In 2007’s hit comedy "Knocked Up," a key plot point revolved around the characters’ desire to create a website catalog where and when mainstream movie stars bared some skin on screen.
The problem: one already existed: Mr. Skin DOT COM.
For the past 10 years, Mr. Skin DOT COM – which is a real site – has served as a prurient portal to celebrity skin on celluloid.
This history, along with the planned expansion, *aroused* the curiosity of Jimmy Carrane, who invited the site’s namesake down to Studio 3-12 (three-twelve).
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In 2007’s hit comedy Knocked Up, a key plot point revolved around the characters’ desire to create a website catalog where and when mainstream movie stars bared some skin on screen.
The problem: one already existed: Mr. Skin DOT COM.
For the past 10 years, Mr. Skin DOT COM – which is a real site – has served as a prurient portal to celebrity skin on celluloid.
This history, along with the planned expansion, aroused the curiosity of Jimmy Carrane, who invited the site’s namesake down to Studio 3-12 (three-twelve).
Broadcast History
Aired on WBEZ's award-winning magazine program, "Eight Forty-Eight."
Timing and Cues
IC: (Studio 312 theme song)
OC: “…won’t happen.”
TRT: 14:27 / 15:03
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio 312 Theme Song | Tony Rogers | 00:00 | |||
| Moving In Stereo | The Cars | 00:00 |
