Official - US Top Gear coming to History Channel

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04-21-10, 08:18 PM

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Tanner Foust is a HORRIBLE TV host... Don't believe me? Check out his show on SPEED... He's a HORRENDOUS narrator/speaker... If he's the Stig, fine. If he actually has to open his mouth, instant fail.

speed channel isn't exactly into the script-writing business, but i definitely agree. tanner foust won't win an emmy for his work on speed anytime soon.

04-21-10, 11:53 PM

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On History channel? Seriously?
Good thing I canceled cable ages ago, since I got fed up with TLC becoming this redneck "reality" channel. Before that, they had the best documentaries in the world. History was pretty good a while back to, since it was just good historical documentaries.

I got an idea, how about putting this on something like the SPEED channel...or is that really reserved for 24/7 NASCAR? Back in the day they had WRC coverage, but then they went downhill from there. Hence the other reason I canceled cable.

They really need to stop serving 200+ channels or crap and get some decent quality programming. It seems TV has a no learning policy these days. Doesn't affect me either way, since I don't watch anything except the news these days.

Discovery HD Theater has several car shows, including summaries of the WRC (although it sucks). Wheeler Dealers & Chasing Classic Cars are both interesting shows though.

04-21-10, 11:54 PM

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I give it 1 season max, I will still watch just to see cars on TV.

04-22-10, 12:16 AM

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horrible casting...

i was hoping that rumor about these 3 guys hosting would be true....

too bad.

BTW when is the new BBC topgear season airing?

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04-22-10, 11:27 AM

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Discovery HD Theater has several car shows, including summaries of the WRC (although it sucks). Wheeler Dealers & Chasing Classic Cars are both interesting shows though.

It get's better than these with World's most expensive rides.

04-22-10, 12:28 PM

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Great! But, where is that guy Tiff from (I think he is also called the Stig?) That guy is hilarious when he test drives cars...it's awesome and he seems like he is a great driver to boot!

04-22-10, 03:33 PM

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i'll watch it, but i hope it's just as entertaining and irreverant.

what about the stig? will he ask his fat cousin to do the test driving for top gear USA?

I went on diet. I am all buff and sexy now. Thanks

04-22-10, 05:05 PM

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I guess I need to sift through all the cable crap to find it.

04-22-10, 05:26 PM

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Great! But, where is that guy Tiff from (I think he is also called the Stig?) That guy is hilarious when he test drives cars...it's awesome and he seems like he is a great driver to boot!

Tiff Needell, former racing driver, former host to Top Gear, and finally, former host of 5th Gear (a car show that has closed its curtains recently).