Thread: New Show - Rods N' Wheels on Discovery

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Friend of my owns/runs a hot rod shop here in Florida. History channel contacted them in regards to a show. He and his wife were very excited at the prospect. History channel came in, set up and started filming. My buddy pulled his shop out after one week. The producers wanted to bring other people in for "character interest". In other words, someone to act stupid and cut up. The also wanted to dramatize the relationship between his wife and him, sometimes not the best.

The problem is that these shows are not produced by CAR people. They are driven by a "proven formula". All it takes is for the viewing public to "hook" onto one or two characters and they got a hit. Call it guilty pleasure.

I used to watch Norm Abrams on New Yankee Workshop. The show ran for 21 years without any added drama.

BTW, I have watched Rods N' Wheels. It's as good as anything else at 2:00AM. Mind numbing enough to get you to sleep.