smithbrother Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I gave the show a 'C' grade at best.Tire burn outs are borring, FAKE arrest was WHAT Jay said he wouldn't do. To many topics covered, and few that informative, IMO.The world LOVES the Mustang, and knows everything it needs to know, but the show featured such telling us what we already knew.The show jumped around to often, producer didn't do the show any favor. Someone decided NOT to show much of his garage.Comments are welcomeDale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roj Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I gave the show a 'C' grade at best.Tire burn outs are borring, FAKE arrest was WHAT Jay said he wouldn't do. To many topics covered, and few that informative, IMO.The world LOVES the Mustang, and knows everything it needs to know, but the show featured such telling us what we already knew.The show jumped around to often, producer didn't do the show any favor. Someone decided NOT to show much of his garage.Comments are welcomeDale in IndyI'm going to agree, it was like watching the colts, has all the potential to be good, someone very knowledgeable about the cars and told us basically everything we already knew wih some gimmicks......... Grade C only because Jay is great and loves his cars, hopefully it gets better because last night was average at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Was disappointed with the show. Was hoping for more emphasis on Jay's classics and antiques. Oh well should have been no surprise that the producers are only going to show muscle cars, burn outs etc. given the other shows in this genre. More appeal to the masses I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 My anticipation was not rewarded. I was extremely disappointed! Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 I did not see this show as I don't have cable (would rather spend the time and money on my cars). However, I do enjoy his YouTube bits on his cars and the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) Is his show intended for serious car fans like us, or for a general audience who knows little beyond liking Mustangs? Of course I'd rather see the former. The short videos on his website are informative. I like their diversity. They won Jay Leno an Emmy Award in 2011 for "short format non-fiction" films. Edited October 9, 2015 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) I saw it on my way to the weather channel and as a courtesy of beating on him about that 3D scanner article I stopped the channel changer. I honestly don't remember if I watched it all. Hey, it's the ratings, not the content. I hadn't heard that Tim Allen died. It sure looked like they exhumed him for that show.Bernie Edited October 8, 2015 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarrsCars Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Jay will continue with his YouTube show as well so you can still get your fix if you prefer the "classic" Jay Leno's Garage experience, which I do prefer to the new show thus far. I did rather enjoy seeing Donald Osborne who used to be co-host, along with keith Martin, on What's My Car Worth, before he was replaced by the new guy who isn't nearly as enjoyable to watch IMHO. Donald also co-presents our local Forest Grove Concours d'Elegance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Mustangs,burnouts, MSNBC, we know who their voter base is, so what did you expect? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel88 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 If there is anything more stupid than abusing a car by doing a "burnout"? By the way I watch MSNBC, does that make me a bad person? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 The script writers must be busy on the next show. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I give it a very solid, "Meh." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studemax Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I did not see this show as I don't have cable But you obviously have the internet, right? So watch it anytime you want on the channel's website. That's what I did. And stop harping about it wasn't what you wanted. He's going to do LOTS of them, OK? Soon you will be rewarded. Don't expect Jay to please every car guy with every show. Can't be done. It was good entertainment, folks. Lighten up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) ...It was good entertainment, folks. Lighten up... Good to hear that some people enjoyed the show. But constructive criticism is useful, too-- if only the producers would see this forum, they should take these comments into account. Every business wants feedback so they can devise a show that people want to see. Regrettably, many of the other car shows on TV are sensationalistic, unrealistic, shallow, with almost zero historical focus. I have absolutely no interest in those, and hope the Leno show will be something different and better. It was interesting, and his enthusiasm for all things automotive came through. I'd like to see more substance in the coming episodes. Edited October 14, 2015 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Reruns of the Andy Griffith Show are good entertainment, as well. And in today's ecologically strained world, it is better to watch an existing show instead of producing a carbon footprint from, the camera crew, their travel to the sites, fuel used, power for lighting, fuel during tale telling.Producing that show probably resulted in a carbon footprint equal to 70,000 VW diesels, stoiciometrically challenged ones. I'd rather watch Aunt Bee dent the quarter panel of her Ford convertible. At least the carbon pollution generated from Andy's show has probably been incinerated by nuclear surface testing in the late '60's, '70's, and '80's. The stuff from last week is lingering.Bernie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JasonG Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 The show's ratings were exceptional (for CNBC) with more than 1.1 million in the target male age group (25-54 I believe). I was hoping to see more pre-war cars from Jay's collection, but the description of the next two shows doesn't indicate that will be happening. Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 Sure a TON of folks watched, love to learn WHAT GRADE THEY GAVE IT. Next ratings may be less, I hope not though.The problem is, all the 8 shows have already been taped, maybe....There is a huge difference between viewing for the first time, and enjoying a what you saw.I like Jay a bunch, had a nice talk with him in 2001 when in showed the Offy at PB, so don't anyone think I'm not rooting for him.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Depends on the war. VFW member at large. Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 i thought not another mustang. bring in something for us like a 34 plymouth or 36 olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John348 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I found the production quality was focused for children. We had it on in the hotel while at Hershey, after 10 Minutes I went back to the bar to watch the Baseball games and have a night cap or two, The show just did not pull me in, but then again most of these other hobby TV shows don't either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel88 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I am hoping the show gets better and really takes off. There are so many automobile shows that feature modifieds/hot rods, lets hope we can have a show about stock collector cars for the most part. Jay has a terrific and diverse car collection. Lets hope he can have some of the rare and special cars in his collection featured in shows in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poci1957 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I tuned in hoping for Jay's considerable expertise to overcome the likelihood of typical cable TV car show dumbing down. And I think we got a bit of both. Like most of us here the musclecars were not really my thing and the Dodge SRT burnouts were a waste of my attention. But your average cable TV idiot could not produce a ride with Ed Welburn in a Bill Mitchell showcar like the Pegasus segment--that must have been a lot of work for a 5-8 minute bit, thanks to Jay for pulling that off. Plus they covered lots of ground for a single show, so I still look forward to his tastes producing more winners than losers for us, Todd C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Szymkowski Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) It was okay. I like Tim Allen and watched the original two Tim Allen/Jay Leno tonight shows burnout contests years ago and this one was a let down with the Hellcats. They were not burnouts, they were doughnuts. Big difference. I also had to laugh when that 'expert' had the stude pegged as the highest value (by far)over that one of 8 or so CJ Mercury Cyclone. That was a joke. The Cyclone is way more valuable then a studebaker hawk. Edited October 13, 2015 by topblissgt (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) I happened to fall into this collection of videos while I was supposed to be writing a report this morning: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Wfk6MMfaqEzAmzFDckD8Q My first thought, when I watched the 1955 Packard vid, was this topic. Too bad Leno didn't get hooked up with these guys. I have work and a couple meetings, but later today I think I'll watch a few. Maybe I will contact them and see if they'd like to do what the West Coast guys are floundering with. Studebaker Hawk????? I guess I didn't watch it all, I really couldn't remember until now.Bernie Edited October 14, 2015 by 60FlatTop (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Jay didn't DISAGREE on the Studie, I like the Mercury toooooooo, I owned a new 68 GT-E, and I see Mercury is YOUR driver. That WOULDN'T have anything to do with your opinion would it? hehe. The Studie has gain a ton of value over the past few years, for sure, hard to say which will gain the most value. Dale in Indy Edited October 14, 2015 by smithbrother (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) We interviewed Mr. Leno for our recent AACA regional newsletterto get some direct insights regarding the show.Actually, this thread was partly the inspiration for the interview:We wanted to hear first-hand from the creator of the CNBC production.Afterward, he agreed to make the interview available to otherAACA regions' newsletters (if they choose to print it later in the year),so here are a few tidbits of insight: ---I could sense his genuine enthusiasm for the show.As you probably know, his interests are broad, and hisappreciation for all aspects of motor vehicles came across clearly.The show covers "anything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise." ---The show isn't directed merely at antique car fans.Even if all 60,000 AACA members watched, that wouldn't benearly enough to sell a national show. He is especially complimentedwhen wives tell him they have appreciated the show. ---The segment on car pricing is at least partly for the wives!That way, they can see that the cars' appreciation madetheir husbands' expenditures worthwhile! ---The show was a success for CNBC, and for 2016, Mr. Lenoand the gang will be filming 12 new episodes. They will be airedbeginning in April or May. Edited March 3, 2016 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roj Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 We interviewed Mr. Leno for our recent AACA regional newsletter to get some direct insights regarding the show. Actually, this thread was partly the inspiration for the interview: We wanted to hear first-hand from the creator of the CNBC production. Afterward, he agreed to make the interview available to other AACA regions' newsletters (if they choose to print it later in the year), so here are a few tidbits of insight: ---I could sense his genuine enthusiasm for the show. As you probably know, his interests are broad, and his appreciation for all aspects of motor vehicles came across clearly. The show covers "anything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise." ---The show isn't directed merely at antique car fans. Even if all 60,000 AACA members watched, that wouldn't be nearly enough to sell a national show. He is especially complimented when wives tell him that have appreciated the show. ---The segment on car pricing is at least partly for the wives! That way, they can see that the cars' appreciation made their husbands' expenditures worthwhile! ---The show was a success for CNBC, and for 2016, Mr. Leno and the gang will be filming 12 new episodes. They will be aired beginning in April or May. Did I like every show, No, do I appreciate the knowledge Jay has Yes, do I watch the show because I enjoy it YES, is it perfect, No, I could do with a lot less burnouts and more details, but am realistic to know he would help me and 40,000 other people would be bored to tears. It's a lot better than watching some reality show doe she get the ....rose or not. Who the hell cares, it's a decent show about cars and the guy doing it is one of us, he loves his cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hard to remember the show is on, any chance it will move to Velocity channel? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hard to remember the show is on, any chance it will move to Velocity channel? Bob None that I'm aware of. Mr. Leno is affiliated with N.B.C. I know what you mean. I rarely watch television anymore,but it used to be that a program was on every week, all year,except for summer reruns. With many programs' current intermittentschedules, it's easy to lose track of them and forget them altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myold88 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hard to remember the show is on, any chance it will move to Velocity channel? Bob Same here. I saw the first episode and was unimpressed. I was surprise jay signed off on it. He's much more of a class act than that show. I have never seen or looked for any additional episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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