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roccaas · 10-23-2010, 08:43 PM

With American TV such a wasteland, I go to the BBC for entertainment. Now American TV goes to England to see why "Top Gear" is such a worldwide phenomenon.

All I know is; He's called The Stig!

Doug in NJ · 10-23-2010, 08:54 PM

Did you ever see their tribute to the Toyota Hi-Lux pickup? They did some sick stuff to one, but it refused to die. You can see why the Taliban chose it as their official vehicle :-)

Doug

denis4x4 · 10-24-2010, 07:39 AM

History Channel is doing a US version. Promos are running now.

RTC1930 · 10-24-2010, 08:26 AM

love that show!! Shady british humor and all. Honestly im always impressed with the amount they must be spending on the production of that show. They are all over Europe and beyond in some episodes.

Bob NJ

Terry, NJ · 10-24-2010, 08:38 AM

What he said! Me too! Wife can't stand it! It's not politically correct! They actually have fun with cars! I loved the episode where the raced a Buggatti (VW) Veyron against a Cessna 172 from France. Capt. Slow (James May) was the pilot. Great Show!
Terry

Tom Wesenberg · 10-24-2010, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry, NJ

What he said! Me too! Wife can't stand it! It's not politically correct! They actually have fun with cars! I loved the episode where the raced a Buggatti (VW) Veyron against a Cessna 172 from France. Capt. Slow (James May) was the pilot. Great Show!
Terry

Since POLITICS is so self-serving and corrupt, wouldn't being "NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT" be a GOOD THING?

George, Iowa · 10-24-2010, 06:24 PM

My wife loves that show and tapes it for me! :-) She also like Red Green. Great wife!

dave in australia · 10-25-2010, 02:03 AM

Red Green is a show I haven't seen in years.

Quando omni flunkus moritati

Top Gear is one of the best shows on TV, IMO. Very funny, with cars as props. Australia also has had it's own version as well for the last three years, not as polished as the UK version, but still very watchable.

ChicagoBob · 10-25-2010, 09:51 AM

There must be a lawsuit in contemplation somewhere. 60 minutes gets a lot of its material from trial lawyers looking for publicity (and getting it).

Peter J · 10-25-2010, 09:58 AM

Got to appreciate the Brits sense of humor. It's nice to see folks really enthused over cars. I've found the American shows seem to be infomercials.

10-23-2010, 08:43 PM	#1
roccaas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,300	"60 Minutes" to air a piece on "Top Gear" With American TV such a wasteland, I go to the BBC for entertainment. Now American TV goes to England to see why "Top Gear" is such a worldwide phenomenon. All I know is; He's called The Stig! __________________ 20 years ago we had Johnny Cash, Steve Jobs, and Bob Hope. Now we have no Cash, no Jobs, and no Hope...please don't let Kevin Bacon die!

10-23-2010, 08:54 PM	#2
Doug in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 965	Re: "60 Minutes" to air a piece on "Top Gear" Did you ever see their tribute to the Toyota Hi-Lux pickup? They did some sick stuff to one, but it refused to die. You can see why the Taliban chose it as their official vehicle :-) Doug __________________ My '31 S/W sedan project:http://31ford.dougbraun.com My restoration diary: http://dougbraun.com/blog

10-24-2010, 07:39 AM	#3
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,309	Re: "60 Minutes" to air a piece on "Top Gear" History Channel is doing a US version. Promos are running now.

10-24-2010, 08:26 AM	#4
RTC1930 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stockholm, NJ Posts: 106	Re: "60 Minutes" to air a piece on "Top Gear" love that show!! Shady british humor and all. Honestly im always impressed with the amount they must be spending on the production of that show. They are all over Europe and beyond in some episodes. Bob NJ

10-24-2010, 08:38 AM	#5
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: "60 Minutes" to air a piece on "Top Gear" What he said! Me too! Wife can't stand it! It's not politically correct! They actually have fun with cars! I loved the episode where the raced a Buggatti (VW) Veyron against a Cessna 172 from France. Capt. Slow (James May) was the pilot. Great Show! Terry

10-24-2010, 06:24 PM	#7
George, Iowa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 133	Re: "60 Minutes" to air a piece on "Top Gear" My wife loves that show and tapes it for me! :-) She also like Red Green. Great wife!

10-25-2010, 02:03 AM	#8
dave in australia Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,176	Re: "60 Minutes" to air a piece on "Top Gear" Red Green is a show I haven't seen in years. Quando omni flunkus moritati Top Gear is one of the best shows on TV, IMO. Very funny, with cars as props. Australia also has had it's own version as well for the last three years, not as polished as the UK version, but still very watchable.

10-25-2010, 09:51 AM	#9
ChicagoBob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 126	Re: "60 Minutes" to air a piece on "Top Gear" There must be a lawsuit in contemplation somewhere. 60 minutes gets a lot of its material from trial lawyers looking for publicity (and getting it).

10-25-2010, 09:58 AM	#10
Peter J Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 691	Re: "60 Minutes" to air a piece on "Top Gear" Got to appreciate the Brits sense of humor. It's nice to see folks really enthused over cars. I've found the American shows seem to be infomercials.