tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post6543558473312382869..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: Three Drivers In Search Of A Host On SPEEDDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-56188369295638326752007-11-07T15:53:00.000-05:002007-11-07T15:53:00.000-05:00I'm not sure what Allen Bestwick's contract situat...I'm not sure what Allen Bestwick's contract situation is, but I was in charge of INS, his cell phone would be ringing.<BR/><BR/>I miss the feel of four insider's (who seem to like each other), shooting the breeze after the race.Geezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03414087196686631838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-27192904547353839722007-11-07T09:24:00.000-05:002007-11-07T09:24:00.000-05:00I like Dave Despain, and think Wind Tunnel is a gr...I like Dave Despain, and think Wind Tunnel is a great show, however, he totally ruins the chemistry on this once fun and candid look at the past weekend's events. I stopped watching not long after he took over. <BR/><BR/>I say bring back Allen Bestwick. I'm really not sure why Speed took him out to begin with. I thought the show was great, and I watched it every night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-57031606154363329792007-11-07T01:47:00.000-05:002007-11-07T01:47:00.000-05:00I actually enjoyed this show more than most and al...I actually enjoyed this show more than most and also thought that Despain was making a sideways mention of this column at one point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79162086247042591282007-11-06T22:27:00.000-05:002007-11-06T22:27:00.000-05:00JD---I have been watching INC since day one of the...JD---I have been watching INC since day one of the show. Granted some shows are better than others, I still look forward to watching it every week. I was very dissapointed when Bestwick and Benson got the axe. Maybe Alan couldn't maintain control of the show but that's what made it good. Despain is fine on windtunell but He's out of place on INC. I also agree with many other people that Mikey is getting old. He steals air time form the other panelists by talking over them constantly. I use to like Mikey but he has worn out his welcome. I hope INC is back next year and many more ...<BR/>Dale Jr FanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-8300921785647268112007-11-06T21:37:00.000-05:002007-11-06T21:37:00.000-05:00I did watch the show Monday and it was pretty good...I did watch the show Monday and it was pretty good but I did notice that Dave Despain was too uptight and didn't seem to want to have any fun. Last season and at the beginning of this season, there were several episodes where the guys cut up so much they had me rolling with laughter. Why does every NASCAR related show have to be rigid and uptight? Why can't there be one that covers the races but has a healthy dose of silliness mixed in? Especially a show that airs on Monday since we all know that Mondays tend to suck in general. Everyone also knows that a majority of the drivers are very witty guys so why force them to keep it bottled up? I'm tired of 'no laughter, no fun' shows. <BR/><BR/>Chris in Austin, TX.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-62000141487940021782007-11-06T19:18:00.000-05:002007-11-06T19:18:00.000-05:00I've only had SPEED for a couple of years and vagu...I've only had SPEED for a couple of years and vaguely remember NOT watching Johnny Benson. But, I love the show this year with all the tongue-in-cheek and bench racing. They should forget the news and highlights as that stuff is ground into powder by all of the other shows. Let 'em bench race and lets have fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37890169802021184702007-11-06T18:53:00.000-05:002007-11-06T18:53:00.000-05:00I say "Dump Dave" and bring on Wendy Venturini. S...I say "Dump Dave" and bring on Wendy Venturini. She'd be an excellent host and is clever enough to play along but yet keep the show on track. Kinda like an elementary classroom with she playing the teacher part and the the other 3 featured as class clowns. No doubt a winning combinationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61914215463826430512007-11-06T18:46:00.000-05:002007-11-06T18:46:00.000-05:00JD, I remember when Windtunnel was on every weekni...JD, I remember when Windtunnel was on every weeknight during the racing season and Dave did a great job but I don't think he has been the greatest on INC. I sometimes think Greg is tired or something like that. I think Mikey & Kenny Schrader play off each other but sometimes Michael gets on a soapbox and I can't stand that. I loved their comments on the picture of Johnson & Knaus in their cowboy hats. I thought it looked stupid too. There's probably 3 or 4 people who could be a decent host of INC too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-7652400536052581072007-11-06T17:21:00.000-05:002007-11-06T17:21:00.000-05:00deb,State your case. When things go wrong, sometim...deb,<BR/><BR/>State your case. When things go wrong, sometimes its funny. When things go wrong, sometimes its not.<BR/><BR/>You think it was funny. I don't. You think they were just poking fun at each other and I think they were embarrassed.<BR/><BR/>Forty-plus teams are two races away from ending a ten month Cup season. There is a time to mess around and a time to "get up on it" and prepare and execute like you should. <BR/><BR/>I don't feel they did, and I think Schrader confirmed it at the end of the show by saying they are not always this bad.<BR/><BR/>I agree with Kenny, if you check my archives recently I wrote a glowing review about a show where they cooked through the highlights with all kinds of good info while still having fun. So, what happened? <BR/><BR/>Many of the comments here said they have seen worse episodes. That is of little consolation. Most everyone wants the show back, and some even want DD back.<BR/><BR/>Is the standard for this show three tired and dis-interested guys being talked-over by a host who just wants to get back to Wind Tunnel? That is what I saw.<BR/><BR/>What I have seen in the past is three pumped-up drivers itching to talk about the big race on Sunday, and pass along their personal knowledge to fans of the show. Then, have fun with some fan questions and talk about the upcoming race.<BR/><BR/>I miss good NASCAR TV on SPEED from anywhere but the SPEED stage at the track. I miss the Hot Seat and the ninety minute format and the features from the track. <BR/><BR/>In just a couple of weeks, INC will fold its tent again. This push by me is to remind them of what they could be, what they used to be, and what they certainly were not last night.<BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44740675510911512402007-11-06T17:03:00.000-05:002007-11-06T17:03:00.000-05:00deborah said...JD, why do I need to "face it" that...deborah said...<BR/><B>JD, why do I need to "face it" that the episode was bad? Because you think it was bad everyone else should feel the same way?</B><BR/><BR/>agreed - you can't say both "Let's face it, this episode was bad" and "The good thing about TV is that it is all subjective. That is why we have this site, because we all like different things. No one is wrong or right, we just like to talk about what we like and hear what others think."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71157431477290980342007-11-06T16:42:00.000-05:002007-11-06T16:42:00.000-05:00I felt the show was a bit "down" but thought it wa...I felt the show was a bit "down" but thought it was because Mikey and Greg had come back from Texas, arriving at who knows when.<BR/>I think DeSpain has improved, but would still prefer Alan Bestwick, John Roberts or Wendy Ventirini.<BR/>You MUST have a couple of drivers with "history" like Mikey and Schrader. There comparisons with old-time drivers and racing add so much to the show.<BR/>Please, please, don't cancel this show. It adds a different element than Victory Lane, and cuts the long emptyness from Sunday night until Thursday or Friday night with no NASCAR on SPEED.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72883060173171748342007-11-06T16:33:00.000-05:002007-11-06T16:33:00.000-05:00A Jay Mohr mention on The Daly Planet...that has t...A Jay Mohr mention on The Daly Planet...that has to be extra points! Possibly one of the most painful TV programs in the history of NASCAR TV.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Thank you, thank you! LOL. However, he is the worst TV host on the planet, always seems to be drunk, and brings nothing to what is already a too long program. I am praying that NASCAR moves the ceremony to the HoF when it is finished, and moves to get a member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour to host...or heck, all three of 'em. THAT would be a show worth watching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51009677658235262082007-11-06T16:22:00.000-05:002007-11-06T16:22:00.000-05:00Anon 3:36 PM,The show after the Atlanta race was o...Anon 3:36 PM,<BR/><BR/>The show after the Atlanta race was one of the few that they've actually done live without the safety net of pre-recording.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-44270573112327365612007-11-06T16:21:00.000-05:002007-11-06T16:21:00.000-05:00Anon 3:36 PM,The show after the Atlanta race was o...Anon 3:36 PM,<BR/><BR/>The show after the Atlanta race was one of the few that they've actually done live without the safety net of pre-recording.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-47141350591455874342007-11-06T16:14:00.001-05:002007-11-06T16:14:00.001-05:00Anon 3:21PM,A Jay Mohr mention on The Daly Planet....Anon 3:21PM,<BR/><BR/>A Jay Mohr mention on The Daly Planet...that has to be extra points! Possibly one of the most painful TV programs in the history of NASCAR TV.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89690332710710079452007-11-06T16:14:00.000-05:002007-11-06T16:14:00.000-05:00JD, why do I need to "face it" that the episode wa...JD, why do I need to "face it" that the episode was bad? Because you think it was bad everyone else should feel the same way? Read the comments, it's not just me that thought the show was decent last night, and we gave specific reasons as to why we liked last night's show, plus various elements of INC overall. I don't personally care for Despain, I'd have no problem if he was replaced, and I also think the format of the show needs some tweaking, however, I'm not going to say Despain or the show was terrible last night when I don't think that it was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-71141303836737115782007-11-06T16:03:00.000-05:002007-11-06T16:03:00.000-05:00The worst thing SPEED ever did, from what I have r...The worst thing SPEED ever did, from what I have read by 100's of messages on boards, was to DUMP the several nights of WTunnel.<BR/><BR/>One hour indeed, is not NEARLY enough. Segments are often rushed or too many half drunk callers wasting time.<BR/><BR/>I loved Despains interview with Economaki (sp?) being just a few years into NASCAR. I think Despain is a great host and do not feel the hatred but I know we are all different.<BR/><BR/>I still enjoyed last nights show and it made me laugh. Wasnt' that horrible to many of us.<BR/><BR/>Also the in radio comment about Jimmie and the goggles making him look like a dork were priceless.<BR/><BR/>Also I DO remember Ken Schrader saying a few weeks ago you should NEVER duct tape the helmet host. I think we saw why with Biffle being stuck. NASCAR should outlaw the use of that.<BR/><BR/>HOPEFULLY this message will post but earlier today, I got a message that another similar site with Blogger was having technical problems and things would appear to go no where or I zappped my message to the Space Station.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, if the show makes me laugh, I love it and like Deborah said, the guys have always put themselves down.<BR/><BR/>Also make the show 90 minutes and have the hotseat brought back. Answer more email and take time interviewing the hotseat guests.<BR/><BR/>Also show more bits from Busch and Truck races. I do not think this show HAS to be about the CUP races. After all with NASCAR changing it's series names more than some folks change winter coats, whats the big deal about tweaking the name of this show AND keeping KS, MW and Biffle OR bringing back JB for the truck series.<BR/><BR/>So many kernels in this show but Chris Long broke the popcorn popper.<BR/><BR/>:-)Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-18685412042951051562007-11-06T15:42:00.000-05:002007-11-06T15:42:00.000-05:00About once a year they end up doing a live show be...About once a year they end up doing a live show because of conflicts during the day. It is actually live....although it goes to show that they are actually pretty darned good at what they do if you can't tell whether it is live or "memorex".<BR/><BR/>Mikey and Schrader could do this in their sleep they have been at it so long. I like Biff better than Vickers, although Vickers seems to be more comfortable in the third seat. I also miss the "Hot Seat" segment, because they would often have the weekends winner or CC or Owner on. And they also used to always have the "top finisher" of the three each week do the intro instead of the host. <BR/><BR/>I think the panel has a good mix on it. Schrader races everything, everywhere. Mikey, love him or hate him, has been a good sport despite his rough year, and now brings in insite as not only a driver, but an owner. Benson would be good because he could be the truck series voice...the truck series has the best championship race going of the three series and is very under-represented every week.<BR/><BR/>You fixed what wasn't broke, Speed. Now put it back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13353347299765862322007-11-06T15:36:00.000-05:002007-11-06T15:36:00.000-05:00I've heard a few comments about the fact the show ...I've heard a few comments about the fact the show is taped, which it is. But did anyone catch the show after Atlanta? They made some reference to the show being done "live", because all the drivers were at the COT tests and had to come in so late. They talked about Biffle being the fastest in the second test. Do you think it was just taped "live", or that it was actually live?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-28913851537557532192007-11-06T15:21:00.000-05:002007-11-06T15:21:00.000-05:00Folks calling for a top 10 driver in the show week...Folks calling for a top 10 driver in the show weekly need to remember that this is not a high paying gig, and you don't get Gordon or Johnson for free. Schrader, Waltrip, Benson and bestwick started this show on a shoe-string and in a garage over a decade ago. (it still is in what equates to a garage with a roll-down door leading to the back...remember when you used to be able to hear the trash truck?). I say leave the panel as-is...actually, I still miss Benson. I wish they would bring Bestwick back...he mixed well with the panel, and still knew how to keep them on time. Watching Dave try and host this show is almost as painful as watching Jay Mohr host the Champions banquet. (ugh)<BR/><BR/>Don't cancel the show, just fix what is broken. Let dave do Wind Tunnel, and bring Alan back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81262618520557863972007-11-06T15:15:00.000-05:002007-11-06T15:15:00.000-05:00deborah,Let's face it, this episode was bad. I lik...deborah,<BR/><BR/>Let's face it, this episode was bad. I like those guys, you like those guys, but it stunk.<BR/><BR/>Nothing is harder than changing something when you don't "have to."<BR/><BR/>This show could come back next season just as it is, with the same folks, on the same night, with the same format.<BR/><BR/>If you are a long time viewer of this show, you know that three of the four elements for a great TV series are in place. <BR/><BR/>What's the problem with changing the host? Will the show collapse? Will DD be on the street? No, it could only shake things up and make the panel get back on their game.<BR/><BR/>Once again, I think DD should be on the air four nights a week with WindTunnel. I watched it, and I miss it now. The Sunday show is too crowded and chaotic.Daly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-51110435870127583432007-11-06T14:42:00.000-05:002007-11-06T14:42:00.000-05:00I'm not sure the comments about how "bad" the show...I'm not sure the comments about how "bad" the show was were meant to be taken seriously. Hasn't it always been a long-running joke on INC about how "bad" the show is, that viewers might not want to tune in the next week and that Speed might cancel them as a result? <BR/><BR/>Also, while this blog seems to push the idea that INC is on the verge of being canceled, Michael was asked about INC in a chat with fans about a month or so ago. He said that INC will be back next season and he'll also be back on the show. So maybe things can still change but whatever decisions Speed was going to make about the show might have already been made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79996215242165867312007-11-06T14:24:00.000-05:002007-11-06T14:24:00.000-05:00I'm wondering how many that like this show in it's...I'm wondering how many that like this show in it's current state are new or fairly new viewers vs the long time viewers? <BR/><BR/>I watched this show when it first came out 10 years ago and have tried to watch it a couple of times since AB and JB were dumped and it's just not the same show. DD has to have control or he gets his nose outta joint. Mikey gets on his pulpit about something every week. It seemed like with AB, he let the guys go to some extent, but still controlled the show in a "good" way. <BR/><BR/>And I miss the Hot Seat segment. You never knew who was going to show up. Kenny and Mikey would do there best to really put them on the spot.Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530553847645526841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-72486304508558857382007-11-06T13:54:00.000-05:002007-11-06T13:54:00.000-05:00Back when they shows were good AB would get to the...Back when they shows were good AB would get to the studio early in the morning and prep for the afternoon taping. The producer (remember the panel would say something to Harry) would also work with AB and get a great show out of a days work. Then, Chris Long came along and got rid of AB and tried to make the show a serious show. I think Harry was also taken off the show because I have not heard his name in a long time. That is when it all started to fall apart. Do not forget that Chris also play a major roll in killing Totally NASCAR.<BR/>From what I heard Chris is gone and now it is time to put the show back to what it once was, including Johnny Benson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58217011073910452712007-11-06T13:28:00.000-05:002007-11-06T13:28:00.000-05:00There is a live Q&A session going on right now, ju...There is a live Q&A session going on right now, just refresh to the main page if you would like to participate. <BR/><BR/>JDDaly Planet Editorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.com