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New and improved Top Gear USA?

Peter King

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I do not think so. I did not even make it through the entire episode before deleting it. Where are the antics and great screen antic of Rut, Tanner and Adam? They made that show fun. Now the new version of Top Gear US sounds and feels like Top Gear UK with Chris Evans. Horrendous.

Did anybody else see it and how did they like it? Especially compared to the antics of Rut and the rest.
 
It would take a lot to improve a dumpster fire.
 
I never liked Top Gear U.S. anyhow, they totally missed what appealed to people with the UK version, it just sounds like it's even worse now. No thanks. Haven't watched it forever, have zero interest in doing it ever again. Give me Grand Tour any day.
 
After years of the excellent U.K. show, I never liked the U.S., show nor have I heard many speak fondly of the U.S. show, but apparently here it is.
 
Chomsky said:
After years of the excellent U.K. show, I never liked the U.S., show nor have I heard many speak fondly of the U.S. show, but apparently here it is.
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I liked their antics, it may not have been that much of a car show to some. I would think that is not totally wrong. Loved Rut's own show too, where he restored old cars for worthy owners.

And yes, to some degree the UK show was fine and funny but I have disliked Clarkson for years. He thought he was so wonderful and mighty that he could do and say whatever he wanted and that is not OK. I think kicking them off the show after he hit an employee of the BBC/Top Gear was quite justified and I have not watched one episode of the Grand Tour nonsense.

And as for the reboot of the UK show, hated Chris Evans, Loved Matt LeBlanc in the first series and thought he became even better in the 2nd series (when no longer being weighed down by mr. Screamy Chris Evans).
 
Peter King said:
I liked their antics, it may not have been that much of a car show to some. I would think that is not totally wrong. Loved Rut's own show too, where he restored old cars for worthy owners.

And yes, to some degree the UK show was fine and funny but I have disliked Clarkson for years. He thought he was so wonderful and mighty that he could do and say whatever he wanted and that is not OK. I think kicking them off the show after he hit an employee of the BBC/Top Gear was quite justified and I have not watched one episode of the Grand Tour nonsense.

And as for the reboot of the UK show, hated Chris Evans, Loved Matt LeBlanc in the first series and thought he became even better in the 2nd series (when no longer being weighed down by mr. Screamy Chris Evans).
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But everyone likes The Stig! :thumbs:
 
Chomsky said:
But everyone likes The Stig! :thumbs:
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Hey, who does not like the Stig, or his American cousin, or any of his other cousins :lol:.
 
There is, and can only be ONE, Top Gear

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Peter King said:
2 sidekicks and one asswipe insensitive, obnoxious Neanderthal man.
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And still infinitely better than that steaming pile of turd know as TGUS.
 
Quag said:
And still infinitely better than that steaming pile of turd know as TGUS.
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But I still enjoyed the old TGUS, the annoying over competitive Tanner, the oddball Adam and the geeky weirdo Rut. They made lots of good reality TV episodes which were somewhat linked to cars. The UK version was much more often about cars and less about weird reality TV episodes with stunts and weird ****.
 
Peter King said:
But I still enjoyed the old TGUS, the annoying over competitive Tanner, the oddball Adam and the geeky weirdo Rut. They made lots of good reality TV episodes which were somewhat linked to cars. The UK version was much more often about cars and less about weird reality TV episodes with stunts and weird ****.
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There is your problem you think there is such a thing as good reality TV.
 
Peter King said:
I liked their antics, it may not have been that much of a car show to some. I would think that is not totally wrong. Loved Rut's own show too, where he restored old cars for worthy owners.

And yes, to some degree the UK show was fine and funny but I have disliked Clarkson for years. He thought he was so wonderful and mighty that he could do and say whatever he wanted and that is not OK. I think kicking them off the show after he hit an employee of the BBC/Top Gear was quite justified and I have not watched one episode of the Grand Tour nonsense.

And as for the reboot of the UK show, hated Chris Evans, Loved Matt LeBlanc in the first series and thought he became even better in the 2nd series (when no longer being weighed down by mr. Screamy Chris Evans).
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I hated all of them, I never thought anything they did was funny and don't think they had any chemistry either. No, it wasn't much of a car show, but then again, neither was the original Top Gear. These shows live or die based on the chemistry of the presenters. Jeremy, Richard and James have a great chemistry. The others? Not so much. And you're missing a fantastic show, every bit as good as the original Top Gear, but you're welcome to do so if you wish.
 
Cephus said:
I hated all of them, I never thought anything they did was funny and don't think they had any chemistry either. No, it wasn't much of a car show, but then again, neither was the original Top Gear. These shows live or die based on the chemistry of the presenters. Jeremy, Richard and James have a great chemistry. The others? Not so much. And you're missing a fantastic show, every bit as good as the original Top Gear, but you're welcome to do so if you wish.
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Agreed. It's entertainment, based upon presenter chemistry.

But also, there's the special chemistry and uniqueness that sometimes gels around new ideas that just happen to come together and take-off. The same can't always be said of the future copies and clones.
 
Quag said:
There is your problem you think there is such a thing as good reality TV.
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Well there is a difference between a to some degree scripted travel show with some stunts and cars like TGUS, which had good camera work and enjoyable cars they used and that is what i meant with good reality TV, just like what happens in some wildlife shows is to some degree scripted, has great camera work and make beautiful television. Shows like Top Gear, counts customs, bargain hunt, railroad Alaska, chasing classic cars, deadliest catch, Masterchef UK and Australia (don't like the US version, too cut throat), top chef, Leah Rimini's show about Scientology which are good reality TV.

Then there is the mildly enjoyable reality TV shows like Ink Master, Botched, Face Off, Kitchen Nightmares, Hells Kitchen, Storage wars, little people big world, hoarders, American Ninja Warrior, Sister Wives, Airport, Airline, 24 hours in A&E, 24 hours in police custody, American restoration, Escaping polygamy, Ozzy, mythbusters, Police women of Dallas, tiny house, incredible doctor pol, Dr. Dee, Dr. K, Dr. Jeff, Texas Flip and Move and a bunch of animal shows. Now high quality TV but certainly enjoyable.

But.....then.....there is the bottom dwellers of the reality TV show world, the bull crap reality tv shows (part of that industry is the fault of the Netherlands and big brother and I am still ashamed of that, and I apologize for that crime against TV watchers everywhere). You know shows like:

Big brother, the voice, America's got talent, the real wives of......, Jersey shore, Toddlers and tiaras, Georgie shore, made in Chelsea, the real housewives of, mob wives, honey boo boo, dance moms, duck dynasty, and a whole host of crap shows along those lines.

But then there are the real crimes against TV humanity like:

are you the one, dating in the dark, dating nude, a shot at love with tila tequila, dog the bounty hunter, Steven (I love Russia) the lawman, wife swap, nanny 911, super nanny, everything starring anyone named Kardashian or family thereof, Vanderpump rules, married to Jonas, cheaters, and most of the "looking for" shows.
 
Cephus said:
I hated all of them, I never thought anything they did was funny and don't think they had any chemistry either. No, it wasn't much of a car show, but then again, neither was the original Top Gear. These shows live or die based on the chemistry of the presenters. Jeremy, Richard and James have a great chemistry. The others? Not so much. And you're missing a fantastic show, every bit as good as the original Top Gear, but you're welcome to do so if you wish.
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Sorry, but Clarkson is on my ban list, the list includes:

Tom Cruise
Jeremy Clarkson
Jenna Elfman
Steven Segal
Anything with a person named/married to a Kardashian
 
Chomsky said:
After years of the excellent U.K. show, I never liked the U.S., show nor have I heard many speak fondly of the U.S. show, but apparently here it is.
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Ya, seriously, Top Gear US was / is awful - you can't compete with the original.

The Grand Tour is kinda fun, though!! hehe.... Especially since they are constantly taking (careful) shots at the BBC. hehehe
 
Peter King said:
Well there is a difference between a to some degree scripted travel show with some stunts and cars like TGUS, which had good camera work and enjoyable cars they used and that is what i meant with good reality TV, just like what happens in some wildlife shows is to some degree scripted, has great camera work and make beautiful television. Shows like Top Gear, counts customs, bargain hunt, railroad Alaska, chasing classic cars, deadliest catch, Masterchef UK and Australia (don't like the US version, too cut throat), top chef, Leah Rimini's show about Scientology which are good reality TV.

Then there is the mildly enjoyable reality TV shows like Ink Master, Botched, Face Off, Kitchen Nightmares, Hells Kitchen, Storage wars, little people big world, hoarders, American Ninja Warrior, Sister Wives, Airport, Airline, 24 hours in A&E, 24 hours in police custody, American restoration, Escaping polygamy, Ozzy, mythbusters, Police women of Dallas, tiny house, incredible doctor pol, Dr. Dee, Dr. K, Dr. Jeff, Texas Flip and Move and a bunch of animal shows. Now high quality TV but certainly enjoyable.

But.....then.....there is the bottom dwellers of the reality TV show world, the bull crap reality tv shows (part of that industry is the fault of the Netherlands and big brother and I am still ashamed of that, and I apologize for that crime against TV watchers everywhere). You know shows like:

Big brother, the voice, America's got talent, the real wives of......, Jersey shore, Toddlers and tiaras, Georgie shore, made in Chelsea, the real housewives of, mob wives, honey boo boo, dance moms, duck dynasty, and a whole host of crap shows along those lines.

But then there are the real crimes against TV humanity like:

are you the one, dating in the dark, dating nude, a shot at love with tila tequila, dog the bounty hunter, Steven (I love Russia) the lawman, wife swap, nanny 911, super nanny, everything starring anyone named Kardashian or family thereof, Vanderpump rules, married to Jonas, cheaters, and most of the "looking for" shows.
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Problem with TGUS is that the presenters at such boring washouts trying sooooo hard to be funny and failing that you wish they would crash and die but know it wont happen.
As to the rest, all reality TV sucks but you are right if there is a Kardashian then its beyond horrible

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You want a good US car show then check out Roadkill, that one is great
 
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Chomsky said:
Agreed. It's entertainment, based upon presenter chemistry.

But also, there's the special chemistry and uniqueness that sometimes gels around new ideas that just happen to come together and take-off. The same can't always be said of the future copies and clones.
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Which is why Jeremy, Richard and James are great together no matter what they do. They moved from Top Gear to Grand Tour without skipping a beat. I can't wait until the next season comes along. But I hated Top Gear U.S. because the presenters were obnoxious and the revamped Top Gear UK because... well, the presenters sucked. Same reason I never watched any of the various Fifth Gear shows. No thanks. No interest.
 
Peter King said:
Sorry, but Clarkson is on my ban list, the list includes:

Tom Cruise
Jeremy Clarkson
Jenna Elfman
Steven Segal
Anything with a person named/married to a Kardashian
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Don't care. I have no vested interest in what you watch on TV.
 
Cephus said:
Don't care. I have no vested interest in what you watch on TV.
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Ditto, I do not care what you think about my post, seeing that you have nothing to say about my post.
 
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