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A reminder that that USA version of Top Gear is on tonight... (SUNDAY)

Started by Brock Samson, November 20, 2010, 11:14:16 PM

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ChgrSteve67

#25
November 23, 2010, 05:02:03 PM
With the money I'm sure these guys are getting I think Mr. Angry would be availiable.

Not to mention the cars they get to abuse Mike would probably do the show for free or at a cut rate.

learical1

#26
November 23, 2010, 05:40:37 PM
Quote from: Brock Samson on November 22, 2010, 05:42:18 PM
 
I wanted to add this pic too,..  :scratchchin: sorry,..  :shruggy:  to,.. this is Neal Armstrong. Though I think the astronauts all owned Vettes,.. as was alluded to in last night's program opener, I remember they used a SIX-PACK '71 Chally as a Chase Car on a runway somewhere, I think that was a NASA Strip.  :shruggy:
This pic shows an R/T with the late Prod. tall Bumper Guards.



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bakerhillpins

#27
November 23, 2010, 08:56:15 PM
Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on November 23, 2010, 05:02:03 PM
With the money I'm sure these guys are getting I think Mr. Angry would be availiable.

Not to mention the cars they get to abuse Mike would probably do the show for free or at a cut rate.

That would be an interesting show.  :yesnod:

I'm watching the 1st episode now on DVR and its ok, but as others have noted they have big shoes to fill.

Can anyone explain why they (whoever they are) keep making US versions of shows rather than just importing the real ones? Is there some sort of secret marketing reason? I don't have BBCA anymore and the loss of TopGear UK is acute.

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Troy

#28
January 19, 2011, 12:59:53 PM
Ok, so I've had a chance to watch a few episodes now and it's definitely getting better. Some parts are even downright hilarious! It doesn't seem nearly as scripted and the reactions seem genuine.

Troy
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Shakey

#29
January 19, 2011, 01:15:43 PM
Quote from: bakerhillpins on November 23, 2010, 08:56:15 PM
Quote from: ChgrSteve67 on November 23, 2010, 05:02:03 PM
With the money I'm sure these guys are getting I think Mr. Angry would be availiable.

Not to mention the cars they get to abuse Mike would probably do the show for free or at a cut rate.

That would be an interesting show.  :yesnod:

I'm watching the 1st episode now on DVR and its ok, but as others have noted they have big shoes to fill.

Can anyone explain why they (whoever they are) keep making US versions of shows rather than just importing the real ones? Is there some sort of secret marketing reason? I don't have BBCA anymore and the loss of TopGear UK is acute.



Many of the American sitcoms from the '70's were also based on British shows - what they're doing is nothing new, just North Americanizing it for us.

moparstuart

#30
January 19, 2011, 02:57:30 PM
Quote from: Troy on January 19, 2011, 12:59:53 PM
Ok, so I've had a chance to watch a few episodes now and it's definitely getting better. Some parts are even downright hilarious! It doesn't seem nearly as scripted and the reactions seem genuine.

Troy

It has gotten somewhat better , if i had not seen the original I may even have liked it .   It still falls short of the mark for me but I am still watching .   :popcrn: :popcrn: :popcrn:
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BrianShaughnessy

#31
January 19, 2011, 05:50:34 PM
Quote from: Troy on January 19, 2011, 12:59:53 PM
Ok, so I've had a chance to watch a few episodes now and it's definitely getting better. Some parts are even downright hilarious! It doesn't seem nearly as scripted and the reactions seem genuine.

Troy



I saw the Alaska thing last night...  it wasn't as truly horrendous as the first few episodes but I'm sure they had a team of writers feeding these guys lines behind the scenes.

Anyway it wasn't bad...  or it could have been the combination of OTC and prescription meds I'm on.   :eek2:
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moparstuart

#32
January 19, 2011, 08:44:44 PM
Quote from: BrianShaughnessy on January 19, 2011, 05:50:34 PM
Quote from: Troy on January 19, 2011, 12:59:53 PM
Ok, so I've had a chance to watch a few episodes now and it's definitely getting better. Some parts are even downright hilarious! It doesn't seem nearly as scripted and the reactions seem genuine.

Troy



I saw the Alaska thing last night...  it wasn't as truly horrendous as the first few episodes but I'm sure they had a team of writers feeding these guys lines behind the scenes.

Anyway it wasn't bad...  or it could have been the combination of OTC and prescription meds I'm on.   :eek2:
:smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:
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Landonsrt

#33
January 19, 2011, 09:34:29 PM
I've watched several episodes now. I still can't get past that deusche bag Adam ferrera..... He can't drive and is the least funny comedian I've ever seen!

greenpigs

#34
January 20, 2011, 03:36:23 AM
Quote from: Landonsrt on January 19, 2011, 09:34:29 PM
I've watched several episodes now. I still can't get past that deusche bag Adam ferrera..... He can't drive and is the least funny comedian I've ever seen!

X2

He needs replaced the other two are OK.

I liked the Alaska episode, guess I'm just easily entertained.
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BrianShaughnessy

#35
January 26, 2011, 11:18:33 AM
Meanwhile,  over at another network....  that specializes in automotive programming.

Adam Carolla and a few friends are working on the pilot of "the Car Show".   One of the co-hosts appears to be Mike / Mr. Angry's friend Matt Farah.

http://autoeclectic.com/bestdamncarshow
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moparstuart

#36
January 26, 2011, 01:45:42 PM
Quote from: BrianShaughnessy on January 26, 2011, 11:18:33 AM
Meanwhile,  over at another network....  that specializes in automotive programming.

Adam Carolla and a few friends are working on the pilot of "the Car Show".   One of the co-hosts appears to be Mike / Mr. Angry's friend Matt Farah.

http://autoeclectic.com/bestdamncarshow
funnier guys it may work   :shruggy:
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Brock Samson

#37
January 26, 2011, 04:23:43 PM
 i managed to catch the trucks in alaska segment which was rather amusing,.. i'm thinking if they went with an totally American style as opposed to apeing the Brits it might be a lot more interesting,.. but the guys - least of all adam are not seeming to be typical american motor heads or particuarlly memorable...   :shruggy: i'd nominate the big brother from american chopper i forget his name now.. but i really like his attitude. "Mikey"?..  :shruggy:

greenpigs

#38
January 26, 2011, 07:05:40 PM
Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor                 


Tim Allen............. he is a car guy, its Ford but still & unlike Adam he is funny.  :yesnod:
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Brock Samson

#39
January 26, 2011, 09:16:10 PM
 :scratchchin: ...
  OK: Tim Allen, Mikey and...
   J. Leno... he's funny,.. or at least his chin is...

greenpigs

#40
January 26, 2011, 09:42:00 PM
I think Tanner is fine as you need a straight man for the humor to work.
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Landonsrt

#41
January 27, 2011, 01:01:14 PM
Quote from: greenpigs on January 26, 2011, 09:42:00 PM
I think Tanner is fine as you need a straight man for the humor to work.

I do like tanner since he can drive.

Bill Goldberg?  At least he's a mopar man....

bakerhillpins

#42
February 14, 2012, 06:38:33 PM
Looks like they sprung for a new season. I see my DVR set to record tonight at 9pm on The History Channel.

Says the guys drive big rigs. 
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Ponch ®

#43
February 14, 2012, 07:15:32 PM
Quote from: bakerhillpins on February 14, 2012, 06:38:33 PM
Looks like they sprung for a new season. I see my DVR set to record tonight at 9pm on The History Channel.

Says the guys drive big rigs. 

finally an original idea.

Oh wait..
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bakerhillpins

#44
February 14, 2012, 09:34:19 PM
Quote from: Ponch ® on February 14, 2012, 07:15:32 PM
finally an original idea.

Oh wait..

Yea, all those original ideas out there on TV these days.  ::) 
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Capt. Lyme Vol. Fire

"Inspiration is for amateurs - the rest of us just show up and get to work." -Chuck Close
"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -Albert Einstein
Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.
Science flies you to the moon, Religion flies you into buildings.

moparstuart

#45
February 15, 2012, 12:57:43 PM
Quote from: Ponch ® on February 14, 2012, 07:15:32 PM
Quote from: bakerhillpins on February 14, 2012, 06:38:33 PM
Looks like they sprung for a new season. I see my DVR set to record tonight at 9pm on The History Channel.

Says the guys drive big rigs. 

finally an original idea.

Oh wait..
they should have raced them  , oh wait    :smilielol:
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ChgrSteve67

#46
February 15, 2012, 04:31:29 PM
Was an entertaining episode.
Pretty obvious it was all staged for TV but definitely funny stuff.
The big rigs bucking shows the true meaning of torque.
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