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KevinE · April 17th, 2008, 12:44 PM

Tanner Faust will do alright if he is given a non-speaking role like top gear dog.

As for a 3rd host ... maybe Jason Priestley. He was good unscripted in the Hollywood & Vines series (clone of James and Oz's show), plus he can drive.

In any case TG America looks like an imminent train wreck.

MattD1zzl3 · April 17th, 2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

I think they've already broken that mold.

But you gotta admit the chemistry of the UK show is excellent.

Of course

No Boss · April 17th, 2008, 01:52 PM

ABowers · April 17th, 2008, 02:08 PM

TONY STEWART! The man eats fetuses before each race...plus hes just awesome. I DO NOT LIKE Nascar, but Tony is the man.

Do it.

MattD1zzl3 · April 17th, 2008, 02:09 PM

I want dan neil back images/smilies/sad.gif

In his place, some other unknown automotive journalist please!

Zeizei · April 17th, 2008, 02:34 PM

Well Gears typical viewers are going to be men and Carolla is involved. Sooo I guess
the third "presenter" is going to be some blonde chick ("uuh, I like fast and shiny cars!") with big boobs...

I don't know why but I dont really like Adam Carolla because altough he tries to be "The Man".. he's just some nerd who figured out a television show to peep girls tits.

Nicholas Cage could be a pretty good presenter but of course a busy filmstar isn't really an option. But someone unknown who is like Cage or similar to Jay Leno would be nice.

Sry for my finnish "rallydriver"-english

mbdean8 · April 17th, 2008, 02:48 PM

you know if Mike Rowe from Dirty Jobs knew anything about cars, that would be a damn good candidate.

what about Jimmy Carr....get his ass on the show.

parvenu74 · April 17th, 2008, 03:10 PM

Does there have to be a "set" third presenter for USTG? The first two seasons of the new format of TG had some other guy before they plugged May into the fix. All they really need is someone who is "good enough" for now; if the show is a success then they won't have any problems finding a quality third presenter (Tim Allen, Jay Leno?) for the show.

Also, I have to agree that it would be a very bad move to have a woman as a co-presenter. Top Gear is a first and foremost a show of, by, and for "blokes" and USTG should stick to that concept. Don't alienate the core audience before you start this project NBC. Take a clue from the BBC: they aren't having any problems pulling female viewers! (Is anyone else worried that NBC is going to try too hard to make this work and only end up with a mess?)

McClarenDesign · April 17th, 2008, 03:17 PM

Chris Titus would be great, and I think Tanner will do a decent job. Not too sure about Adam, though.

As for the third, you could also look at Bill Goldberg, and although he's extremely busy, Chip Foose.

jnelcar · April 17th, 2008, 03:21 PM

The chemistry of the three hosts is probably more important than the individual strengths of the third host.

I wonder how Alex Roy would do? He did kind of choke when he was on Letterman, but his coast to coast drive gives him major cred in my book.

I don't know about Priestley, he always seemed annoying when narrating "Rides".

What about Brock Yates? I don't think he would sugar coat reviews. He might even piss a few people off.

iConrad · April 17th, 2008, 03:37 PM

I'd love to see Jesse James actually, though I wouldn't be surprised if they approached Frankie Muniz or Kendra Wilkinson.

Incognitiously · April 17th, 2008, 04:00 PM

Echoing others here, I'm crossing my fingers for Chris Titus.

MattD1zzl3 · April 17th, 2008, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeizei

Well Gears typical viewers are going to be men and Carolla is involved. Sooo I guess
the third "presenter" is going to be some blonde chick ("uuh, I like fast and shiny cars!") with big boobs...

I don't know why but I dont really like Adam Carolla because altough he tries to be "The Man".. he's just some nerd who figured out a television show to peep girls tits.

Nicholas Cage could be a pretty good presenter but of course a busy filmstar isn't really an option. But someone unknown who is like Cage or similar to Jay Leno would be nice.

You know, there are americans who are not hollywood celebrities.

der_jackal · April 17th, 2008, 04:20 PM

Paul Tracy.

He's acerbic, prone to fits of brutal honesty and can run the tires off just about anything...and importantly, still out of work. images/smilies/smile.gif

I'll second the removal of Faust, but I'd really prefer Carolla not be there either. I don't care how much he knows about cars, he's not good at being the "lead" guy on any of his shows...

Zeizei · April 17th, 2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

You know, there are americans who are not hollywood celebrities.

umm.. what do you mean with that?
Beause at least I tried to say that someone yet unknown would be a good
candidate to be a presenter.

Btw Titus would be a good one!

ricochet · April 17th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Faust is an Opera. Foust is a driver. Let's at least get Tanner's name straight.

ricochet · April 17th, 2008, 05:03 PM

Because I enjoy the abuse:

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Over act? Yes, I can do that, too. (A director would have been handy for this shoot. Not in the budget, though.)

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Tanner Foust at the 2007 Oregon Trail Rally (interviews laced throughout.) His co-driver is pretty popular, too.

+ YouTube Video

mjh937 · April 17th, 2008, 05:14 PM

I agree that Chip Foose would be a good third host.

dantir · April 17th, 2008, 06:25 PM

Tommy Kendall would rock. I met him at a race years ago and told him "you should check out this British show, "Top Gear" - you'd be a natural". Just don't give him a boring script like on all those SpeedTV informercials.

I like the Paul Tracy idea but he would get bored in 10 minutes.

I really think NBC dropped the ball with Dan Neil. He is the american version of James May.

Frenchdayz · April 17th, 2008, 06:45 PM

I hear the guy from Seinfeld is mad into cars, Porsches mostly !
Jay Leno would have been suitable, its a shame he doesnt want to. I just hope its not going to be some Latin idiot out of Pimp my ride, who cant speak english and just fits seat covers. Oh, it could be that woman who looks good on calenders and drives real good too ! I think a girl would be alright for the first series (like in TG the useless bargain guy) just for men viewing purposes, then get someone else.

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der_jackal Joined: Jun 13th, 2006 Last Online: 01:01 AM Location: Redmond, Wa. Yes, I do and no I won't. Age: 38 Posts: 209 Car: '05.5 S4 + '06 Discovery 3 Rep Power: 15	Paul Tracy. He's acerbic, prone to fits of brutal honesty and can run the tires off just about anything...and importantly, still out of work. I'll second the removal of Faust, but I'd really prefer Carolla not be there either. I don't care how much he knows about cars, he's not good at being the "lead" guy on any of his shows... __________________

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KevinE Joined: Apr 17th, 2008 Last Online: April 18th, 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Tanner Faust will do alright if he is given a non-speaking role like top gear dog. As for a 3rd host ... maybe Jason Priestley. He was good unscripted in the Hollywood & Vines series (clone of James and Oz's show), plus he can drive. In any case TG America looks like an imminent train wreck.

April 17th, 2008, 02:34 PM	#26
Zeizei Joined: Mar 7th, 2006 Last Online: April 17th, 2008 Location: Järvenpää, Finland Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Well Gears typical viewers are going to be men and Carolla is involved. Sooo I guess the third "presenter" is going to be some blonde chick ("uuh, I like fast and shiny cars!") with big boobs... I don't know why but I dont really like Adam Carolla because altough he tries to be "The Man".. he's just some nerd who figured out a television show to peep girls tits. Nicholas Cage could be a pretty good presenter but of course a busy filmstar isn't really an option. But someone unknown who is like Cage or similar to Jay Leno would be nice. Sry for my finnish "rallydriver"-english

April 17th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#28
parvenu74 Joined: Apr 26th, 2006 Last Online: April 17th, 2008 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	Does there have to be a "set" third presenter for USTG? The first two seasons of the new format of TG had some other guy before they plugged May into the fix. All they really need is someone who is "good enough" for now; if the show is a success then they won't have any problems finding a quality third presenter (Tim Allen, Jay Leno?) for the show. Also, I have to agree that it would be a very bad move to have a woman as a co-presenter. Top Gear is a first and foremost a show of, by, and for "blokes" and USTG should stick to that concept. Don't alienate the core audience before you start this project NBC. Take a clue from the BBC: they aren't having any problems pulling female viewers! (Is anyone else worried that NBC is going to try too hard to make this work and only end up with a mess?)

April 17th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#29
McClarenDesign Joined: Apr 17th, 2008 Last Online: August 3rd, 2008 Posts: 14 Rep Power: 0	Chris Titus would be great, and I think Tanner will do a decent job. Not too sure about Adam, though. As for the third, you could also look at Bill Goldberg, and although he's extremely busy, Chip Foose.

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jnelcar Joined: Jul 15th, 2007 Last Online: August 17th, 2008 Location: NE MO USA Posts: 15 Car: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, 1986 Monte Carlo SS Rep Power: 0	The chemistry of the three hosts is probably more important than the individual strengths of the third host. I wonder how Alex Roy would do? He did kind of choke when he was on Letterman, but his coast to coast drive gives him major cred in my book. I don't know about Priestley, he always seemed annoying when narrating "Rides". What about Brock Yates? I don't think he would sugar coat reviews. He might even piss a few people off.

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iConrad Joined: Feb 11th, 2007 Last Online: July 8th, 2008 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Posts: 1 Car: VW Golf Rep Power: 0	I'd love to see Jesse James actually, though I wouldn't be surprised if they approached Frankie Muniz or Kendra Wilkinson.

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ricochet Joined: Feb 21st, 2006 Last Online: July 8th, 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 37 Car: 07 LGT, 05 2.5RS, 90 Miata, 90 1.6T Miata Rep Power: 12	Faust is an Opera. Foust is a driver. Let's at least get Tanner's name straight. __________________ Ryan Douthit Driving Sports TV

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mjh937 Joined: Apr 17th, 2008 Last Online: June 13th, 2008 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 1 Car: Porsche Rep Power: 0	I agree that Chip Foose would be a good third host.

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dantir Joined: May 13th, 2004 Last Online: August 6th, 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Tommy Kendall would rock. I met him at a race years ago and told him "you should check out this British show, "Top Gear" - you'd be a natural". Just don't give him a boring script like on all those SpeedTV informercials. I like the Paul Tracy idea but he would get bored in 10 minutes. I really think NBC dropped the ball with Dan Neil. He is the american version of James May.

April 17th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#40
Frenchdayz Joined: Mar 15th, 2007 Last Online: July 21st, 2008 Location: Dublin Posts: 31 Car: A bike Rep Power: 6	I hear the guy from Seinfeld is mad into cars, Porsches mostly ! Jay Leno would have been suitable, its a shame he doesnt want to. I just hope its not going to be some Latin idiot out of Pimp my ride, who cant speak english and just fits seat covers. Oh, it could be that woman who looks good on calenders and drives real good too ! I think a girl would be alright for the first series (like in TG the useless bargain guy) just for men viewing purposes, then get someone else.