I want the show to do well for the sake of my 2009 bonus, but I'm seriously skeptical about Adam Corolla as American Jeremy Clarkson.
Handsome brooding vampire guy has to swoop in all sensitive mouth and overhanging forehead. How 'bout leaving some scraps for the homely-looking fellows who don't turn evil when they get some?
Doyle ,'Life of the Party'
Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own
This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]
Jessica - Jun 16, 2008 7:02:52 am PDT #5513 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Kathy A - Jun 16, 2008 7:07:00 am PDT #5514 of 23273
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Actually, I was rather surprised at how likable Corolla was on a oneshot home makeover show he did for HGTV a year or so ago. And, he's supposedly a big gearhead, so he might be able to convey enthusiasm for the show's topic. Also, I liked Eric Strohmer on Clean Sweep, so that's two out of three I'm familiar with.
lisah - Jun 16, 2008 7:10:13 am PDT #5515 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate
I cannot stand Nipa now. That 2 ingredient spice thing was ridiculous.
Are there people to root for? I haven't seen any eps yet and I'm wondering if it could fill my reality tv hole for a bit. (I don't watch the dance shows.)
sumi - Jun 16, 2008 7:16:44 am PDT #5516 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!
Well, of the two frontrunners - I like Aaron and Lisa (through her competence) won me over.
We'll see.
bon bon - Jun 16, 2008 7:19:26 am PDT #5517 of 23273
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
I like Carolla, and I think his tendency for a little dickery combined with bombast is like Clarkson. I just hope the show isn't cheaply made.
Frankenbuddha - Jun 16, 2008 7:20:32 am PDT #5518 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
I'm liking Aaron too. He got hosed by Nipa on the cayenne, and still managed to pull it off with his improv.
sumi - Jun 16, 2008 9:29:23 am PDT #5519 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!
Vortex - Jun 16, 2008 9:33:32 am PDT #5520 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Actually, I was rather surprised at how likable Corolla was on a oneshot home makeover show he did for HGTV a year or so ago. And, he's supposedly a big gearhead, so he might be able to convey enthusiasm for the show's topic.
he's actually very intelligent, I think.
sumi - Jun 16, 2008 10:52:10 am PDT #5521 of 23273
Art Crawl!!!
NFNS: Amy Finley and what she is doing now.
le nubian - Jun 16, 2008 11:18:32 am PDT #5522 of 23273
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
I like Aaron a whole lot. Double earrings get me every time - on a man!
Lisa - not quite warmed up to her yet. That squinting thing she does is not attractive. And the fawning over Martha Stewart (including tears!) was ridiculous.