tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post1189895612553465163..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Documentary TV Series Right Thing For Johnson?Daly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-66014168313869960262009-10-17T15:55:00.147-04:002009-10-17T15:55:00.147-04:00I will be watching. I can't wait. I think this...I will be watching. I can't wait. I think this show will provide me with three things I would really really like to see:<br /><br />1) Intense look at the schedule a NASCAR driver must keep, from commercials, to appearances, to sponsor obligations, etc. I am fascinated these guys can perform with all the time committments they have and I would really like to see any good documentary that shows what this is like at the top level.<br /><br />2) A close-up look at how a man with tens of millions of dollars of disposable income lives. I want to see his house, his expensive toys, what he chooses to do with his time. I think 24/7 will show this.<br /><br />3) The real work that goes into getting ready for the Daytona 500. I've seen this on other shows, but the 24/7 format is very intense. I know a TON about boxing, but I still learned a lot when I watched the 24/7 showing Oscar DelaHoya's preparation for a fight. He's the same kind of media-friendly glamour bou as JJ and they made it really interesting. I can't wait to see what they show us.<br /><br />Why anyone would knock a show that hasn't even been filmed, or announce in public that they will refuse to watch any show with JJ in it ahead of time is, to me, the epitome of closed-mindedness. Maybe the show will be lousy and I'll be wrong, but at least I'm going to watch it and decide for myself... not decide it's garbage before it's even made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-31455944353644927352009-10-17T15:37:08.195-04:002009-10-17T15:37:08.195-04:00There is a new post up documenting the TV schedule...There is a new post up documenting the TV schedule changes on SPEED due to F-1 quals running long.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-68078330244090265302009-10-17T15:35:12.915-04:002009-10-17T15:35:12.915-04:00Trying to figure out what makes a NASCAR driver mo...Trying to figure out what makes a NASCAR driver more exciting. Stewart...why, because he used to revolt against everything he could? Who else? Kyle Busch? He is trying to be an actor only he isnt good at it. Edwards? Same story over and over; shirtless riding a bike in Missouri. Hamlin; even the Kesolowski's rattle his cage. <br /><br />Sory. Johnson goes out and wins because he and his team are smart. Sorry that's not in the game plan.Illpolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15458105528364224605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58921435090269723482009-10-17T14:55:05.777-04:002009-10-17T14:55:05.777-04:00JJ has already hired a PR firm to whip up some fan...JJ has already hired a PR firm to whip up some fans, and it didn't work. Now a documentary! Won't be watching, and hate to disappoint you JJ, but this won't work either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-88326790656790369002009-10-17T13:28:18.896-04:002009-10-17T13:28:18.896-04:00I actually believe Jimmie IS a pretty interesting ...I actually believe Jimmie IS a pretty interesting guy. This is the same guy who in his first season of Nationwide took a huge wreck at the Glen and made it a highlight clip with his victory stance on the roof of the car. This is the guy who after his first championship broke his wrist surfing ontop of a golf cart.<br /><br />Listening to Tony Stewart's old SIRIUS show, you got a glimpse of Jimmie off the track and away from the cameras and this is a guy that can downright have a twisted sense of humor and is a pretty laid back "chill" guy.<br /><br />This should be an interesting series, I'll most certainly be curious.<br /><br />It won't win everyone over but I expect it will win a few.The Loose Wheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06048709313597675807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-80363303502670253992009-10-17T13:23:59.542-04:002009-10-17T13:23:59.542-04:00I don't think a typical NA$CAR fan will believ...<i>I don't think a typical NA$CAR fan will believe the show will be anything other than propaganda. I think it will look like and be an infomercial for NA$CAR. The shows will be scripted and be far from normal life.</i><br /><br />Have you even seen an episode of 24/7 before or are you just letting your hatred of the 48 get ahead of you? You comment shows your lack of knowledge with the 24/7 show or format. I think if more NASCAR fans were actually familiar with this show, they would be excited. I'm not even a 48 fan and I'm excited - that shows always delivers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-20679878310387438022009-10-17T12:07:42.654-04:002009-10-17T12:07:42.654-04:00not a gigantic jj fan (sorry, nrf -- and he isn...not a gigantic jj fan (sorry, nrf -- and he isn't as tall as i thought in person, ya know?!?!) but i have a ton of respect for what he's accomplished as a racer and i'd look forward to this IF it weren't on hbo (which i don't have on my comcast package.)<br /><br />i have no doubt that jj isn't as vanilla as folks seem to believe: his golf cart surfing proved that to me. (well, that plus cutting his hand open w/a box knife as he tried to cut thru a firesuit but maybe that speaks to a different aspect of who he is!) not sure why some seem to have tagged him with that label but i get a sense it's probably not accurate once he's out of the car.<br /><br />i agree he's VERY methodical in how he approaches his job, that he gives knaus amazing feedback BUT i've also heard some of his radio chatter and he is not always the happiest camper in the pack and is very . . . colorful in expressing that.<br /><br />i believe that one of the best ways to get folks hooked on our sport is to open up the prsonalities behind it, part the magic curtains and let folks see who these men and women really are. fans were created by nascar 360 and nbs 24/7 as well as thru "alternative media sources" for nascar like GQ, FHM, Playboy and Rolling Stone. <br /><br />i'm all for whatever gives a different perspective on the athletes in our sport and helps folks get to "know" them better, including HBO and twitter!redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08469882559901586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51040917501219522112009-10-17T11:28:51.631-04:002009-10-17T11:28:51.631-04:00Anon 11:10AM,
Exactly what "people" are...Anon 11:10AM,<br /><br />Exactly what "people" are you talking about? <br /><br />JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10728040290427794142009-10-17T11:10:58.668-04:002009-10-17T11:10:58.668-04:00Not sure what people want exactly from an athlete....Not sure what people want exactly from an athlete. someone who gets arrested for domestic abuse or for running a dogfighting ring? someone who constantly whines and criticizes the 'powers that be' just because they like to go against the grain? someone who carries a gun with them to a club and shoots themselves in the leg?<br /><br />It's quite amusing that someone who goes about their job with so much professionalism to win three times in a row gets beaten up because they aren't exciting enough for the simplest of "fans". <br /><br />Sorry, Johnson was born and raised in a trailer park in El Cajon, CA (which if you've even driven through you would just be surprised more than anything) and does everything right as far as I'm concerned as an athlete. <br /><br />But I guess since he isn't flashy enough to get arrested or act like a fool some people consider him boring.<br /><br />What a sad state of affairs. Do what you want JJ. The HBO documentary will show who you are period, and if people don't like it, maybe it says more about them than you...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5356648320055730052009-10-17T10:55:49.551-04:002009-10-17T10:55:49.551-04:00I think this an excellent idea. I am a JJ fan and...I think this an excellent idea. I am a JJ fan and have read/watched anything I could find. I've seen a little of the "Jackass from El Cajon" at times. The guy who keeps a beard just to aggravate his crew chief and tries to surf a golf cart after a few beers. Hopefully this show will let others see what I think is there. It also doesn't surprise me that it's being done during the off season and Daytona, my guess what ever will be fimed during the end of this season will be limited like his golf outing etc, not so much during the races unless he locks up the chamionship early whch I don't see happening. JJ and Chad become so focused during the chase it wouldn't be fun TV unless of course JJ is using it a distraction to keep his mind off the racing during the week. I for one can't wait.Newracefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324764517098771035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84119192790693865412009-10-17T10:36:41.884-04:002009-10-17T10:36:41.884-04:00We don't have HBO so won't be watching but...We don't have HBO so won't be watching but I guess it will be ok. I liked the old Nascar 360 several years ago so this one might go over well with everyone.Vicky Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084198036514255332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-4761675267584530062009-10-17T10:07:51.159-04:002009-10-17T10:07:51.159-04:00Smart move on JJ's part. He's starting to...Smart move on JJ's part. He's starting to get that corporate drone image problem and showing folks the human side of his life may help change that.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683709079396922696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37999061990768625252009-10-17T10:07:41.786-04:002009-10-17T10:07:41.786-04:00Smart move on JJ's part. He's starting to...Smart move on JJ's part. He's starting to get that corporate drone image problem and showing folks the human side of his life may help change that.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683709079396922696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-73479540355021533182009-10-17T07:53:38.201-04:002009-10-17T07:53:38.201-04:00Boring? Drives to win... Has manners... Is well sp...Boring? Drives to win... Has manners... Is well spoken... and generous with his time. I think this ould be a great opportunity to shown those who are not regular NASCAR followers that there is a lot more to NASCAR than rednecks, double-wides and big haired women; which is what may think NASCAR people are all about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23481435985525777192009-10-17T07:36:04.195-04:002009-10-17T07:36:04.195-04:00I don't think a typical NA$CAR fan will believ...I don't think a typical NA$CAR fan will believe the show will be anything other than propaganda. I think it will look like and be an infomercial for NA$CAR. The shows will be scripted and be far from normal life. Nobody can be normal when there are cameras everywhere.Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-30697843271168777452009-10-17T05:07:05.944-04:002009-10-17T05:07:05.944-04:00I don't know if Jimmie is looking for new fans...I don't know if Jimmie is looking for new fans or just sees this as a great opportunity, but his comments about 24/7 being more like a documentary than a reality TV show prove he is familiar with what HBO does with that show. What athlete wouldn't want to be profiled on 24/7? Yeah, you gotta put up with cameras around you all the time for months -- There are only 168 hours in a week and we are, what, 13-14 weeks away from Daytona -- so starting any day now they will literally be taping him around the clock for months.... but HBO is going to make him look great. They always do in their shows. They don't make commercials, they make gripping TV over there. But the sacrafice of privacy with be worth it to the 48. <br /><br />If this was some sort of Bravo TV show, where they are doing one of those phony reality shows to show what home life is like but it all feels stagey, I would roll my eyes and say Jimmie Johnson has made a huge mistake. But HBO's 24/7 is an incredible venue for any athlete. Anyone who disagrees hasn't seen the show. It will be powerful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8986295845101268472009-10-17T04:59:40.591-04:002009-10-17T04:59:40.591-04:00Aside from NASCAR, I am a huge boxing fan. HBO has...Aside from NASCAR, I am a huge boxing fan. HBO has built a very strong reputation and brand name for their 24/7 show, which usually profiles boxers preparing for a big fight. <br /><br />I disagree with anyone who says a) this isn't enough time to show another side of Jimmie Johnson and b) he is too boring for 24/7.<br /><br />HBO has profiled some pretty boring boxers, a few of whom didn't even speak English, so the whole show was subtitled. Believe me, they made it very interesting. I think more of you should see some of the great 24/7 series shows of the past before you jump to a conclusion about how this one will be. Believe me, this is not going to look like a NASCAR Media Group project. HBO does their own thing, and their sports documentaries are usually nothing short of excellent. I am sure they are smart enough to realize what is online if they take the 24/7 brand into another sport and come out with a dud. <br /><br />I am really, really looking forward to this 24/7. I think most of the shows that attempt to show you "day in the life" or "week in the life" of a NASCAR driver will pale compared to what HBO will be able to put together. If they can make heavyweight contender Chris Arreola interesting, Jimme Johnson should be easy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2270895220596448612009-10-17T03:41:26.911-04:002009-10-17T03:41:26.911-04:00NorCalFan said ...
"And I find it hard to un...NorCalFan said ...<br /><br />"And I find it hard to understand how Chandra is not comfortable around cameras? She was a model in NYC."<br /><br />But models don't talk. She was a runway model. I'm not sure I've even ever heard her speak. She looks very bashful, but that just may be her "come hither" look.<br /><br />As for JJ himself, I'll be excited to see the finished HBO product. Maybe it will endear him to the fans who think he's too vanilla, me included.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03138762423112575914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-24611473141433200612009-10-17T03:14:58.591-04:002009-10-17T03:14:58.591-04:00If JJ really wants to reach a new fan base, I don&...If JJ really wants to reach a new fan base, I don't think a premium cable network is going to be much of a success--especially for reaching younger people (under 18 and the 18-34 year olds). I know I'm not going dole out another $12.99/mo. to add HBO to my viewing package--and wouldn't even if he was the most exciting and interesting driver in NASCAR (NOT!). <br /><br />Hope the camera crew is in good physical shape for filming at the tracks. Following JJ going from Point A to Point B around the garage requires footspeed no slower than a jog (so he doesn't have to stop for fan autographs). I've been there and witnessed him in action many, many, times at quite a few tracks and it doesn't endear him to current Nascar fans.<br /><br />I agree with The J.<br /><br />And I find it hard to understand how Chandra is not comfortable around cameras? She was a model in NYC.NorCalFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00373612307351787221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56253697562572194532009-10-17T01:47:53.772-04:002009-10-17T01:47:53.772-04:00On the positive side, HBO is a great venue for thi...On the positive side, HBO is a great venue for this. Their productions are almost always top-notch and this could introduce a lot of people to the world of NASCAR that have ignored it in the past. This is obviously not a scientific statement, but I do know many people that will watch something on HBO outside of their normal interests just because it <b><i>is</i></b> on HBO and has a high likelihood of being entertaining and/or informative<br /><br />On the negative side, no television program, no matter how well done, is going to change the fact that Jimmie Johnson is boring in the worst of all possible departments -- his driving. With <i>extremely</i> rare exceptions, he doesn't make spectacular moves that make the highlight reels or keep fans talking about them for days much less years. He is fabulous at taking care of his car and giving excellent feedback to Chad Knaus who is arguably one of the greatest crew chiefs in the sport's history (and, in my view, probably will be more deserving of Hall of Fame recognition in the future than his driver). However, when it comes to taking the interest generated by what is ultimately just another "reality" television show (even if a well done one on HBO) and applying that to getting new people to sit through four hours or so of what is currently some of the worst sports productions ever seen outside of a local small-town cable company's public access channel, I don't think this will do much to help.<br /><br />My opinion is not meant to be an insult toward Jimmie or his fans even though what I said about him is negative. While I am not a fan I am also not a total JJ hater. He is who he is and he's obviously great at doing what is needed under the current rules and scoring system. However, Jimmie is the San Antonio Spurs of NASCAR -- he could be promoted and glitzed up 'til the cows come home and win the next 22 championships. That will not change the fact that many of us find his way of playing the game to be very boring.KoHoSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457687879505057220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-60197685083074553862009-10-17T01:05:37.236-04:002009-10-17T01:05:37.236-04:004 30 minute episodes wont be near enough to convin...4 30 minute episodes wont be near enough to convince people he isnt "boring".Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00232236081240121556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-49637522274684393992009-10-17T00:46:30.014-04:002009-10-17T00:46:30.014-04:00I wish they would have went with another driver......I wish they would have went with another driver.... it would be far more interesting and do more for NASCAR with a more colorful character.Bill Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01710153859871192104noreply@blogger.com