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Contestants make their way through a giant obstacle course to win a cash prize.Contestants make their way through a giant obstacle course to win a cash prize.Contestants make their way through a giant obstacle course to win a cash prize.
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This is a game show where contestants compete in a ridiculous obstacle course. John Henson and John Anderson give comedic relief playing commentators of this game. Jill Wagner is the fun on-the-field 'reporter'. She has a fine time. Vanessa Lachey replaced her for a season, and just wasn't as funny as Jill.
While it's funny to see people get smacked in the head, it does get old. The good thing is the contestants are always new. The crazier they are the better the show. And that's the only reason to watch this after a couple of years. It's not that original to see yet another guy take it in the nuts. But make that guy an idiot with a dancing addiction and it becomes hilarious.
While it's funny to see people get smacked in the head, it does get old. The good thing is the contestants are always new. The crazier they are the better the show. And that's the only reason to watch this after a couple of years. It's not that original to see yet another guy take it in the nuts. But make that guy an idiot with a dancing addiction and it becomes hilarious.
What better way to end a long and hot Tuesday with a cool show? I like how this show has the theme of summer kept in mind to the audience, and the somewhat dry humor to it too. I had been anticipating this show ever since the commercials came out and I was satisfied. The idea of the show is somewhat original, the one-whole-game-per-show keeps the show moving, and at the end of the season, a game with all the winners will probably be played. This show may seem like a waste of time, but it is fun to watch at night before going to bed. Watch this rather than that other game show after it, as that show is absolutely horrible and boring.
This show is TOO funny. first, if you haven't watched it, you got to, you will be hooked like a fish. i don't crack up a many shows, but this show right here, yes. I was rolling. I'm talking about my cheeks and abs were hurting like 15 minutes into the show. My wife was rolling too, and my son almost hit a back flip because of the ridiculousness these people go through. The two commentators are a good addition to the show. The female is just a pretty face with smart remarks, but she's a kind of funny.This show is like that Japanese show MXC, but in my opinion, smarter. In some of the courses, the obstacles are manually activated, and so, when the contestants approach still obstacles, little do they know, they're in for a face full of 'Boom'. Or, slammed into something and flinging into the water. This show is awesome!
The American version of the Japanese monster hit "Takeshi's Castle" pits a group of 12 Americans battling it out on a giant (funny) obstacle course where they get hit, splashed, punched, toppled, muddied and a lot more in their quest to win $50,000. Though the pilot had a few bugs (we don't know anything about the contestants and it tends to be one unknown person after the other getting soaked or hit in the groin--granted, that worked for "AFV") it also had some bonuses the Japanese show did not have. Namely, the comedy of former "Talk Soup" host John Henson (ABC is a funnier place with him on the network) and hotty Jill Wagner doing sideline reporting. Jill is not only a BABE, but pretty good at what she does, too.
I'm sure they will make adjustments along the way, but after seeing the first show, there's enough promise to give it a try this summer. Check it out!
I'm sure they will make adjustments along the way, but after seeing the first show, there's enough promise to give it a try this summer. Check it out!
This was one of my favorite childhood shows. I loved the music and the humor of commentator John Henson. I loved the names that Henson gave when contestants fell like The Scorpion.
This show was only on during the summer, but it always put a smile on my face. I constantly found myself laughing and enjoying myself. Some of my fondest memories are sitting in my childhood home in Dallas, Texas laughing with my entire family. My mom did not love it as much as my dad and I, but she loved seeing me laugh. I absolutely loved this show and I was sad to hear that it was going to end.
I definitely suggest this show because it is a mindless and entertaining watch. Please watch and suggest it to friends!!!
This show was only on during the summer, but it always put a smile on my face. I constantly found myself laughing and enjoying myself. Some of my fondest memories are sitting in my childhood home in Dallas, Texas laughing with my entire family. My mom did not love it as much as my dad and I, but she loved seeing me laugh. I absolutely loved this show and I was sad to hear that it was going to end.
I definitely suggest this show because it is a mindless and entertaining watch. Please watch and suggest it to friends!!!
Did you know
- TriviaThe main idea of this TV show came from a Japanese TV show, Takeshi's Castle.
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John Henson - Host: Goodnight and big balls!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.151 (2010)
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