NEWS FLASH: Adam Carolla to host the US version of TOP GEAR...

[nist7]

Originally Posted by thedguy

Well this sounds promising, I kind of like some of what he does. The fact that he's a big Datsun fan means we'll hopefully get to see some interesting old Japanese cars on the show.

With the right guy to counter his attitude (or go along with it) this show could be equally as good as the original.

It should be very entertaining/informative if they can get a stereotypical, NASCAR/pushrod-loving redneck as a counter balance

Originally Posted by satcomvato

My concern with the American version is that the show might be inclined to show cars in a positive light just because of advertisers whereas Top Gear is free to rip on whoever they want. Typically with shows like "Motorweek" or any of the shows on Speed, any criticisms are fairly light compared to Top Gear, which is free to say they'd rather "Have bird flu than drive one of those." Oh well, I guess I'd rather have low taxes with advertisers footing the bill rather than ridiculous taxes in order to not be at an advertiser's will.

You can bet your ass that Carolla, if put on the show, wouldn't hesitate for a nanosecond to speak his mind. He comes off as a brutally honest guy. Now if you are talking about the powers that be.....well that's a-whole-nother can of worms right there.

[nist7]

Originally Posted by BlaRo

You raise a valid argument, why did you have to hide behind a wimpy neg-rep? While having passion for cars means that you're better off than some rich fuck who plops down some cash for an F430 so he can slip into teenage girls' panties, it also depends on the sort of car you own. Carolla, who isn't that well-known to begin with, has to be given credit for owning a vintage Datsun racer alongside that vintage Porsche 911T Carrera RS replica, and to be mentioned in a small yet dedicated magazine such as Grassroots Motorsports means that he's more dedicated than, oh I dunno, 50 Cent.

For some reason, I can't imagine Val Kilmer devoting his time and attention to "the car [that] was featured in Nissan’s “Dream Garage” ad campaign of the late ’90s."

Thank you BlaRo.

From what we know of about Carolla and his cars, it would be outrageously idiotic to think that Carolla is NOT a "car guy."

Datsun 510

Lamborghini 350GT

E30 M3

E46 M3


Yup, it is CLEARLY evident that Carolla has no passion for cars and simply has too much money to burn. LOL

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by BlaRo

You raise a valid argument, why did you have to hide behind a wimpy neg-rep?

Don't worry, he literally has a reputation power of 1.

[irom]

I for one am elated he's involved with the program. I've been listening to Loveline for years and his morning show is really hitting it's stride. Carolla, more then any other person in show business, truly has the gift of gab. He's funnier then any comedian on the fly, easily. I've listened to him talk about cars multiple times during random rants on Loveline and I could tell he would be a good choice.

The next guy I think they should consider is Jeremy McGrath.

[Odegaard]

Just listened to Adam Carolla's MP3 podcast about his European car trip.
Is it just me or is this guy a racist pig?

[leadfoot13]

He is a shock jock like Howard Stern. Probably not as bad as he sounds.

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by Odegaard

Just listened to Adam Carolla's MP3 podcast about his European car trip.
Is it just me or is this guy a racist pig?

He's not racist, but he also doesn't care about being politically correct.

[power_gee]

He is kind of towards a bit too noisy. Well... who knows... but I have doubt..

[power_gee]

Originally Posted by thedguy

Well this sounds promising, I kind of like some of what he does. The fact that he's a big Datsun fan means we'll hopefully get to see some interesting old Japanese cars on the show.

With the right guy to counter his attitude (or go along with it) this show could be equally as good as the original.

It could never be equally good as the original... cause the British version is so unique and that US are just coping that. You can never find another JK.

[Karoug]

He loves bikes!! This version of top gear can be excellent!!

[avanti]

Adam interviews Alex Roy about his record-breaking cross country run
http://www.gumball144.com/alex/adam-...p-gear-on-nbc/

http://podcast.971freefm.com/klsx1/767851.mp3



Edit: For those wanting to listen to the Adam Carolla show LIVE you can stream it here:
http://cbsplayer.streamtheworld.com/?CALLSIGN=KLSXFM

The show airs from 6am-10am PST (that is 3pm-7pm Central European Time).
http://adam.freefm.com/

edit 2: Adam is talking to a caller right now about TG and Rendevouz, apparently Adam turned this guy onto TG a long time ago and now he is begging Adam to get him a job on Gear, he is offering to work for free

[P5138]

At first, I was scared about Carolla being the choice for a host, but after listening to his podcast on his trip to Europe, I think he might be a good choice.

He's not Clarkson, but he's probably one of the best choices they could have made for the American market, he has the car passion and the attitude that could work well. (Anyone who knows Nascar isn't the only form of racing can't be all bad)

I'll have to watch and see...

[smib]

Originally Posted by thedguy

What? Apparently you haven't watched "The Man Show."

Actually yes, which is is why I said that Adam doesn't do much smart comedy in the second sentence you read so carefully so you could make part of it bold.

[Surf Monkey]

Originally Posted by jafoca

Why are people here not allowed to dislike corolla?

No one is saying that. What they're saying is, give the show a chance, Carolla or no Carolla. Just because you dislike the guy doesn't mean that the show will suck. Rather than jumping to unfounded conclusions because of his involvement, why not wait and see what the actual show is like? Remember: it's not Adam Carolla Presents Gear. It's Gear and one of the hosts happens to be Adam Carolla. At this moment, that's all we know about the show. Condemning it based on that alone is just kinda silly.

[jeffy777]

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

His name is Danny Bonaduce and he's no longer with the show.

Ahh, that explains it. I thought I recognized the voice. But yeah, it's probably better for the show since Danny's voice sucks for radio.

[janstett]

Originally Posted by jayhawk

Very few of us would get that 1980's reference.

You asked for it, you got it...

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by Surf Monkey

No one is saying that. What they're saying is, give the show a chance, Carolla or no Carolla. Just because you dislike the guy doesn't mean that the show will suck. Rather than jumping to unfounded conclusions because of his involvement, why not wait and see what the actual show is like? Remember: it's not Adam Carolla Presents Gear. It's Gear and one of the hosts happens to be Adam Carolla. At this moment, that's all we know about the show. Condemning it based on that alone is just kinda silly.

Hear hear!

[janstett]

Well, I figured Carolla had to be in the running. I'm glad to see it because he is a genuine car guy.

However, yes, he is annoying to listen to, and his humor is toilet level. However, paired with someone LIKE Jay Leno, a straight man who knows technically more, it could work, kind of like mixing up the Clarkson/May dynamic. And being the laid back straight man fits into Leno's public persona and image. However, I don't know if he'd co-host a show with Carolla, who is BFF with Jimmy Kimmel, Jay's late night competition -- and the person who he could replace if he stays in the late night arena after his current gig at NBC is up. There's also a weird Howard Stern Show dynamic here (Carolla and Kimmel are friends of Howard; Howard is openly pissed off at Jay Leno for stealing "Stuttering John" Melendez; now this past week he's outraged because Stuttering John openly dissed him on Carolla's radio show, Carolla was panicked that he may have burned Stern).

(For those who don't follow, the late night talk show host position is a soap opera. Back before dinosaurs there was Johnny Carson. David Letterman followed him and wanted Carson's gig when he retired. Only Leno got it and Letterman went to a rival network in disappointment. It's happening all over again; Leno was supposed to retire and the guy who follows him, Conan O'Brien, was supposed to take his show. Only now Leno doesn't want to go, so either (a) Conan will take his show to another network if Jay stays, or (b) Leno will take his show to a rival network if Conan gets Jay's old show. They have openly said Kimmel may be squashed if Leno leaves NBC).

[Viper007Bond]

Originally Posted by janstett

However, I don't know if he'd co-host a show with Carolla, who is BFF with Jimmy Kimmel, Jay's late night competition -- and the person who he could replace if he stays in the late night arena after his current gig at NBC is up.

Actually, Kimmel and Leno are friends. During the writer's strike, they put that rivalry aside, met up, and became friends basically. They even appeared on each others shows.

[janstett]

Originally Posted by sporteknik

YOU MUST LISTEN TO THIS MP3, IT WILL ANSWER EVERY DOUBT YOU HAVE.
I THINK YOU WILL BE PLEASANTLY SURPRISED!!!

http://podcast.971freefm.com/klsx1/536850.mp3

Well, first he pronounced "Porsche" the way dumb Nascar viewers do -- Porshhh.

He does prononce LeMans correctly.

He says he had to go to Europe to find real racing -- does he not know about ALMS? This guy has to know about SCCA road racing too, right? Maybe he was just dumbing down the story for radio.