All of the cast members need cash. Nicole Eggert (from Baywatch) has her Studio City home up for sale and recently downgraded from a fancy car to a practical one.
Kareem Abdul Jabbar has a bankruptcy in his past and a home that burned to the ground.
Comedian Louie Anderson has heart and health issues, so the fact that he's willing to put his life on the line means he's cash-strapped as well.
Look at the above photo that Kendra tweeted, this is what the final 15-minutes of fame looks like...
