other dog Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I've never seen it either, apparently I haven't missed anything though.Ice Road Truckers did kind of jump the shark. Except for Hugh, Alex, and Rick, all they do is whine about who's leading the load count. The gold mining in Alaska show is pretty good though- I heard that guy on a radio interview once and he said not one bit of that show is staged, it's all real just like it happens. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I wouldn't let any of those jokers haul my garbage,but I do like the little gal with the horse trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 See, Im not the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 The one show that really boils my pasta is that Operation Repo. Total BS! Big burly dude gets kicked in the nuts or slapped out by some 5'0" chick and is rolling around on the ground in pain every episode. I used to run a towing company as well as had my own trucks. Did a bunch of repos in my time. Not once did I have to deal with sh*t like that. I grabbed the car when no one was looking and got the hell out of there. I never asked for keys or knocked on the door. Some areas they would shoot first ask questions later. I do like that Wrecked show on Ohare Towing in the Windy City. That seems to be more real then staged Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Looks good from this angle, too...Only seen the show once,did'nt like it,but gotta' admit,thats a pretty nice lookin' caboose right there!................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 The one show that really boils my pasta is that Operation Repo. Total BS! Big burly dude gets kicked in the nuts or slapped out by some 5'0" chick and is rolling around on the ground in pain every episode. I used to run a towing company as well as had my own trucks. Did a bunch of repos in my time. Not once did I have to deal with sh*t like that. I grabbed the car when no one was looking and got the hell out of there. I never asked for keys or knocked on the door. Some areas they would shoot first ask questions later.I do like that Wrecked show on Ohare Towing in the Windy City. That seems to be more real then stagedI talked to one of O'Hares drivers a year or so ago,he said the reason they did'nt do the show anymore was an argument over "creative differences" meaning they (O'Hare) did'nt want to add any staged "drama" i kinda liked that show as well.............Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 I used to run wreckers up in the 'burbs of Chicago...when that show first came on, I'd call up the operations manager from the tow company I worked for and we'd get a pretty good laugh. Those idiots would send 3 heavy duty wreckers (and spend several hours on the scene) to do what we used to do with a single medium duty wrecker in less than an hour. If I had problems up in the Chicago area, they'd be the last place I'd call for a tow. I'd track down some amish people to bring their horses out to pull me to a shop before I'd let those clowns at O'Hare hook to my truck. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Most all are crap and all scripted, only one I watch every now and than is Chip Foose's Overhaulin. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Kind of like Orange County choppers so much bullshit! Got too out of hand. Thought that show was about building bikes not scripted family drama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Kind of like Orange County choppers so much bullshit! Got too out of hand. Thought that show was about building bikes not scripted family dramaThe family drama started out as scripted with all the yelling but turned more real and the distain Paul jr had for his father became real. I met Sr at a 4th of July party one of my clients invited me to a few years ago. Paul SR was one if his customers . The guy was super nice and genuine. It's a shame that TV and fame can ruin a family and we watch it on the boob tube for entertainment without seeing the pain it causes behind the scenes. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Bottom line on these types of shows......$$$$$$$$$ Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Gotta agree with you ang farmer Jt . About the only reality show ill watch anymore is American pickers I like that but you can tell some of that is scripted also. Other than that its news ,ncis,law and order and football . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 dont have cable,,,all i get are retro shows woohoo,,,but i do like that dark haired chick.bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 but i do like that dark haired chickBob - Just hang out at Tilted Kilt or Hooters. It may cost more but the entertainment educational value is definitely worthwhile. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 20, 2012 Author Share Posted October 20, 2012 Mike, I am with you, Pickers is the best show. I don't care of some of that crap is scripted. Its not all yelling and angry BS. Just piles of crap in the middle of no where. Now thats heaven! Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Bob - Just hang out at Tilted Kilt or Hooters. It may cost more but the entertainment educational value is definitely worthwhile. Don't forget Show-Me's...or any other "breastaraunt". Of the 3, Show-Me's is my favorite...then the one Tilted Kilt I've been to...Hooters is overrated based upon the several I've been to...overpriced food and the women on the calendars are NEVER the ones that bring me my food. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Don't forget Show-Me's...or any other "breastaraunt". Of the 3, Show-Me's is my favorite...then the one Tilted Kilt I've been to...Hooters is overrated based upon the several I've been to...overpriced food and the women on the calendars are NEVER the ones that bring me my food.. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Best thing about American Pickers (in my opinion) is Danielle,va-va-vooom! she can sit in my Nash anytime she wants to!..............................Mark 1 Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) Sadly, Hooters Air is long gone, kept their best talent for the airline... sorry for the thread drift, but can you blame me... BC Mack Edited November 9, 2017 by BC Mack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have couple places Danielle could sit also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have couple places Danielle could sit also.Read my mind pal! LOL!...............................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 I have couple places Danielle could sit also.DITTO!Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucerne tractor Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 TV has been disconnected for about 6 or 7 years. It just got really out of hand, it's an insult. News on the net, and anything else I need to look up. Most of the time I'm driving, repairing or on line looking for loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hooters Casino is still running in Vegas but I think that's going under soon too. That place was WT heaven. Almost looked like a Howard Johnson's with a handful of table games and slots in the first floor. Rooms are cheap and the wings are good. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 ...now that sounds like the place to stay in Vegas! Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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