Originally Posted By Disneyland55 I've watched the 1st hour so far. I have always enjoyed this show and still do! I like the challenges so far (and I know the 2nd hour has different ones too!), but I've got to say that I am a little disappointed in the new eliminator.
Originally Posted By gadzuux I didn't watch. Did a competitor named "militia" appear? Big black buff guy? I had heard there was a controversy because he's appeared in gay porn, but I don't know if that was enough to bounce him out. Considering how low-brow this show is, I don't see why it should.
Originally Posted By DAR <<Did a competitor named "militia" appear? Big black buff guy?>> I believe he did, kind of looked like Grace Jones.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper It is hard to believe it could actually be worse now than it was 14 years ago. But, congratulations are in order! They achieved mediocrity.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 A review here pointed out just how desperate the networks are without writers, considering that what is now a prime-time network show used to be a daytime show... on the weekends... on "off" channels.
Originally Posted By DAR Why not bring back some old shows? BJ and the Bear? Small Wonder? Manimal? Different Strokes reruns, then they could show the episode where Gordon Jump played a child molester and had Arnold's friend Dudley take his shirt off. High comedy there.
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs Bring back Soap on ABC...it turned 30 a couple of months ago. I'm enjoying the Season 2 reruns on Comcast On Demand.
Originally Posted By dshyates "Big black buff guy? I had heard there was a controversy because he's appeared in gay porn," Damn, and I thought it wouldn't be worth watching. When is it on again?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I watched one episode, and although it got a slight facelift, it really is the same show. The same events, even some of the sets looked similar. Also, Hulk Hogan is SOO cheesy...his comments to the contestants are cringe inducing. Still, there's enough eye candy for me to keep watching if I happen to catch it. I used to like watching the old version for that same reason, so why not? Until it gets unbearable to watch(like pro wrestling), I'll give it a chance.
Originally Posted By Disneyland55 I like it. My wife and I, and two friends sat and watched the first three hours on Monday. It was fun! I am sure I wouldn't like it if I hadn't grown up watching it though.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling <<And it's just as cheesy and corny than ever. Of course I loved it.>> LOL! Well, *that's* good enough for me! I'm gonna try to watch it now. I do agree with Disneyland55 though - I probably wouldn't if I hadn't grown up watching it. (And not trying to hi-jack but I feel VERY strongly about this: BRING BACK SOAP!!!)
Originally Posted By gadzuux The first couple of seasons of 'soap' were pretty good. But then it jumped the shark with burt being abducted by space aliens and other weirdnesses.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Did anyone see the Arrested Development where they had Henry Winkler actually jump over a shark?? Brilliant (especially since the expression comes from a Happy Days episode in which Winkler as Fonzie jumped over a shark). I can't imagine that Winkler and Ron Howard didn't have a good chuckle about that one.
Originally Posted By SunshineOR We've been watching Gladiators and we like it. My husband and I watch it for nostalgia (and yes, it's basically the same challenges and sets). Our kids love it for the competition and colorful characters. We all have our favorite gladiators and root for our favorite contender. Hulk Hogan is ridiculous and Laila Ali looks fabulous. With television like this, who needs writers?
Originally Posted By chickendumpling So, in honor of DAR, I watched this last night. What a hoot! It is *exactly* the same format as before - 'least it seems that way. It was fun but it just couldn't hold my attention really. I guess I've grown out of it. I bet it would be fun to see in person though. That one dude's head is way to small for his body though. What's his name? Titan. His bicep is as big as his skull. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/yptwcx" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/yptwcx</a> Generally though, I think the human body is truly beautiful and these Gladiators are works of art.
