TG Stuntman due to reappear?

Mineworksfine · November 2nd, 2008, 9:44 PM

The series 12 preview shows a car and caravan leaving a jump ramp, so looks like TGSM might be making the occasional appearance in future. Quite surprising given the mainly negative reaction to his introduction last series, but IMHO if he is used occasionally in a genuine attempt to break an existing or set a new record to put our favourite show into the Guinness book then what the hell.

Smörgåsbord · November 5th, 2008, 10:03 AM

I don't mind him being used very occasionally (once per series?) and for something that's really worthwhile, but it looked a little as if they were going back towards the earlier-series method of 'let's start the show by jumping stuff', which to be honest, I think is a step back rather than forward.

WillDAQ · November 5th, 2008, 10:32 AM

I think by combining the somewhat unsuccessful TGSM with a desire to destroy caravans Top Gear could be onto something amazing...

robybobey · November 5th, 2008, 12:59 PM

James May said to me "we didn't get some things right like Top Gear Stuntman so I doubt we'll be using him again".

But maybe he's back, better than ever!

Mr. Nice · November 5th, 2008, 10:57 PM

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Top Gear Stunt Man was way too homogenized and overdone. I can see how he would be good if there were a live crowd, or if they didn't try to have James make some stupid overdone buildup of suspense. None of the stunts were suspenseful at all, and having James show how it was constructed killed it even more. By the time it was all said and done, it was downright boring, and really, it shouldn't have been.

I think TGSM can and should return, but perhaps to Top Gear live, or during the actual Wednesday filming... that, and with things more like what Jeremy did, with driving the truck through a wall. Also, the vehicles or mode of transportation being used has to be more inventful, so that the stunt can actually contain a bit of excitement and allure.

Alasondro Alegré · November 15th, 2008, 10:17 AM

I read somewhere that they filmed four stunts in about as many days at that airfield they went to. That leaves two that they may or may not show.

controlspecimen · November 19th, 2008, 8:19 PM

I just didn't get why he was necessary--I mean, they've already done plenty of stupid stunts on an airfield without the need for another character...

November 2nd, 2008, 9:44 PM	#1
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November 5th, 2008, 10:03 AM	#2
Smörgåsbord Joined: Jun 22nd, 2008 Last Online: September 15th, 2009 Location: UK Posts: 147 Rep Power: 8	I don't mind him being used very occasionally (once per series?) and for something that's really worthwhile, but it looked a little as if they were going back towards the earlier-series method of 'let's start the show by jumping stuff', which to be honest, I think is a step back rather than forward. __________________ Williams fan. You may laugh.

November 5th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#4
robybobey Joined: Nov 27th, 2006 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Wigan, Lancashire, England Age: 20 Posts: 686 Car: 2006 Renault Clio LFS Status: Rep Power: 44	James May said to me "we didn't get some things right like Top Gear Stuntman so I doubt we'll be using him again". But maybe he's back, better than ever! __________________ Top Gear / Finalgear Relations Manager

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Mr. Nice Joined: Dec 6th, 2007 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: GA, USA Age: 29 Posts: 779 Car: '08 Mazda MX-5 Miata Rep Power: 28	TGSM (Top Gear S&M ) Top Gear Stunt Man was way too homogenized and overdone. I can see how he would be good if there were a live crowd, or if they didn't try to have James make some stupid overdone buildup of suspense. None of the stunts were suspenseful at all, and having James show how it was constructed killed it even more. By the time it was all said and done, it was downright boring, and really, it shouldn't have been. I think TGSM can and should return, but perhaps to Top Gear live, or during the actual Wednesday filming... that, and with things more like what Jeremy did, with driving the truck through a wall. Also, the vehicles or mode of transportation being used has to be more inventful, so that the stunt can actually contain a bit of excitement and allure.

November 15th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#6
Alasondro Alegré Joined: Nov 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 12:01 AM Location: Portugal Posts: 1,300 Rep Power: 102	I read somewhere that they filmed four stunts in about as many days at that airfield they went to. That leaves two that they may or may not show. __________________ I have a recurring dream in which Jeremy is on fire and I have the fire extinguisher but can't get the pin out. James May

November 5th, 2008, 10:32 AM	#3
WillDAQ Joined: Oct 23rd, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,030 Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Rep Power: 43	I think by combining the somewhat unsuccessful TGSM with a desire to destroy caravans Top Gear could be onto something amazing...

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controlspecimen Joined: Jan 1st, 2005 Last Online: November 20th, 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 257 Car: 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero Rep Power: 24	I just didn't get why he was necessary--I mean, they've already done plenty of stupid stunts on an airfield without the need for another character...

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