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post #91 of 133
2/18/08 at 11:28am

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Season Finale ratings

I've got to wonder if maybe they should've waited and aired the Finale tonight. It is a respectable rating but as I wrote in the above link I think NBC expected better and it could've done better.
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post #92 of 133
2/18/08 at 3:29pm

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NBC aired the finale outside of its normal time slot, and against the end of the Daytona 500 and, although it was on cable, the NBA All-Star Game (both of which appeal to a similar demographic as AG). It was horrible scheduling by NBC, which isn't surprising given their recent history. They shouldn't have expected good numbers (although I was surprised by how low it was).

One thing I did notice, though, is that the ratings increased in each half-hour (from 5.24 million at 7pm to 9.13 million at 8:30pm), which makes me think people didn't want to sit through a two-hour show filled with crap to watch an hour worth of actual show (I recorded it instead of watching it live, then FFed through all the tripe).

Hopefully, that will make NBC think twice about so many extended episodes next season (unless they do more than four events before Eliminator). But this is NBC, so they won't learn anything.

Anyone else think Evan isn't going to make a good gladiator? It may just be me, but it seems like he doesn't do good in the events that involve strength (Joust, anyone?). That's supposed to be a gladiator's strong suit, not speed/agility.
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post #93 of 133
2/18/08 at 6:53pm
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I don't think any contestant could make a good gladiator. The gladiators are superhuman. The contestants have all been very athletic at best.
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post #94 of 133
2/18/08 at 7:10pm

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How many of the gladiators are on the juice or HGH?
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post #95 of 133
3/6/08 at 3:02pm

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Patrick, NBC claims all the Gladiators were drug tested, of course no test exists for HGH...and even if a guy tests clean, it doesn't mean he's really clean.

Anyway, that segways nicely in to this.

TNA Wrestling's Matt Morgan is the next American Gladiator

Morgan stands a legit 6'10 and weighs in at 330. This man should dominate Gauntlet Pyramid and Powerball. Plus, he cuts a good promo so he'll be a strong edition to the cast IMO.
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post #96 of 133
3/31/08 at 3:43pm

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Notes on American Gladiators season 2

The premier is May 12.
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post #97 of 133
5/2/08 at 10:42pm
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Holy snakes! The season premiere has snuck up on us. As Casey noted, it airs on May 12. Can't wait to see Evan throw his weight around as a new Gladiator.
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post #98 of 133
5/12/08 at 2:46pm
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This is on tonight, so another reminder. New games, new arena, and a new gladiator or two. Evan and Monica really will be joining the team tonight, so that should be interesting. Also, Titan has said the producers are purposely looking for competitors approaching the size of the Gladiators, so the battles should be more fierce this season.

Two hours tonight.
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post #99 of 133
5/12/08 at 4:56pm

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I am really mad that I wont be able to watch this series this time. There are 2 other shows on that I like at the same time (Bones and Big Bang/HIMYM). I can only record one and watch one so Gladiators had to take the fall.
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post #100 of 133
5/12/08 at 6:48pm

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I had the same problem of everything being on tonight. Luckily, the DVR indicates that it is on on Friday evening as well. It indicates that it is a repeat of the 2nd Season debut and I am taking it at face value!
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post #101 of 133
5/12/08 at 7:15pm

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Episode 1 recap

As I indicate in the link, it seems to me like the show is better paced this season. We're not hearing from hosts/contenders before and after every event. We also got our first glimpse of how the season 1 winners will fair as Gladiators and the early review is they'll do just fine. No contender is getting away from Rocket (Evan) on the wall. Jet (Monica) was used more and held her own.

It also could just be my imagination not having seen the show since February but it seems like we got less of the hosts this time around.

They still do the silly thing where they count down to an event and then cut to break and not surprisingly I still hate it.

Should be a good season.
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post #102 of 133
5/13/08 at 7:26am

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"I was thinking the same thing - then I though - If Evan wins - he could be called "Spider" and be used just for the wall climbing event....no one would get away from him."

From my earlier prediction - I was close - just got the name wrong - "Rocket" instead of "Spider"....and he will probably be used just as the wall specialist. At least the woman's winner got to compete more than once..
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post #103 of 133
5/13/08 at 9:19am

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Rating for Season premier

The numbers weren't great but the competition was a lot tougher than it was during last season.
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post #104 of 133
5/13/08 at 10:47am
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Great premiere. I like the new events and new gladiators. The camera didn't linger on her, but Phoenix looks hot. Monica did a good job and is very believable as a gladiator, and I would definitely pale if I drew Evan for the Wall. I never thought of using him in a specialized role, but it works. They could also put him on Assault. One thing that's funny is that the Gladiators typically put on their mean face, but Evan came out grinning and full of joy.

Wow. Those first two women needn't worry about coming back for the semifinals. Final time approaching ten minutes? Ouch. When they hit the travelator, the time was around 3:50--bad in and of itself--so they must have really edited out a lot of footage there. Too bad, because that Ukranian girl was pretty nice to look at.
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post #105 of 133
5/13/08 at 11:27am

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From americangladiatorsblog.com
more on Gladiator Phoenix
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post #106 of 133
5/13/08 at 4:46pm

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Originally Posted by Casey Trowbridg
The numbers weren't great but the competition was a lot tougher than it was during last season.
Actually, the rating (4.52 million viewers, 1.9/5 in the 18-49 demo for people tired of Casey pimping his site here) was horrible. It was the lowest-rated show of the night on the big-four networks (excluding CW) in both viewers and the demo. It's lead-out (Medium) almost doubled its numbers (8.57 million, 2.9/8).

It goes to show that a.) people don't like the show and/or b.) it can't compete with real competition, which it didn't have during much of its first season. Either way, not a good sign for NBC. They better hope the ratings improve in two weeks since next week most Monday shows have their season finales.

Personally, I think last night may have been the last one I watch. They've turned it into a feel-good reality show. They had a contestant with a prosthetic leg - that's going a bit too far. There was no way he could win the Eliminator, which removes the competition aspect of the show entirely. The guy did great on the show, but he shouldn't have been on.
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post #107 of 133
5/15/08 at 8:51am

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Originally Posted by Scott_J
They've turned it into a feel-good reality show. They had a contestant with a prosthetic leg - that's going a bit too far. There was no way he could win the Eliminator, which removes the competition aspect of the show entirely. The guy did great on the show, but he shouldn't have been on.

i totally agree. when they were introducing some of this season's competitors at the beginning of the show and they mentioned a man with one leg, a deaf person, and they kept harping on a single mom with two jobs i told my girlfriend right then that they are really trying to promote the 'people story' this time. kind of like the olympics......

i felt bad for the guy with one leg. he couldn't even get up the treadmill in the eliminator. that had to turn it off before he could negotiate it.
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post #108 of 133
5/15/08 at 11:49pm

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I didnt get a real good look at Phoenix, but I dont care about her. Jet/Monica has become ripped and with the new hair is a big time hottie!! Wow.

Then dont even get me going on Gina Carona/Crush...
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post #109 of 133
5/16/08 at 9:30pm

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Reality shows to me are made for one reason - to make you root for or against someone. I give AG props for not just going for the cookie-cutter contestants this season like in a lot of shows. And for the record, not only was there a hearing-impaired Gladiator previously, there were numerous deaf and hearing-impaired contestants in previous seasons.

It's not a perfect show, but it's fun. I have a great time watching it and as someone who has worked with people with imparements, it's awesome to see a show that regularly gives differently abled people a chance.

ry
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post #110 of 133
5/19/08 at 4:31pm

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I agree with RyanAn's post above.

Anyway, on tonight's episode we're supposed to see 2 sets of police officers compete against one another. The men are both from Chicago and the Women are from Denver.

Plus, a new Gladiator and a new event.

I'll be doing my usual thing...
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post #111 of 133
5/20/08 at 11:04am
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More times in the ten minute range. If this keeps up, they need to rethink the new eliminator. Then again, Abbe blew through in under three minutes.
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post #112 of 133
5/24/08 at 10:31pm

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what the bleep happened with the replay friday night.

in it's place, even with the guides all saying AG there was a show of loopers
on in it's place.

i couldn t record it on monday and had 2 dvrs record it friday night.
oh well.
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post #113 of 133
5/25/08 at 5:43am

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Originally Posted by TonyD
what the bleep happened with the replay friday night.

in it's place, even with the guides all saying AG there was a show of loopers
on in it's place.

i couldn t record it on monday and had 2 dvrs record it friday night.
oh well.
During the week, NBC decided to pull the Friday night replays of the show throughout the summer, replacing them with their "Most Outrageous Moments" crap, obviously hoping it'll help AG's Monday ratings.

I was also planning on recording on the Friday episodes (which were only 60 mins. vs. 90 mins. on Monday, meaning less BS), so it looks like NBC made my decision for me to drop the show.
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post #114 of 133
5/26/08 at 8:32pm
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Did De's husband seem like kind of a dick to anyone else? I just hope when they get home . . . nah, better not say anything libelous.

Two big surprises in Tilt: first with Tiffany and then with Brick. When Brick finally kicked into high gear, it was like watching Evan again. Great competitor. Speaking of Evan, it's funny hearing him start with the trash talk. But, not funny in that it doesn't fit him. He's coming into his own as a Gladiator.

In two weeks, Titan goes green for Hulk. Oh, boy.
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post #115 of 133
5/30/08 at 9:27pm

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If you want to see Crush, AKA, Gina Carano in what should theoretically be a more competitive environment, you can watch her in the sport that made her famous in the CBS debut of EliteXC Saturday in Primetime. 9:00 PM ET is when the show starts.

Her opponent is Kaitlin Young who has a 4-1 record with 4 knockouts. Gina weighed in for the fight at 144.5 pounds 3.5 pounds over the agreed upon weight limit of 140. (Yes, I know that the difference is actually 4.5 pounds but for a fight at 140 you can weigh in at 141 and still be considered as having made the weight).

Also, I'm waiting with much anticipation for episode 6 and Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
The Beast!
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post #116 of 133
5/31/08 at 8:25pm

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Originally Posted by Greg_S_H
Did De's husband seem like kind of a dick to anyone else? I just hope when they get home . . . nah, better not say anything libelous.

yes, he looked very controlling and she was putting on a
good front of her own strength.

she did say she's doing this for him dindn't she?

he looked like a typical man who needs to be in charge.
i didn't like that they kept showing him with that look on his face.
like "wife, you better win or else"

i only made it about half way through the show, that guy just
kept me from wanting to keep watching.
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post #117 of 133
6/1/08 at 8:27am

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I watched this last season, but the real reason why I refuse to watch it again is the way they produce the show. I can't stand how they cut to commercials right before they do anything. Even though I have it on DVR and never watched it live, it's just my way of getting back at the producers for the way they do it.
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post #118 of 133
6/1/08 at 3:29pm

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When the fight was called by a TKO Gina's face was undamaged while poor Kaitlin's was just shy of hamburger.
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post #119 of 133
6/2/08 at 12:42am

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You all might want to take notice of this especially if you are DVRing the show. Starting with the episode airing June 9 the show will be trimmed back to an hour.

I think that's the right move in all honesty.
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post #120 of 133
6/17/08 at 11:46pm
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I was a big fan of the twins, and especially Lillian. I'm glad she won. Mike's record setting win was a shocker.

Last week, I was disappointed by the recapping of events. This week, I've come around to not minding so much. If keeping it to an hour will save the show, that's good.
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