Top Gear USA - Page 5

derf · 11-23-2010, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

And u think clarkston is cheap?

Not anymore, but at one time he was dirt cheap. Now the guy is a popular character, who's show is seen on every continent with an audience of a couple hundred million. The BBC also grew that character and that show since the 80s, its well established and has a huge fan base around the world. Top gear USA had 1.9m viewers on its first episode, good but not great. Leno would have doubled that, but I doubt that his bump would last more than a few episodes before it lost the non-car guy viewers.

I believe the show will be renewed for a 2nd season, possibly a 3rd if it keeps a steady 1.25m viewers through the first season. I also dont believe the show will ever be as good as its UK big brother. The characters aren't as likable, and I truly doubt they would ever give a bad review unless its a car not sold in america (gotta keep those sponsors happy).

If the show does make it to a 3rd season then it has a solid chance of being a history channel or (move to) discovery channel staple like the deadliest catch or ice road truckers.

It has potential. Really what would make the show much better is to get rid of the dark haired dude, and replace him with an older comedian, that has stage presence and acts as the group leader (something that was def missing). Leno would fit that bill, but again his price tag is probably too much, and if he was offered the show he wouldnt take it because it isn't a guaranteed hit like the tonight show is, it would just ruin his reputation more than the other Leno show did.

Gas Man · 11-23-2010, 11:34 PM

Hey one can dream can't one?

Trip · 11-23-2010, 11:38 PM

Leno would suck. Fuck Leno. Keep him on that dead network where he belongs.

derf · 11-23-2010, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Hey one can dream can't one?

Hell no. Your dreams will be crushed like a small bug under the heel of my shoe. You are better off not dreaming and living a crappy existence

Gas Man · 11-23-2010, 11:45 PM

Thanks derf.

derf · 11-23-2010, 11:59 PM

Just wanted to remind you that life is a cold bitch

Dave · 11-24-2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by derf

Just wanted to remind you that life is a cold bitch

with a sandpaper vagina

derf · 11-24-2010, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

with a sandpaper vagina

with a brillo pad bush

Gas Man · 11-24-2010, 02:37 AM

I did finally watch it tonight. Thought it was at least funny and entertaining. Not as good as uk but I don't think anything will ever be.

derf · 11-29-2010, 07:25 PM

Just watched episode 2, much better than the first one. Didnt care for the Aston Martin section, but the Evo was good, so was the star in the car and the drifting part. Although drifting (to me) is just a cool way of burning tires off.

Like I said big improvement over the first episode

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11-29-2010, 07:25 PM	#50
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Just watched episode 2, much better than the first one. Didnt care for the Aston Martin section, but the Evo was good, so was the star in the car and the drifting part. Although drifting (to me) is just a cool way of burning tires off. Like I said big improvement over the first episode __________________

11-24-2010, 02:37 AM	#49
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I did finally watch it tonight. Thought it was at least funny and entertaining. Not as good as uk but I don't think anything will ever be.