I've been a television writer/producer for more than 35 years and I can tell you you're absolutely correct!!! It's the writers, or rather the producers. I've never been involved in a show like his, or any of the other 'reality' shows, but people I've worked with have told me they are under pressure by the producers to highlight the personalities (read drama, silliness or just plain weirdness) and make the build secondary. But GYC does not stand alone here. Bitchin' Rides does is, Phantom Works does it, Iron Resurrection does it, though maybe not to the extent of Worman, but they all have that element. It's become a formula and it's a shame. Worman seems like an okay guy and very knowledgeable, but I'd rather watch the build than watch him dance.I respect the guy for what he does and his knowledge. The goofball stuff is the writers 100%
Nuff said.Remember, it's TV.
I've been a television writer/producer for more than 35 years and I can tell you you're absolutely correct!!! It's the writers, or rather the producers. I've never been involved in a show like his, or any of the other 'reality' shows, but people I've worked with have told me they are under pressure by the producers to highlight the personalities (read drama, silliness or just plain weirdness) and make the build secondary. But GYC does not stand alone here. Bitchin' Rides does is, Phantom Works does it, Iron Resurrection does it, though maybe not to the extent of Worman, but they all have that element. It's become a formula and it's a shame. Worman seems like an okay guy and very knowledgeable, but I'd rather watch the build than watch him dance.
Guess who an Executive Producer is on that show?I've been a television writer/producer for more than 35 years and I can tell you you're absolutely correct!!! It's the writers, or rather the producers. I've never been involved in a show like his, or any of the other 'reality' shows, but people I've worked with have told me they are under pressure by the producers to highlight the personalities (read drama, silliness or just plain weirdness) and make the build secondary. But GYC does not stand alone here. Bitchin' Rides does is, Phantom Works does it, Iron Resurrection does it, though maybe not to the extent of Worman, but they all have that element. It's become a formula and it's a shame. Worman seems like an okay guy and very knowledgeable, but I'd rather watch the build than watch him dance.
Dan Short at Phantom Works is the worst for drama. Seems EVERY car he works on has a problem. Duh. It's an old car, it's going to have problems. But he takes it to another level. Every repair is earth shattering, but somehow he seems to overcome it. If I reacted like him to every problem I find building my car I'd have to up my prescriptions.I enjoy the shows that actually show fabrication and skill. Tricks and tips, as well as the odd opinion. There are so many awesome cars out there to fix up, why not just go with that instead of the drama trash?
Jerry Springer started the people acting stupid shows.
The Gong Show was pretty stupid and that predated Jerry Springer by 15 years.