Hammond: Richard's chat show not picked up

aaurora · April 29th, 2008, 08:36 AM

Richard has filmed the pilot of his chat show and Channel 4 have decided not to pick it up. I don't know where he gets the time to do everything, anyway.

Quote:

C4 passes on Hamster show
Top Gear star Richard Hammond's career has suffered a dent.

Channel 4 has decided not to pick up a chatshow the "Hamster" recorded a pilot episode of. The chatshow was tipped to replace Richard And Judy's teatime show after they leave the channel in the autumn.

C4 is said to have decided it was too costly. A source told The Sun: "Richard had high hopes for the show."

http://www.teletext.co.uk/entertainm...ster+show.aspx

MattD1zzl3 · April 29th, 2008, 08:59 AM

Hammond is funny on top gear, and i'm sure a class act in real life, but not everyone can be funny on a stupid talk show, in fact most are not.

No big tragedy.

Labcoatguy · April 29th, 2008, 09:04 AM

In my sleep-deprived state I read that as the actual show being called "Hamster". Now that would've been great to see Jeremy as a guest on.

jensked · April 29th, 2008, 11:12 AM

IIRC, he started his career on the radio, right? A chat show is not something I would turn the radio on for, so no big loss images/smilies/smile.gif

, but for him it's probably a setback. He needs something to do for when TopGear stops...

Shawn · April 29th, 2008, 01:11 PM

Good, he's doing enough already. Dare I say getting a bit greedy? Though I would be too in all fairness.

If Clarkson couldn't do a chat show, then why would Hammond be able to pull it off? He's definitely the least interesting and funny on TG.

Karoug · April 29th, 2008, 01:25 PM

Richard has been getting a little bit too much exposure since his crash.

db2450 · May 1st, 2008, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jensked

IIRC, he started his career on the radio, right? A chat show is not something I would turn the radio on for, so no big loss images/smilies/smile.gif

, but for him it's probably a setback. He needs something to do for when TopGear stops...

Stops?

James May's Hair · May 2nd, 2008, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karoug

Richard has been getting a little bit too much exposure since his crash.

He's never been very good at saying "no", to his Agent, has he?

DarkReaper · May 2nd, 2008, 02:25 PM

If the Agent's advice would give me lots and lots of money I would do it aswell.
Don't forget that it's his chosen line of work and he depends on it.

However, milking his own near death experience for all it's worth seems very, dare I say, "American" to me. Meh, I guess the sun and other tabloids are also responsible for his rise to UK superstardom. I find him unsympathetic anyway, definately the weakest link in Top Gears lineup.

Shawn · May 2nd, 2008, 11:44 PM

^ But opening supermarkets and parking garages and stuff like that? Maybe it provides a good source of income, but I'd slap my agent if he told me, at the height of my popularity, to do those things.

Maybe it's different in the UK, but over here the celebs aren't quite as willing to whore themselves out. Almost as bad, though.

Cobol74 · May 2nd, 2008, 11:49 PM

I would have tried to watch his show, also I try to watch all the TG and FG presenters shows if I can; they are damn good at what they do even without 'bouncing off each other'.

PowerOfDreams · June 4th, 2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattD1zzl3

Hammond is funny on top gear, and i'm sure a class act in real life, but not everyone can be funny on a stupid talk show, in fact most are not.

No big tragedy.

Indeed. Hammonds a great presenter, but the chat show format is lame-o.

La Chaton · June 26th, 2008, 11:26 PM

Yeah, chat shows are RARELY any good, so it's not really that bad.

And you know, I could say he's getting too much exposure and everything, but that would make me a total hypocrite. I don't know about you guys, but if it was bringing money I'd do all those things too.

I'm a total sell-out. X)

HammondInMyHeart4Eva · July 20th, 2008, 06:08 PM

i saw hammond on jonathan ross and he was very moving and funny, but i think that his own chat show would get boring after a while. he's not really a chat show person any more, his radio days are over. No one can blame him for wanting to makemore money though marketing and other things. Who wouldn't want to make more?

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4 EVA ! ! !

Labcoatguy · July 25th, 2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HammondInMyHeart4Eva

i saw hammond on jonathan ross and he was very moving and funny, but i think that his own chat show would get boring after a while. he's not really a chat show person any more, his radio days are over. No one can blame him for wanting to makemore money though marketing and other things. Who wouldn't want to make more?

I images/smilies/love.gif

4 EVA ! ! !

Please grow up soon. We'll all be glad of it.

teeb · July 30th, 2008, 07:04 PM

Since this is bumped, wouldn't Hammond's "golden handcuffs" deal with the Beeb now stop him making a chat show for C4, anyways?

La Chaton · August 2nd, 2008, 07:52 AM

^ Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Do you think they may have changed his contract a bit during the recent negotiations?

j8mie · September 4th, 2008, 09:15 AM

Not sure why Hammond is getting so much of a bashing on here??? I wouldn't say he was the weakest link ton Top Gear, he just brings a different style to the show and would be missed if he moved on IMO.

The guy clearly understands that Top gear will not run for ever and wants to try to spread his wings and have a go at different things. What's wrong with trying to secure his future in TV?? On saying that, chat show hosting is a tricky art form. Jezza failed at it and Channel 4 saw something they didn't like in Hamster. 99% of the US chat show hosts are equally as bad as Jonathan Ross so I understand it's not easy to break into that field. Only Michael Parkinson was able to do a half decent job of it, and that's because he got decent guests, did his research on them and didn't play the fool like Ross does.

Yes maybe he's milked his near death experience, or maybe he just wants to earn more money so he can make his life that little bit more enjoyable. I know I'd do the same if it was me.

Chupacabras · September 14th, 2008, 10:31 PM

Yeah I must say I am glad this failed...

Aston Martin · September 14th, 2008, 11:11 PM

Like I always say... he'll do anything for a pound.

April 29th, 2008, 11:12 AM	#4
jensked Joined: Mar 31st, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Flanders, Belgium Age: 25 Posts: 3,972 Car: RIP Opel Astra -> 2006 Toyota Corolla Wagon Rep Power: 40	IIRC, he started his career on the radio, right? A chat show is not something I would turn the radio on for, so no big loss , but for him it's probably a setback. He needs something to do for when TopGear stops... __________________

April 29th, 2008, 01:25 PM	#6
Karoug Joined: Apr 5th, 2006 Last Online: 01:09 PM Location: Sweden Age: 30 Posts: 1,818 Car: Volvo 745GLT! 3 bikes Rep Power: 22	Richard has been getting a little bit too much exposure since his crash. __________________

May 2nd, 2008, 11:49 PM	#11
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 08:07 PM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,758 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 50	I would have tried to watch his show, also I try to watch all the TG and FG presenters shows if I can; they are damn good at what they do even without 'bouncing off each other'. __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW!

June 26th, 2008, 11:26 PM	#13
La Chaton Not A Dude Joined: Jun 23rd, 2008 Last Online: November 15th, 2008 Location: New York State, USA Posts: 248 Car: Umm.. the imaginary one in my mind Rep Power: 10	Yeah, chat shows are RARELY any good, so it's not really that bad. And you know, I could say he's getting too much exposure and everything, but that would make me a total hypocrite. I don't know about you guys, but if it was bringing money I'd do all those things too. I'm a total sell-out. X) __________________ Only squares have signatures... oh, wait.... I am the self-proclaimed queen of run-ons. +1 my post. C'mon, you know you want to. No, I haven't been lost to the internet forever just been VERY busy and visiting through my phone frequently.

July 20th, 2008, 06:08 PM	#14
HammondInMyHeart4Eva Joined: Jun 30th, 2008 Last Online: October 12th, 2008 Location: Farnham, Surrey Posts: 13 Car: I'm not old enough to drive yet :( Rep Power: 0	i saw hammond on jonathan ross and he was very moving and funny, but i think that his own chat show would get boring after a while. he's not really a chat show person any more, his radio days are over. No one can blame him for wanting to makemore money though marketing and other things. Who wouldn't want to make more? I 4 EVA ! ! !

April 29th, 2008, 09:04 AM	#3
Labcoatguy Joined: Mar 27th, 2005 Last Online: 08:05 PM Location: Boston, MA Age: 25 Posts: 2,395 Car: None, but soon enough Rep Power: 68	In my sleep-deprived state I read that as the actual show being called "Hamster". Now that would've been great to see Jeremy as a guest on.

April 29th, 2008, 01:11 PM	#5
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 07:56 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,238 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 84	Good, he's doing enough already. Dare I say getting a bit greedy? Though I would be too in all fairness. If Clarkson couldn't do a chat show, then why would Hammond be able to pull it off? He's definitely the least interesting and funny on TG.

May 2nd, 2008, 02:25 PM	#9
DarkReaper Joined: Dec 24th, 2005 Last Online: 02:54 PM Location: Munich, Germany Posts: 259 Car: BMW635 '86,850CI '96\|CBR 600,MotoGuzzi California Rep Power: 16	If the Agent's advice would give me lots and lots of money I would do it aswell. Don't forget that it's his chosen line of work and he depends on it. However, milking his own near death experience for all it's worth seems very, dare I say, "American" to me. Meh, I guess the sun and other tabloids are also responsible for his rise to UK superstardom. I find him unsympathetic anyway, definately the weakest link in Top Gears lineup.

May 2nd, 2008, 11:44 PM	#10
Shawn FG's Highest Paid Male Whore Joined: May 26th, 2005 Last Online: 07:56 PM Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,238 Car: IS250 RWD Rep Power: 84	^ But opening supermarkets and parking garages and stuff like that? Maybe it provides a good source of income, but I'd slap my agent if he told me, at the height of my popularity, to do those things. Maybe it's different in the UK, but over here the celebs aren't quite as willing to whore themselves out. Almost as bad, though.

July 30th, 2008, 07:04 PM	#16
teeb Joined: Sep 23rd, 2005 Last Online: 06:00 PM Location: Glasgow, Scotland. Bah. Age: 21 Posts: 2,152 Rep Power: 49	Since this is bumped, wouldn't Hammond's "golden handcuffs" deal with the Beeb now stop him making a chat show for C4, anyways? __________________ ...I'm meant to put something here?

August 2nd, 2008, 07:52 AM	#17
La Chaton Not A Dude Joined: Jun 23rd, 2008 Last Online: November 15th, 2008 Location: New York State, USA Posts: 248 Car: Umm.. the imaginary one in my mind Rep Power: 10	^ Oh yeah, I forgot about that. Do you think they may have changed his contract a bit during the recent negotiations? __________________ Only squares have signatures... oh, wait.... I am the self-proclaimed queen of run-ons. +1 my post. C'mon, you know you want to. No, I haven't been lost to the internet forever just been VERY busy and visiting through my phone frequently.

September 4th, 2008, 09:15 AM	#18
j8mie Joined: Jun 1st, 2007 Last Online: 05:37 PM Location: Not from round here Posts: 145 Car: A car with four wheels LFS Status: Rep Power: 9	Not sure why Hammond is getting so much of a bashing on here??? I wouldn't say he was the weakest link ton Top Gear, he just brings a different style to the show and would be missed if he moved on IMO. The guy clearly understands that Top gear will not run for ever and wants to try to spread his wings and have a go at different things. What's wrong with trying to secure his future in TV?? On saying that, chat show hosting is a tricky art form. Jezza failed at it and Channel 4 saw something they didn't like in Hamster. 99% of the US chat show hosts are equally as bad as Jonathan Ross so I understand it's not easy to break into that field. Only Michael Parkinson was able to do a half decent job of it, and that's because he got decent guests, did his research on them and didn't play the fool like Ross does. Yes maybe he's milked his near death experience, or maybe he just wants to earn more money so he can make his life that little bit more enjoyable. I know I'd do the same if it was me. __________________ There's no "I" in toast!!!

September 14th, 2008, 11:11 PM	#20
Aston Martin Not Don Vito Joined: Sep 20th, 2006 Last Online: 08:11 PM Location: Hull, England Posts: 1,112 Rep Power: 18	Like I always say... he'll do anything for a pound.

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