The "American Gladiators" Are Back...With A Vengence!

mouseinphilly · 08-23-2007, 08:06 PM

NBC Brings "Gladiators" Back To The Ring

Of course, the original episodes are still airing on Disney-owned ESPN Classic.

cal4iri · 08-23-2007, 08:13 PM

Sweet!!
I always wanted to be on this show but I was too young!
Maybe now is my chance!!

I want to dodge those tennis balls!

mouseinphilly · 08-23-2007, 11:54 PM

I wonder if they'll bring back Dan "Nitro" Clark or Lee "Hawk" Rehirman for color with Mike Adamle?

krystledm · 08-24-2007, 12:10 AM

woot! I was just a little kid when this show was playing, but oh how I loved it, lol

Darkbeer · 08-24-2007, 12:19 AM

Perfect fit, most of the original shows were filmed at Universal Studios (synergy), and is perfect for a once a week show on weekends. Say Saturdays at 2 PM, and if needed, easy to move if there is a golf or hockey game that needs to be in the regular time shot.

Also note that it isn't expensive to make, no big prize money (but something decent), some of the cast are contestants (no need to pay them except for the prizes), the Gladiators aren't that expensive, the announcers can be required to work the show in year long contracts for multiple sports, and the amount of back stage staff isn't that high.

Not much risk, but the possibilities of decent to large returns. Smart move!

knittingknerd · 08-24-2007, 12:53 AM

My mom will be so happy. I think she crushed one back in the day.

Does anyone remember the kid version with JD Roth as host?

krystledm · 08-24-2007, 01:05 AM

Are you talking about Guts from Nick? Great show...good times, good times

GrouchyRob · 08-24-2007, 11:18 AM

My co-worker lives next door to Turbo - has one of the strangest houses I've ever seen.

mouseinphilly · 08-24-2007, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkbeer

"Perfect fit, most of the original shows were filmed at Universal Studios (synergy), and is perfect for a once a week show on weekends."

That was the first three or four seasons according to Wikipedia. The rest IIRC were at CBS' Studio City studios. And IIRC, the show is supposed to be in prime time television, not weekends in the daytime.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkbeer

"Also note that it isn't expensive to make, no big prize money (but something decent), some of the cast are contestants (no need to pay them except for the prizes), the Gladiators aren't that expensive, the announcers can be required to work the show in year long contracts for multiple sports, and the amount of back stage staff isn't that high.

"Not much risk, but the possibilities of decent to large returns. Smart move!"

And it's what NBC wants to run in the 8-9 slot on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdsay, or Friday as well. And reality/gameshows are cheaper to produce than say a sitcom or drama.

mouseinphilly · 10-05-2007, 04:54 AM

BUMP!

Hulk Hogan will be the host of the new American Gladiators.

[sarcasm]Whoopie![/sarcasm]

disneygirl · 10-05-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mouseinphilly

Hulk Hogan will be the host of the new American Gladiators.

[sarcasm]Whoopie![/sarcasm]

Could't they find someone better.

Coheteboy · 10-05-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneygirl

Could't they find someone better.

There is NO one better!

mouseinphilly · 10-06-2007, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mouseinphilly

"Hulk Hogan will be the host of the new American Gladiators.

[sarcasm]"Whoopie!"[/sarcasm]

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneygirl

"Could't they find someone better?"

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coheteboy

"There is NO one better!"

You know how old Hulk Hogan is? He's 206!

snorkeld · 10-06-2007, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by disneygirl

Could't they find someone better.

Can you think of somebody that is more recognized worldwide? Everyone knows the Hulkster.

Jazzman · 10-06-2007, 11:43 PM

Oh how I miss the divine Miss Lace. She defined an entire era of my teenage years.

08-23-2007, 08:06 PM	#1
mouseinphilly Banned User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Illadelph Posts: 7,562	The "American Gladiators" Are Back...With A Vengence! NBC Brings "Gladiators" Back To The Ring Of course, the original episodes are still airing on Disney-owned ESPN Classic.

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Darkbeer Darkbeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tustin Posts: 7,982 Blog Entries: 1	Re: The "American Gladiators" Are Back...With A Vengence! Perfect fit, most of the original shows were filmed at Universal Studios (synergy), and is perfect for a once a week show on weekends. Say Saturdays at 2 PM, and if needed, easy to move if there is a golf or hockey game that needs to be in the regular time shot. Also note that it isn't expensive to make, no big prize money (but something decent), some of the cast are contestants (no need to pay them except for the prizes), the Gladiators aren't that expensive, the announcers can be required to work the show in year long contracts for multiple sports, and the amount of back stage staff isn't that high. Not much risk, but the possibilities of decent to large returns. Smart move! __________________ Check out my Theme Park Photos at http://darkbeer.smugmug.com And check out my MiceAge weekly article, "Fridays in the Parks" http://micechat.com/forums/blogs/in-the-parks/

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