

    - Marco

    punk | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  106. Awesome article Buck! We are all so proud of you! I couldn’t agree more with Courtney, your on the road to supreme success, and it couldn’t happen to a better person my friend! Cheers Buck! ;-)

    Bartender Tom From MySpace | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  107. Hey Michael! Fantastic article. Good Luck. I see great things happening to you. But please promise me you are not going to forget your fan base over in cyberspace once you make it BIG! Ok?

    cuco44 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  108. WOOHOO!! Absolutely fabulous dahling! So great to see all the positive things surrounding you and your ever growing success :D

    queenofcuteness2779 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  109. That article made me SQUEE like mad!
    This is just the beginning, baby!
    You’re gonna go far! ;D

    Lotsa Love!
    Banana

    BananaSorbet11 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  110. great interview :D
    and who’s this sweetheart who wrote it?
    anyways i find it very interesting and entertaining and u deserve it buck.

    i just have one question: were u really in Xavier’s school? :O no way!

    GrayFox_2k | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  111. COOOL!

    caw109109 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  112. yeah so i saw this article this morning when i brought in the newspaper..haha it was a great article…You definetly deserve it! Love You Buck

    inovermyheadx93 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  113. You and your spouse should go on ABC’s “Wife Swap” with me and my spouse.

    lilcat73 reply on October 22, 2007:

    I would love to see that!

    zzyster | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  114. What a fantastic article! Congratulations, Buck! I’m so happy for you!

    I’d love to see the people who help you make the show sometime. You should do a “Buck Behind the Scenes” or “Buck Confidential” so we can meet these people and see how you make the show!

    aduzik | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  115. WOW!! this thing is taking off!!
    congrats!

    heyxitsxdennis | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  116. Hurray, Buck! Congrats on having a new site and all this! *Cheers*

    Now there’s a place where all your “Buck-a-neers” can come! Love ya!

    Callista

    Callista | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  117. that was a good article…and on the front page! we also heard from the “silent partner”-finally!

    cinticat | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  118. Awesome article Micheal! I read the whole thing, I really loved the pictures too.

    Hugs and Kisses.

    -Sierra

    CrayolaaWonderr [from youtube] | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  119. Wow. It won’t be too long now before you become a celebrety and someone on youtube will be talking about you. It’s exciting!
    Cassie

    caffination101 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  120. you are great with all your videos.
    it’s awesome that you have a site now.
    hope more and more people notice your talent.
    :]

    - les.

    xtutorxheartx | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  121. Michael..the Hartford Courant writer did an excellent job. What a great story about you!!!The writer was right on when he said, ” At first, you cringe. And then you let him get away with it, because there’s something about his delivery that is so lovable and non-threatening” You better be proud of yourself…because I know I am!!

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    I like that quote a lot!!! hahah THANKS! (i am kinda proud- still nervous about everything! LOL)

    Leneon | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  122. Congrats Buck! your getting famous now =D, tell me, Would you accept to get payed for your video? because i so think you should since you put so much work into your videos.

    emmabee11 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  123. ZOMG!!! I’m so proud of you!!! This is great and you look so great in the pictures. Seriously, Michael, looking sharp ;)

    I’m still saying Best Week Ever. You’re so perfect for it. Do you watch it? You should. And you did Red Eye with Frangela . . . Can we sat “connections”?

    I’m keeping my fingers crossed and spreading the word about you.

    Love and hugs and stuff,

    connie

    KatiesGoldenDust reply on October 21, 2007:

    I love that show!! And now that you say it, he would totally be perfect. :)

    conniebobonni | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  124. I loved reading all about you. When can I say home?

    mtdonegan | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  125. WOW, what a fantastic article.

    You are a rising star!!!
    LOL on the shorts and no socks,
    you really are hilarious.
    Reggie

    regamom | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  126. great article.

    u are so down to earth.

    scareykatt

    scareykatt | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  127. You deserve all the sucess that’s coming to you!!”You work your hot ass off!!” lol who did u say that about?
    venetian princess!!lol do u love it?

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    LOL LOL LOL

    i do love it!!!

    bella91xox | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  128. awesome article, buck. well deserved. i enjoy the fact that you tape barefooted, at times. haha.

    philajockboi | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  129. Michael, way to go! Best wishes for continued success ALWAYS.

    Codinome | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  130. Hey Buck! That article was amazing really. You have a great life, continue to do your best and remember although you aren’t being paid, you make ppl around the world laugh everyday. “Big things Poppin and Lil thing Stopin!!”

    -The reply beggar from the TUBE

    ghdep | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  131. LOL, your husband was so funny! I was really impressed when I heard you do not profit from all of the hard work you do to make us laugh. Honestly, it never occurred to me that you were doing all of this pro bono. So, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for all of the joy you’ve given me since I’ve subscribed. You really are a fantastic human being. Best of luck to you and you’re loved ones. I’ll be watching.

    maj55tl4 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  132. it’s TinkerbellKat from youtube… not that you’d know who i am… lol

    i love the site! it’s very you. now when are we gonna see that hubby of yours? get him on here!

    BeatlesChick | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  133. Buck , I love the new site. Great article. I’m looking forward to what you’re going to do next. Keep up the excellent work.

    mikeinbama | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  134. Awesome buck, loved seeing the pics. I hate shoes too!! :) Love ya, xoxo

    Leigh | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  135. Congrats :D I think you might have me start watching ANTM :P I was watching the Canada one, but not the Amerucan one. So I think I’ll give it a try. Oh, and you tried out for Survivor? Wicked!

    Lovin’ It,
    Kelsey

    Kelsey | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  136. What time is your show on (Table for Two)? And what channel is WPAA in New Haven? Do we get it?

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    Hey! No- its just on in Wallingford! You should come to a taping sometime! BUCK

    Leneon reply on October 21, 2007:

    Michael…I live out in Columbia and I saw your show on Charter 14 Cable. This was back in the winter. Sooo I think your show goes out thru different towns in CT!

    BhHottieBoi reply on October 25, 2007:

    Buck, I had no idea you had another show, till I read the article.

    perfectlittlelife | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  137. Hm, I am just posting randomly saying, YAY BUCK hehe also buck, do you like tofu? DO YOU?! lol -tofu

    Tofu | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  138. yay! youre becoming like famous and stuff! do you love it!?

    i have a sarah jessica parker’s perfume ad hanging up, the one with her in jail and it says “i had to have it”, not because i like her (she kinda scares me) but because it makes me think of you in drag (because of that pic someone sent into you with your face photoshoped over hers) and it makes me smile. thank you for that.

    ps you make a MUCH MUCH prettier girl.

    samaytara | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  139. Great article, thanks for giving us a glimpse of your behind-the-scenes. “It’s weird”! I wanted to let you know that I did my VERY FIRST YouTube video and I credit you for inspiring me:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9IYF8cPvrw

    Check out my tribute to you at 6:22. :) I tried to leave a comment on YouTube but it didn’t seem to take - I also don’t know why my video doesn’t have a screen-cap?

    vaderspal | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  140. Just popped in to say how much I love the site! Its especially good because unlike YouTube there are no haters posting unecessary comments, just a bunch of people who like Buck!

    awakenthenight | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  141. Hey Michael! I need to thank you for this article, it was a very enjoyable read I loved it! And I also loved the fact that your town was mentioned, ha!, guess who going to ding dong ditch your house once a week! lol You know I’m just kidding, I not a stalker! much……..;)

    Oh and I also have something to say to the writer of this article:
    “So how did this all happen? Buckley asks. (1)He has no comedic or (2)writing experience. (3)He can’t sing. (4)He can’t dance. (5)And he has no desire to move to New York and pound the pavement for entertainment work.”

    (1)Yes, I everytime I watch your vids I laugh more than once
    (2)You said that you write some of your own material and it is genius so wtb?
    (3) Two words………My Farm
    (4)I haven’t seen you dance, but I know that from the intro you’ve done you can do a hela of a handstand
    (5)Why not?…………..

    Well hope to hear from you soon!

    Yessenia15 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  142. hey buck. great site! i’m looking forward to seeing how it evolves! yay!

    nara711 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  143. I LOVE the shorts. And no shoes! Awesome.

    belliebelle | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  144. Ahhh! I love the “behind the scenes” view. =) Yay Buck! yay!

    Fashnvictm | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  145. Ahhhhh! Congratsss!! This is awesomeeeeeeeeeeeee =]

    Ozpkveebabiee1 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  146. Congratulations !!great work as always, I’m so happy for you for your new website..you should have your own tv show as well !!

    And I agree with the article,you’re a ”breathing can of red bull” SOOOO ADICTIVE !

    Best of luck to you… love ya !

    Alexa

    alexa.mtz | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  147. hi michael…
    i am so proud of you. the article was awesome. i feel like i spent all day reading articles about you and/or watching your videos. you deserve all the success that is coming to you.

    love, sister

    Debbie | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  148. I love that article!
    Except for the part that says you can’t sing or dance…that’s a lie :)
    They should have mentioned your handstands.

    tblanl | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  149. Loved the article, love the new page (i had to say it again!) lol….I hope you dont leave your hometown in connecticut..its nice to see people have success in the entertainment industry that arent in NYC or LA…it makes me happy! :) ….the Youtubers are very proud!

    BlairOnAPlane | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  150. thanks for posting this! love the new site! :)
    i agree about the handstands. OH, and your ice skating! you are very talented! :)

    emilydel | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  151. Loved the article..Thanks for posting it! Congratulations you really deserve it :)

    cheesecake_199 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  152. Hi Buck! I just wanted to say that I am so happy for you. I always look forward to seeing your show and your vlogs. That article about you was great too…which leads to me to a question - it mentioned another show called ‘Table for Two’. Any chance you would ever post an episode on YouTube? I would love to see it but I’m not from your area; I live in Illinois. If not, I’ll just continue watching everything else you do. You are very funny and talented and I wish you the best!!

    luvbuggins | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  153. THAT’S SUCH A NICE ARTICLE. YOU ARE SO BLESSED. GOD LOVES YOU.

    -MOONLIT

    MoonlitSoup | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  154. Buck, Web site looks great and as always I enjoy the WTB show, You always have a smile and your jokes help me through the day. Don’t stop do’in what your do’in.

    Ycmdude here and in youtube land

    ycmdude | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  155. I hope when you become famous you don’t forget us little people. ;)

    Love every episode as always!!!

    Laura (mrsknutt)

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    Laura! I could never! Silly!
    Love BUCK

    ILUVBUCK | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  156. I like the website. Its cool to see the photos of the behind the scenes stuff. Keep up the good work and I love What the Buck! Question, what do you think of the Sarah Silverman Program? I personally love it and almost die every time I watch it. Just wondering what your take on the show is. Maybe you could comment on it on What the Buck. That is if you have time or interest. Well cant wait for the next show and blog!!!

    MarathonBrent | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  157. Hey congratulations on the article! I love the pics!

    Bakerbride2005 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  158. Congratulations (again)! I absolutely loved the story. That author does some good writing. I felt all proud of you, like I had something to do with your success. Which I don’t, but I’m still going to feel proud of you anyway. :)

    -Kate

    KatiesGoldenDust | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  159. I love that you wear shorts and your jacket and tie when you tape the show! And no shoes? That’s ‘very Britney wearing no shoes in a public bathroom’ of you! Just kidding. I love it!

    okimidori | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  160. Buck, I live in wallingford and help out with WPAA (Planet Access). Let me say how proud of you I am. I’m glad that someone can go and make themselves known outside the state of Connecticut, especially from a small town like Wallingford. I used to watch Table For 2 all the time and even the “what the Buck” segments on that time. You were the little co-host and now have an entire community ready to throw themselves across hot coals for you! BE PROUD!! Also I’m gonna find out when you tape and watch cuz I said so… Do you love it?

    I HAD TO HAVE IT

    Buck reply on October 21, 2007:

    HEY! Awesome! Yeah that would be great! LOL

    I HAD TO HAVE IT TOO!

    Sco6014 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  161. so, i have to say that i was disappointed that there was no ‘i had to have it’ at the end of your last show…:(

    lilcat73 reply on October 22, 2007:

    I was expecting too. I actually ending up adding it myself when Buck didn’t say it.

    I Had to have it!

    emilydel | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  162. Its fabulous that your in the news and all that jazz.

    And when I was reading this I ended up feeling like a complete idiot because I always thought Coneticutt was spelled with a K not a C. Oh goodess.

    I think it would be so great if someday that WPAA station that your with reaches out to Georgia someday, because here all of our stations with news people act like they have a stick up their but :/ :]

    beckyboo reply on October 24, 2007:

    actually it’s connecticut… ;-)

    Miss Electric Ocean reply on October 24, 2007:

    HAHA,
    I give up.
    I just need to use my little spell checker on the google toolbar from now on out. Some words are just far beyond my reach :]

    Miss Electric Ocean | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  163. “Do you love it?”

    UHM…. YEA!

    MissKae | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  164. Loved the article! LOVED the behind the scenes pictures! You are so cute! I just love the fact that on the screen you look like you are in this really nice business suit, but if you just pan down a little bit you see that you are sitting there in shorts and NO SHOES!!!!LOL! I love it!

    MimiMarquez21 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  165. Yay! Not only do you deserve a website, you deserve your own show! You’re one of my favorite YouTubers ever.
    Andrew

    Drew8472 | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  166. Hey Michael…i think you’re very funny. Im one of your big fans, jus made a new account.
    Question: Don’t Youtube partners get paid?
    Plug-in: Sarah Jessica Parker is/was always an amazing actress. You had to have it!

    Go ahead, you’re doing great!

    bahamaboy | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  167. Great article! Fame is looking for you Buck!

    highnoonmoon | Oct 21, 2007 | Reply

  168. Great article. They really seemed to understand your appeal. Love your new website.
    Do you have to travel far for your TV spots on Fox Lips & Ears or Red Eye?

    julietelken | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  169. Hey Michael,

    That was an awesome article! I had no idea you taped w/out shoes. That’s pure comedy. I guess whatever it takes to be comfortable, right? Keep it up. GO BUCKSTER!!

    maymajesty | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  170. That’s your tie hanging out the bottom right?? Let’s just say for a minute I thought you took ‘dirty penis’ a little too literally. ;-)

    Volvican | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  171. Love the pics at the end:D

    NaNaShee | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  172. Was a great article :D
    Love the pics!!

    Vai | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  173. Ah! I love it!! So awesome that you got a website! YAY! :)

    Hillz17 | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  174. That was a very nice article. I think there are huge things on their way for you. And what did she mean you can’t sing. I love your singing! Don’t listen to her. ‘Cause I’m going to miss you like a child misses its blanket!’

    I love it!

    Buck reply on October 22, 2007:

    LOL i told her i cant sing LOL
    I love that song! You know me so well!

    lilcat73 | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  175. Even my boyfriend LOVES your show and he despises my love for gossip :o) Any chance you will set up RSS? I know there is a way with wordpress….I live and die by Google Reader and would love it!

    coquidesign | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  176. It’s so cool that you are getting recognized by the press.

    Ryan | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  177. Awesome! I love the behind the scenes pictures.

    Naomi | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  178. wow, what great pictures!

    kala_way | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  179. Great article Michael :) Love the pics…the shorts & no shoes! Too cute!

    xxoo

    Bekah

    Bekah | Oct 22, 2007 | Reply

  180. What a great article!! Are you dancing on air?