Pilot Episode
Posted on 30. Jun, 2009
Welcome to A Bear’s Life on the Web, a new monthly web series that will bring you to the people and places, the movers and shakers of the Bear Community. Taken out of the pages of A Bear’s Life magazine, this episode focuses on Jeff Costello and Robert Tagliapietra, known as the Fashion Bears, We then head to Provincetown, Massachusetts. We’ll see the places and meet the people that make this town one of the most popular gay destinations in the world, and finally Ptown Bear Week 2008. Enjoy the fun with 4000 bears at one of the largest bear events of the year.
99 Responses to “Pilot Episode”
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Coyote
24. Jan, 2010
Very cool guys! Great episode. Can’t wait to see more, and hopefully to see you boys in MPLS sometime. When it’s warmer, of course
Mike
03. Jan, 2010
Wish I could see it all. It keeps stopping.
David
13. Dec, 2009
Great episode and we all look forward to seeing more from Seattle.
IBL should come up to Vancouver and do a spot on the Olympics in February 2010.
Jonathan
06. Dec, 2009
What a nice thing this tv !!!
We don’t have that in France
Woul be a dream to come on a boat emptu of bears !! I’m a 27yo slim chaser but I love you all beaaaaaars !!!
++ Jo
Blair in West HollyWeird
30. Oct, 2009
This was great to watch. I hope you do more and that there is some kind of mailing list to let me know when more come out. Or will it be on iTunes?
Dustin
17. Oct, 2009
I’m so glad to find a community that I can belong to. I can’t wait til the next episode. Please keep it going.
Thanks bunches
Dustin
Paul
11. Oct, 2009
BRAVO…IT’S SO GOOD TO SEE YOU AS THE HOST!!!I LOVE IT…HUGS TO YOU STEVO XOX…PAUL
Jose Manuel
04. Oct, 2009
It is reassuring to hear the consistent descriptor used for Bears is: friendliness. At a time when so much of our greater community is becoming more apathetic and stereotyped as “bitchy,” it’s nice to see a group bringing balance.
Don @ Rick
30. Sep, 2009
awesome video, we attend bear week every year and enjoyed the pics…..keep up the good, no the great work!
Barry
29. Sep, 2009
Keep up the great work.This was very professional and shows the bear community in a great light.
Great Job
Barry
GrizBearHunter
08. Sep, 2009
OMG. Great video production guys, this is just brilliant – you guys rock! You should be very proud of yourselves for such great work. Very informative and love the travel content.
Bear TV, my new favourite TV Show. Keep it coming guys. The video makes me want to pack up and move to Provincetown, Massachusetts now.
Steve H. and Heath you guys are spunks and so is that guy handing out water at 7:24 into to the TV Show – get his phone number for me.
Thanks guys, I will have to buy a new keyboard now as this one is full of my drool, I couldn’t keep my mouth closed from watching so many spunky Bear guys.
I think 9 mins is too short, what about 30 mins of hunky Bear viewing. Some ideas – Maybe you could quickly add some of the up and coming Bear Events from around the world like Bear Cruises, Bear Weekends and Bear Party’s or places where the Bears hang out in their own home town, or Bears in their Undies stories (hint hint). etc. Also some “where are they now” stories on some of the hot bears that have been in a number of Bear Magazines from the past. Just a thought.
Hey if you ever get to London to do a story, you have to go to XXL Bear Party on a Saturday Night and Wednesday nights http://www.xxl-london.com I didn’t think heaven really existed until I went there OMG.
Can’t wait for the next Bear TV show. Could you create a email list of those wanting to know when the next show is posted up on the web, that way we won’t miss out when becomes available.
GrizBearHunter from Australia.
Bear Hugs
bear DV8
05. Sep, 2009
very nice…….can’t wait for next episode
Bad Bear Cub
27. Aug, 2009
I enjoyed the pilot, but how about longer segments? 9 minutes was too short, perhaps 30. Good job guys.
carlos
26. Aug, 2009
i like the show is very incredible , i want more please!
DanceBear
16. Aug, 2009
This is fantastic! Best wishes for continued success with both the magazine and the video site!
Kai Force
12. Aug, 2009
Love the Internet Program!!!! Stev-O, You’ve out done yourself!! I can’t wait to see you in Big Bear!!!
-Kai
sergio caffe from brasil
02. Aug, 2009
oh my god !stevo you make me have a heart attack, amazing no words i hope this dream continues!!!!
great work guys!!
sergio caffe
from brasil south america
JohhnX
30. Jul, 2009
this is great!!!
i hope this becomes a regular feature, i´d watch every episode!!!!
Gabe
23. Jul, 2009
Wicked mate! The HusBear and I really enjoyed it… bring it on! WOOFs from New Zealand
Paul
23. Jul, 2009
Wow this is Great, totally Woofilicious!!
Cheers from New Zealand
jack
19. Jul, 2009
really great!.. never stop!.. goood!!!!
Randy Sumner
17. Jul, 2009
Stevo, Stevo, Stevo,
How much joy can one person bring into our lives? What a wonderful show! It seems I am forever thanking you for one kindness or event or just for the rays of light that radiate from your beautiful self. You are a treasure, to our community, our town, and most importantly, to those of us lucky to know you. I will never take your friendship for granted and i appreciate all your efforts. I am so grateful to count you among my friends. Congratulations to all of you for this incredible success. May blessings of light, love, and laughter rain down upon you forever. Hope to see ya tonight so I can buy you a drink. Love, Randy
Jason Balman
15. Jul, 2009
Love your new website steve!! I think it is great!! I love how your mag and site shows how bears really act in the world!! I am glad you are showing our true community!!
Keep it up
Jason
ADRIAN
13. Jul, 2009
Just amazing, make´s me feel to go there!
Nick
12. Jul, 2009
I love it!
PaulBear1215
11. Jul, 2009
I am totally going on the dune tour this week! That guys is HOT!!!! Great job guys!
DrillCub
11. Jul, 2009
Yup – great job guys!! Good coverage, good info
Can’t wait to see more!
WOLF
11. Jul, 2009
Great Job …
Rob (StubbyCub)
10. Jul, 2009
This is great to see. I love the magazine and now A Bear’s Life TV, genious, I can not wait for more *HUGS*
Stubby
David Canelas
09. Jul, 2009
Huge project, The best Luck in the world Guys,
Id Love to be part on it, please let me know if is any chance LOL
Furry Hugs from Portugal, by the way thanks for the promotion of the Portuguese Meeting (wooflx) we appreciate it very much.
David xxx
Jamey
09. Jul, 2009
WOW.. this is great…. I am so excited to see that this Mag has video now. Great Job Guys!
HUGS!
GaBear
Chris Anding
09. Jul, 2009
Very cool!..and major corporate sponsorship…nice!
Joseph
09. Jul, 2009
Excellent work! This is a great move forward for our community.
I have one constructive criticism. The sound editing could be improved a bit to boost the vocals in relation to the music. It was hard to hear what was being said in some segments.
Looking forward to the next edition.
Frank aka Buck
08. Jul, 2009
Bravo, very fun and professional at the same time
I can’t wait to see what you do with Big Bears at Big Bear in August Wuf!
John B.
08. Jul, 2009
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! Kudos Stevo for a Fabo production. You never do anything half-assed, well – no I’m sure, never. Perfection at its best—I want to go to Ptown after watching your segment. You’re onto something wonderful here, congratulations. Keep it coming love…….
Big Bear Hugs and Little Cub Kisses
John B.
Eric
08. Jul, 2009
Stevo;
An awsome job…great editing. I can’t wait to see the next episode.
Eric & David
Gary Speedie
08. Jul, 2009
Great job Stevo!………….More please!
LuvYa
Gary & David
Toronto
Brian
08. Jul, 2009
Wow very cool makes me want to go to P-town!
Bob
07. Jul, 2009
Excellent and well produced, informative and entertaining. Looking forward to the next episode. Damn well about time. Bravo Bear’s Life !!
SquareBear
07. Jul, 2009
Very well edited! Taught me a couple of thing I didn’t know about: The dune ride/clam bake thing; sounds great!
The advertisements were just right and non-interfering also.
Bart Verret
07. Jul, 2009
loved the program. It made me wanting to go there .
Chuck Knowles
07. Jul, 2009
Great Job on your new Show…Bears Life TV…
After seeing your Pilot I’m noww Booking a trip to P-Town for Bear’s week
mike keren
07. Jul, 2009
Great job. Really impressive. Keep it up. See ya all at Bear WEek.
Bill Brooks
07. Jul, 2009
Great job, fun and informative!
Bernie
07. Jul, 2009
Absolutely awesome idea..
Thanks a lot to the whole ABL family for putting up such a good informative show
let s hope there will be plenty more to watch
Very furry hugs to all from you from the UK
Bernie
KonstantinMiller
06. Jul, 2009
Hi! I like your srticle and I would like very much to read some more information on this issue. Will you post some more?
Sergi
03. Jul, 2009
Good job! Next one in Europe…Barcelona?
Hugs and kisses
matt schiavone
03. Jul, 2009
Thank you for shareing this episode with the community , as a Massachusetts resident it’s nice to see P-town showcased , it’s appreciated . Look forward to seeing the next episode , keep up the great work .
Matt Tumminello
02. Jul, 2009
Nice! What a terrific video on Ptown. This is a fantastic first episode. Go Bears! Grrrrrrr…
Shanemichael Duncan
02. Jul, 2009
Stevo! That’s Awesome! I can’t wait to get there next Saturday!! How can I subscribe to the “A Bear’s Life TV”? I don’t want to miss it!!!
Thanx,
Huggerzzzzz!
Shanemichael*
Albert
01. Jul, 2009
This is fabulous – first Kathy Griffin, then this! I love this! As someone who used to live in Boston and spent lots of time in P’town, you really brought back a flood of good memories.
Keep doing it, Stevo, don’t stop, and have fun in P’town this summer!
Bear Hugs,
Albert
Stuart
01. Jul, 2009
Awesome!!!!!! great job.
Charlie
01. Jul, 2009
Great Job, Stevo!
See you in P-town! *THE* Summer party to be at!
Dewey
01. Jul, 2009
Great job! I am already looking forward to the next episode
Sean Jones
01. Jul, 2009
I thought very interesting look forward to seeing more, make sure wherever you go there are shots of bear soup and I will sure to watch , also give Heath my number I will be waiting by the phone!
TonyBear
01. Jul, 2009
Stevo,
Great job……………bears unite!
Dave From Rochester
01. Jul, 2009
Wow, thanks for sharing this video with us. It was a really great job!. I’m looking forward to my first Bear Week in Ptown and thanks to A Bear’s Life, I now have an idea of what to expect. I can hardly wait to experience all the fun and camaradarie of the event. Thanks guys!
Woofs and Hugs!
Dave
Phil
01. Jul, 2009
Great fun, can’t wait to see more!
Hope you’ll be at Ptown again this year!!
John
01. Jul, 2009
Hey Guys it is GREEEEEEAT. Cant wait to see the next ones!! keep it up!
Michael P
01. Jul, 2009
A super idea!! Well done!!! Thanks for keeping us connected and up to date!! Looking forward to the next installment!
Cheers!!
Michael
Mr. P
01. Jul, 2009
GRRRRRRRReate. It IS “A Rears Life”. You will have me watching.
Mick Kay
01. Jul, 2009
What a great concept and video! It’s great to showcase bears who are achieving their dreams and success! I especially like the travel piece as I’ve never been to P-Town. Now I want to see it first hand.
I hope this becomes a regular installment on http://www.abearslifemag.com because it’s THAT good!
Mick
brad
01. Jul, 2009
Thanks for a great preview of Bear Week, with awesome footage of Provincetown only one week away, good timing!
Mark Negrete
01. Jul, 2009
I love the new use of technology, I think it will be a hit, Loving you here in Fort Lauderdale.
Bear Hugs,
Mark
FuzzyTattooLogic
01. Jul, 2009
Great Start. I can’t wait to see more.
Jay
01. Jul, 2009
Stevo
Congrads on your pilot. So PROUD of you. Every element of production was awesome. All my love.
Jay
Imad
01. Jul, 2009
Thank you so much for sharing this awesome film and information, we are here in Middle east can’t have this wonderful open life, so at least you gave us the chance to check out what is going on there and how bears life is. thank you again and good luck with your next episode. wish you all the best.
looking forward to receive the next film.
kisses and big bear hugs to All.
Dubai – UAE
Joe Soler
01. Jul, 2009
Great use of current Technology! Congratulations and continued success with the ABL proyect.
I look forward to seeing more.
Big bear hugs to the ABL Team.
Joe Soler and Roke Cabrera
Torremolinos, Spain
Matthew Vinson
01. Jul, 2009
Stevo. Thank you for all that you do. You are making a huge difference in bringing a postitve light to our community. If there’s anything I can do to support you, you know how to get a hold of me.
Bearhugs,
Matthew
Drummer Bear (Zangief)
30. Jun, 2009
Yeah, Steve-O! I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time! So glad it’s finally arrived and it looks great already!
You’ve gotta do a cameo on our TV series soon, man! In Episode 2, we make it evident that Zangief (the king of all video game bears) reads A Bear’s Life magazine.
Great launch, Steve-O, and keep ‘em comin’!
Drummer Bear (Mike Fass)
Zangief from “Street Fighter: The Later Years” and “Street Fighter Reunion”
CRIS
30. Jun, 2009
HI BEARS LIFE!!!
IM CRIS FROM MEXICO CITY, I JUST WANT TO SAY…
WOW!!! THIS A GREAT IDEA, IM A ADMIRER OF BEAR I LOVE BEARS!!! THIS IS THE BEST THING EVER!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I WISH U LUCK BEARS LIFE…
I LOVE BARS TV!!!
David Warren
30. Jun, 2009
What a fantastic addition to the web. I loved the pilot and hope to see more.
Fantastic job to all.
Hugs and Tugs
JustRay
30. Jun, 2009
Stevo,
As a charter subscriber of “A Bear’s Life” magazine, I have NEVER been disappointed in your work and Now, WOW, this new step is just one more jewel in the crown… Thanks for ALL you do and ALL the great work you have put into letting the world know we bears are Real Men and Good Guys!
LOVE A Bears Life TV!
Jim Parton
30. Jun, 2009
GRRRReat video…loved seeing what’s goin on…Provincetown looks like ” a BEAR”S life” happenin!
DONALD VAUGHAN
30. Jun, 2009
LOOKS GREAT ,LUV SEEING ALL THE BEARS
brad
30. Jun, 2009
Steve, great job keep up the good wook..
MrPandaBehr
30. Jun, 2009
Can’t wait to see more!
Jamie
30. Jun, 2009
Awesome I might keep up with it.
David
30. Jun, 2009
Great job Stevo, thank you again
Lew
30. Jun, 2009
Great Show…Its whats been missin’ .
Fun , Informative, woof ,woof woof,
Fluff it up a bit, add some more interviews and
segments …. something with Power Tools and Work Belts.
and I’m there.
I wanna see it on Logo!!
Nice job gents
BeefPieBear
30. Jun, 2009
Oh Steve this is great! Thanks for bringing some Bear’s Life TV into my life up at my cabin with this episode! I spend summers in the Northwoods forest with _real bears_ and I do so miss my otherwise Fabulously Gay Life in Palm Springs during the winter. Stuff like this helps tide me over – love seeing all those smiling fuzzy-faced men in the meantime!
John Hogan/albany, NY
30. Jun, 2009
Stevo, great job! can’t wait to see the next one..
Nick Tarr
30. Jun, 2009
FABU. Good for You Steve. It is nice to see the world of bears taken out of a dark bar and into the world we really live in. Art, travel and loving relationships. AND MORE.
Take care, your bear stand up comic and now full time artist and bear jewelry deseigner.
Nick Tarr
http://www.nicktarr.com and http://www.sweetearthart.com
PS: I am in love with an amazing bear. You can see him on our art site. So sweet. and a REAL Bear. Only took 20 years to find him.
Jare51
30. Jun, 2009
WOW!! I REALLY ENJOYED this episode. I can’t wait to see more. Thanks Stevo. Great Job!
Adiv
30. Jun, 2009
I LOVE this! Kudos to Steve and the entire ABL team for putting together such a polished, professional presentation. I thoroughly enjoyed it and wish you the best of luck in continuing this project.
*huggage*
Dave
30. Jun, 2009
I am totally going on that Dune Tour. That guy is freakin’ hot! See you all in P-Town
Paul
30. Jun, 2009
WOW. This is the best. Thanks soooooo much for creating this new monthly view into Bear’s lives.
Clifton Tatum
30. Jun, 2009
Steveo sign me up! When are you putting this on LOGO?
Bearskills
30. Jun, 2009
Well done! Enjoyed the webcast! Can’t wait to see the next one!
Arturo Franco
30. Jun, 2009
Stevo, very fun and professional…..Felicitaciones
Arturo
Philip
30. Jun, 2009
Hi, WOW…that film was awesome…..funny I don’t usually identify with a specific aspect of the gay community but after seeing that film it’s clear that the Bear Community are my closest relatives in a sense. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to the next episode.
Hugs, Philip P. K.
paul newell
30. Jun, 2009
great, could watch it longer, some tech problems with sound,, very hard to hear the fashion desginers over background music, could have used a bit more information on the bears week story (when i went to T.V. news production school we were always told a good story contained “who, what, why, where, when, and how or how much” but over all you bears did a fantastic job……..you all deserve the biggest of hugs……(“”) paul (“”)
Chris Medeiros
30. Jun, 2009
As a member of the board of Provincetown Bears, I got say this was excellent!!!
Fuzzywuzzybear
30. Jun, 2009
Cannot wait for Bear Week this year to see if you are back. If so see you there…Great Episode….cannot wait for more
Jimbo Henry
30. Jun, 2009
Great work, can’t wait for next episode.
til then
Jimbo!
Paul Hanchette
30. Jun, 2009
Stevo, this is great! Love seeing the Bear’s Life on the web. Keep up the great work and look forward to seeing you in Seattle!
Paul and Rodger
Colleen
30. Jun, 2009
Excellent!! Great job guys!!
-Colleen
Errin
30. Jun, 2009
Faaaaaaaahhbuuulous….simply Faaaaaaahhhbuuuuloud!!! Let’s have more….and more….and more!!!!
Art Forget
30. Jun, 2009
Thanks for all you are doing to share, educate and show that gay bears aren’t just the typical gay men that you may see in movies and on TV… we are the guys that fix your autos, fight for you in court.. take care of your health, teach you in school and help raise your awareness of simply good people… Thanks Stevo…
Hugs and Tugs,
Art