Steve Bartelstein lost his WABC job after showing up late for work and, in some cases, not showing up at all. While some thought the handsome journo’s career would be consumed by crystal meth, we’re pleased to hear that Bartelstein’s landed a gig at CBS.
Of course, the Facts of Life law requires us to take the good and the bad. That said, we’re sorry to say that Bartelstein’s got testicular cancer. That cancer, Bartelstein, may explain his ABC tardiness:
Doctors say this had long been in my system. I’m not one to complain nor say anything disparaging. But it’s possible my weariness at work was the result of this illness. I’d been showing extreme fatigue for a period of time. Even while I was still on-air, my mother said, ‘I notice you’re lethargic these days.’ “
A mother always knows.
Now that he faces radiation and chemo, Bartelstein insists he’s going to hold his head high: “I won’t go the hairpiece route. I’ll be knowledgeable, charming – and bald.”
How about we take this to the next level?
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ajax
I watched the early-morning news on ABC. I’d rather see Bartlestein’s face on the pillow next to mine in the morning, but the TV would just have to do. Steve, you’ll be knowledgeable, charming, bald, and hotter than a hibachi at a Fourth of July barbecue. (swoon)
degan22
“Of course, the Facts of Life law requires us to take the good and the bad. ”
Love it.
Jersey
Is he gay or just cute?
Carol
Stever freaking rocks. Met him in the 80s in Portland Oregon where he did the sports report. Wonderful, wonderful man. Get well, Steve!
(A sidenote: also from PDX news? Bill O’Reilly. Go fucking figure.)