Comments on: An Open Letter to Matt Kennedy Gould

By: James

James — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:02:17 +0000

I just want to agree with everything said in the original letter. I feel like there’s no shame whatsoever in being “tricked”–There was a hollywood budget and literally hundreds of people that were all dedicated to the lie. Also, real reality shows are in my opinion very fake and seem super set up most of the time, making it all the harder to make the distinction.

Matt Kennedy Gould is by far my favorite person not just in reality television but on any television show ever. As much as I like the concept of the show, I kind of hate that it had a negative impact on such a cool, cool, guy.

I wish I could be as honest and genuine of a guy. Like others had said I can’t help but get emotional watching the show because it’s so rare to see someone so down to earth. I wish Matt the best life. I hope that he found himself a great girl, a loyal dog and a nice house.

By: Maggie Grady

Maggie Grady — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:24:52 +0000

My husband and I watched this when it was on and could not wait every week to see it. Matt is a one of a kind guy who is so genuine and nice and that is exactly what made the show (along with his wide-eyed looks of disbelief – haha). I just bought the DVD and my teenage kids and I are watching it again and they have also fallen in love with Matt. My 21 year old son says that he would love to be friends with someone like Matt. I was sad to read that he felt like an idiot afterwards – not a single person who watched that show ever thought of Matt as an idiot. Great guy who deserves a terrific life! Matt, I hope you read all these wonderful comments about you and realize how many people think you are fantastic!

By: Brent

Brent — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:59:17 +0000

Agreed!

By: The Guy

The Guy — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:02:25 +0000

I’m watching The Joe Schmo Show right now, the very end of it. I can’t stop getting emotional… Matt Kennedy Gould is just one hell of a guy with an enormous heart.

Peace.

By: Pat

Pat — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:10:07 +0000

I found myself wondering where Matt Kennedy Gould would show up next on TV. I wasn’t looking for season 2 of the Joe Schmo Show. I agree with the people who said that you were the one who made the show. I found season one of DVD and grabbed it up without hesitation. I would have watched another show with you Matt. Look at Scott Baio, he had a great show about trying to decide if he should settle down. I heard a lot of shows like that are somewhat scripted, but I think you could have done something like that. I mean, look how long ago the Schmo show was aired and people are still talking about it. You taught me that integrity is something you carry with you, but still leave with others long after you’ve left.

By: Victor

Victor — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:07:44 +0000

I’m watching Joe Schmo for the first time, and I genuinely wanted to write something to him myself. If anything, the show is a testament to the type of person he is..a good guy. Wish I could tell him in person and give the guy a hug!

By: Noel

Noel — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:06:29 +0000

I love the comments on here everyone! Thanks so much! Maybe Matt himself will eventually see it! :D

By: treesz_lounge

treesz_lounge — Tue, 18 May 2010 07:59:52 +0000

I wholeheartedly agree with all the great things said about the show and especially Matt. I never saw the show on Spike but had heard about it because of Kristen Wiig and purchased the DVD’s. I got hooked instantly. Watched the entire show over a weekend. I lmao and also cried on many occasions. Especially the end, when they reveal the secret and Matt speaks about how he doesn’t always believe in himself but others see his potential and have tried to support him. Boy, that tore me up. What a moment. It was so pure & very emotional.

For me, The Joe Schmo show was the best reality show ever and quite possibly the most entertaining tv show ever. All due to Matt. What a truly exceptional guy. He was the true star of the show.

I initially got the DVD’s to see Kristen Wiig in her early days before SNL, but it turned out that I discovered a bigger star, Matt Kennedy Gould.

Matt deserve every great thing in life. What a unique & special individual.

By: MJL

MJL — Fri, 14 May 2010 07:12:49 +0000

The fact is that every time I’ve heard anyone talking about this show the comment you hear most is what an amazing guy Matt is. It’s honestly incredible what honor he had while still being a fun guy.

It was also ultra clear everyone involved with the show felt the same way.

The fact that he was “tricked” is absolutely nothing. Virtually anyone would have been, and it doesn’t matter at all anyway. It’s a non issue.

Seven years after the show, recollections came up in the law office I’m part of and 100% of the people stated how amazed they were by Matt’s character. He made the show! There is absolutely no doubt about it.

By: Big Fan of Matt Kennedy Gould!

Big Fan of Matt Kennedy Gould! — Sat, 08 May 2010 16:40:00 +0000

Matt Kennedy Gould is the best. I just purchased and received the 3 Disc set and couldn’t wait to watch it again. It seems like yesterday in my mind but I guess this was back on 2003. I remember being disappointed that the entire cast didn’t actually sit down with Matt after this happened. It would have been really great to see the ones that kept in touch with Matt a year or two later, or even now for that matter. Matt deserves something very special in this life and I agree, we will be hard pressed to find another reality show as good as this one and we will never find another Matt! Too bad his embarassment kept him from moving forward. Plenty of others have plowed through alot worse and risen. Matt has the best character. I can’t help feeling there needs to be a 2nd chapter to the Matt Kennedy Gould story, A&E where are they now sort of thing or something. Everyone loved you on that show Matt! Spike thought they could duplicate the success with part 2 and it tanked. You made the show and there are plenty of fans waiting for you to come back into our lives somehow. Thank you Matt for being a superior human being. Your inspiration has stuck with me all these years. Thanks!