Gladiators, ready ......?

[CitizenTino]

Courtesy of Slate.com. Full article at http://www.slate.com/id/2167727/fr/flyout

In the reality genre, Silverman appears to be moving ahead with a new version of the old syndicated show, American Gladiators (which apparently rolls along nicely in repeats on ESPN Classic). In the Reilly era, says a well-placed source, the American Gladiators idea was shot down by NBC Universal chief executive Jeff Zucker—who might have recoiled from putting a show of that particular caliber on NBC's prime-time schedule. Now it's been resuscitated, and Reveille—that is, Silverman—owns a piece of that one, too.

Asked whether Zucker had rejected the project earlier, Silverman replied, "The offer was never rescinded. If Jeff did say no, it was never communicated." So Silverman keeps his financial interest in it. As for the probability that the show will get on the schedule, Silverman said, "Nothing's done. [But] you need to look at the context of NBC. What kind of reality shows would you put on after football?"

I'm not holding my breath for this actually happening, but if they do in fact go through with a revival of American Gladiators, I will openly weep with joy.

 

[TyWebb]

I can't stop watching the old ones on ESPN Classic. They are both hysterical and thrilling at the same time.

By the way, Nitro is a complete prick.

 

[Mayfly]

I loved the old show. When I was younger I used to chuck tennis balls at my cousin in my basement pretending I was on the show. Good memories.

 

[Smallpotatoes]

"If combat mano-a-mano is your style, the joust is your cup of tea."

 

[slappy4428]

With Stuart Scott as Mike Adamle....
"see kids? Don't try this at home or THIS can happen to your head..."

 

[alleyallen]

Wow, yet one more show cements my committment to never watch network TV unless there's a sporting event.

 

[Diabeetus]

By the way, Nitro is a complete prick.

You bite your tounge!

 

[EStreetJoe]

does this have anything to do with those movies about gladiators (Capt. Oveur)

 

[mike311gd]

I loved the old show. When I was younger I used to chuck tennis balls at my cousin in my basement pretending I was on the show. Good memories.

I think we all did something like that. In college, I took part in a joust. I won two of three matches, but that **** is hard as hell.

Which is a better game, Assault or Powerball?

 

[Mayfly]

I loved the old show. When I was younger I used to chuck tennis balls at my cousin in my basement pretending I was on the show. Good memories.

I think we all did something like that. In college, I took part in a joust. I won two of three matches, but that **** is hard as hell.

Which is a better game, Assault or Powerball?

Assault all the way.

 

[mike311gd]

I loved the old show. When I was younger I used to chuck tennis balls at my cousin in my basement pretending I was on the show. Good memories.

I think we all did something like that. In college, I took part in a joust. I won two of three matches, but that **** is hard as hell.

Which is a better game, Assault or Powerball?

Assault all the way.

That's my favorite, too. It takes the most skill, by far. The Wall takes the endurance, Powerball takes strength and speed, the Joust take focus, balance and strength. But Assault takes speed, strategy, agility, accuracy and patience. And balls.

 

[Mayfly]

Assault is easily the best game out there simply because the tennis balls are whizzing by the Gladiator's head. I think they should up the speed a little bit this go around if they go at it and include one baseball per rack. That would make things ultra interesting and a little better for network TV.

 

[mike311gd]

Assault is easily the best game out there simply because the tennis balls are whizzing by the Gladiator's head. I think they should up the speed a little bit this go around if they go at it and include one baseball per rack. That would make things ultra interesting and a little better for network TV.

And maybe a real arrow, too?

 

[Mayfly]

Assault is easily the best game out there simply because the tennis balls are whizzing by the Gladiator's head. I think they should up the speed a little bit this go around if they go at it and include one baseball per rack. That would make things ultra interesting and a little better for network TV.

And maybe a real arrow, too?

The arrow may make it a little bit dangerous, but a baseball isn't that bad if they have a helmet on. Sure it might knock them out cold, but it would be worth the risk to live in Gladiator immortality. Plus, they shouldn't use a real arrow, they should get this guy to do his thing (with a triton of course)...

 

[mike311gd]

And maybe a real arrow, too?

The arrow may make it a little bit dangerous, but a baseball isn't that bad if they have a helmet on. Sure it might knock them out cold, but it would be worth the risk to live in Gladiator immortality. Plus, they shouldn't use a real arrow, they should get this guy to do his thing (with a triton of course)...

Brick Tamland: Yeah, I stabbed a man in the heart.
Ron Burgundy: I saw that. Brick killed a guy. Did you throw a trident?
Brick Tamland: Yeah, there were horses, and a man on fire, and I killed a guy with a trident.
Ron Burgundy: Brick, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. You should find yourself a safehouse or a relative close by. Lay low for a while, because you're probably wanted for murder.

 

[TyWebb]

By the way, Nitro is a complete prick.

You bite your tounge!

You know its true! That pretty boy with his long, dark hair, huge pecs and arms that you could get lost in for days ... ohhhhhh crap ... QUICK! I need a female to make out with me!

 

[mike311gd]

By the way, Nitro is a complete prick.

You bite your tounge!

You know its true! That pretty boy with his long, dark hair, huge pecs and arms that you could get lost in for days ... ohhhhhh crap ... QUICK! I need a female to make out with me!

How about Pat?

 

[Mayfly]

By the way, Nitro is a complete prick.

You bite your tounge!

You know its true! That pretty boy with his long, dark hair, huge pecs and arms that you could get lost in for days ... ohhhhhh crap ... QUICK! I need a female to make out with me!

Take your pick.

 

[Diabeetus]

Assault was indeed the best. I also liked the sphere one, too, where you had to roll around in those huge balls. Can't remember the name of it, though.

 

[mike311gd]

Assault was indeed the best. I also liked the sphere one, too, where you had to roll around in those huge balls. Can't remember the name of it, though.

I believe the game was called Atlosphere.