Dr. Steve-O
television series
Dr. Steve-O is an American reality television series starring Steve-O, Trishelle Cannatella, and Reggie Pace. The show premiered on October 1, 2007; it aired Monday nights at 11:05 pm Eastern/10:05 pm Central, immediately after WWE Raw, on the USA Network. The show ended on November 12, 2007.
Plot
Dr. Steve-O was a reality TV show where Steve-O acts as a doctor, to help males overcome their fears, thus the headline created by Steve-O, "Turning wussies into men." In every episode, Dr. Steve-O helps three different men, and makes them complete three challenges to overcome their fears.
Format
The show begins with Dr. Steve-O riding in a customized ambulance along with his driver (Reggie) and nurse (Trishelle), showing the viewers videos sent in by men who want to overcome their fear. They then go to the subject's home and complete the first challenge, then they pick them up and go to another location for another challenge.
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