tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post8400477911684602398..comments2024-03-05T06:32:37.180-05:00Comments on The Daly Planet: SPEED Drafts A New QuarterbackDaly Planet Editorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13834588435004023666noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58216719983354715392008-02-20T18:54:00.000-05:002008-02-20T18:54:00.000-05:00Count me in the Hugely Disappointed crowd. What g...Count me in the Hugely Disappointed crowd. What gives with all the sound bites we'd heard over and over already on regular Speed programming? This was boring, mundane, and a complete waste of time. Biffle and Waltrip barely got to say anything with Byrnes holding the reins and jerking on the bits in their mouths like a guy trying to make sure the race got lost. <BR/><BR/>Nascar Now improves, Speed blows it big time with TWIN.Tracy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14361101058670921686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-5956249625847291862008-02-20T18:35:00.000-05:002008-02-20T18:35:00.000-05:00Thanks for the explanation about Schrader.I read o...Thanks for the explanation about Schrader.<BR/><BR/>I read on another site about the new TWEAKS of TWIN show. Well, if the tweaks mean 'pretaped junk', I think that will mean the end of that show which is mighty sad.<BR/><BR/>I thought we were going to see a show that was still 90 percent CONVERSATION.<BR/><BR/>Just what NASCAR NEEDS, another bunch of stuff to help SPEED promote SPEED.<BR/><BR/>depressing. :(Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-2482848174181070602008-02-20T05:03:00.000-05:002008-02-20T05:03:00.000-05:00I've been told that Ken is riding his Suzuki motor...I've been told that Ken is riding his Suzuki motorcycle from Daytona to Fontana. And yes, I thought it was odd that Byrnes didn't say why Ken wasn't there.Andrew S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00515801162530641305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-21532544105268796012008-02-19T23:53:00.000-05:002008-02-19T23:53:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-55553762469988637972008-02-19T23:51:00.000-05:002008-02-19T23:51:00.000-05:00Watching as a (local)racer first and a fan second,...Watching as a (local)racer first and a fan second, my opinions don't usually mesh with other fans. <BR/>I like it when they horse around and show their personalities and yes I missed Schrader--but he went racing so (I feel)he's forgiven! <BR/>I enjoy SPEED programming and wish they wouldn't try so hard to put "real news" into the program, because Daytona is over--time for California. <BR/>I don't intend to be mean. "It's just racin' man" as Mikey says, "time to move on" (to the next race).<BR/>I like the same thing about TWIN as I do most of the prerace stuff. If one wants 'hard news' I feel they should go somewhere else. This is what the drivers seem to enjoy, and I do too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-58518769693392183902008-02-19T22:04:00.000-05:002008-02-19T22:04:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-79810243878237376542008-02-19T22:03:00.000-05:002008-02-19T22:03:00.000-05:00I loved the lighting! Everybody looked good and it...I loved the lighting! Everybody looked good and it looked like a late night show which is fine with me.<BR/><BR/>The set looked good to me..I could see the faces and eyes and stuff.<BR/><BR/>Now if we could just see LIVE DISCUSSION and Kenny (or a good fill-in after Kenny S's absence is EXPLAINED)<BR/><BR/>I hope this isn't going to be a 'surprise panel' of the week, each week. And two guys are not enough. And we were led to believe it would be the familiar faces of INC.<BR/><BR/>But I personally loved the lighting...I thought it set a nice mood. :)Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789033556426951026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-38272032755137285282008-02-19T21:12:00.000-05:002008-02-19T21:12:00.000-05:00The drab music set a weird mood for the beginning ...The drab music set a weird mood for the beginning of the show. And MW's fake enthusiasm was a little over the top. It's hard to 'act' excited in a natural way.<BR/><BR/>The show seemed to drag on and on and at one point I thought it should be about over, to find out it was only half way through. I thought it would never end!<BR/><BR/>I'm so tired of people defending NASCAR when it's obvious we see it for ourselves. (Kyle Busch's out of bounds move) Like someone else said, we're not stupid.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure they'll tweek around with the show and get it to be smoother. Hopefully next week will be better, it can't get much worse. Or can it?Steve L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11156912937459278220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46507267591784155842008-02-19T20:43:00.000-05:002008-02-19T20:43:00.000-05:00Anonymous said... I have been in TV and I saw kno...Anonymous said... <BR/> I have been in TV and I saw know problem.<BR/>February 19, 2008 8:41 PM<BR/><BR/>I sure you know what I meant, but to clarify I meant "NO" problem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-61124058085600320492008-02-19T20:41:00.001-05:002008-02-19T20:41:00.001-05:00I don't know what all of you are talking about whe...I don't know what all of you are talking about when you complain about lighting. I have been in TV and I saw know problem. maybe it was the new colors on the set that threw all of you of.<BR/><BR/>And in regard to the changes, ALL OF YOU wanted them last year!!! I don't know why we see so many complaints now. give the new show some time. Good TV cannot be manufactured and takes time to get right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-70389733396787916432008-02-19T20:41:00.000-05:002008-02-19T20:41:00.000-05:00I was on Nascar overload, so I didn't watch this s...I was on Nascar overload, so I didn't watch this show until today. I agree w/some of the posters-at the moment, it's trying to be everything to everyone...can't do that, guys, you have to make your own signature. Too much pre-taped & already shown items, imo. Been there, done that in numerous other shows. Let the guys THERE shine, but it was handicapped w/Kenny not being there from the start. It may find it's way-they are started from stratch. I will give them a chance for a month or so.PammHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300459856268781781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-74702436522459603982008-02-19T19:23:00.000-05:002008-02-19T19:23:00.000-05:00Dear Speed Execs:Here is today's TV 101 lesson.1) ...Dear Speed Execs:<BR/>Here is today's TV 101 lesson.<BR/><BR/>1) When one of your stars is not present, IMMEDIATELY TELL THE AUDIENCE WHY HE'S NOT THERE, AND ASSURE THEM HE'LL BE BACK NEXT WEEK.<BR/><BR/>2)You are coming off of the 'Super Bowl' of NASCAR. YOU DON'T OPEN THE SHOW(AFTER IGNORING THE MISSING STAR) BY TALKING ABOUT NEXT WEEK'S RACE IN CALIFORNIA!<BR/><BR/>3) FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, USE A LIGHT METER OR YOUR SCOPES TO CHECK THAT VIDEO LEVELS ARE AT 100!<BR/><BR/>4) WHEN YOU HAVE A FORMULA THAT WORKS, I.E. TALENT, SHOW TITLE, OPENING, MUSIC THEME, FORMAT, THEN YOU STAY WITH IT AND DON'T CHANGE IT FOR CHANGE SAKE!!! Honestly, "This week in NASCAR"? Why not Raceday? Sporstcenter? SPortsdesk? Cna you come up with something more trite?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-25618761236421927902008-02-19T17:10:00.000-05:002008-02-19T17:10:00.000-05:00I think Jeff Hammond or Krista Voda would have bee...I think Jeff Hammond or Krista Voda would have been better choices to host this particular show.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-10414283799253412922008-02-19T17:02:00.000-05:002008-02-19T17:02:00.000-05:00I agree with Dan's comments.This was very disjoint...I agree with Dan's comments.<BR/><BR/>This was very disjointed. I think they're trying too hard to be all things to all people, and it's not working.<BR/><BR/>I think the format of this show works best when they discuss/dissect the previous weekend's races. It was one of a kind and it worked well, personality conflicts aside. Otherwise this show becomes another version of NASCAR Live, NASCAR Now, etc, and I don't want to see that.JHDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09520556026815084964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-75071378972200480472008-02-19T16:15:00.000-05:002008-02-19T16:15:00.000-05:00I agree with everybody that said the show should h...I agree with everybody that said the show should have started off with a recap of the Daytona weekend and that the California preview should have been at the end of the show. The show did not seem to run as smoothly as INC. I think Brynes is a great addition and that it will take a little bit to get used to this new format. Over all not a bad show but I am hoping it gets better as the season continues.SusanBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626821706186065307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-84390254889183031072008-02-19T16:06:00.000-05:002008-02-19T16:06:00.000-05:00I was so excited anticipating watching TWIN for th...I was so excited anticipating watching TWIN for the first time last night. What a letdown!<BR/><BR/>I could barely hear Ryan talking over the roar of the engines on the replay of the last lap. Why couldn't they pot down the volume on the video (or get rid of it totally) so we could hear what the guest was saying?<BR/><BR/>There will be plenty of time to preview the Cali-snooze-for-snooze-ia race later in the week. If you MUST mention it, wait until the end of the show. Don't lead off with it for Pete's sake!<BR/><BR/>I'll give it a couple more weeks to improve. Hopefully TPTB will be reading our opinions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-81971856067872631542008-02-19T16:01:00.000-05:002008-02-19T16:01:00.000-05:00I want the old format back. This is just another ...I want the old format back. This is just another NASCAR show. I want to hear about the prior day's race from the drivers who were there -- all the stuff we didn't see or hear. I want their reaction to what was going on.Reedsgranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01672161010506267657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-33924488434248250142008-02-19T15:46:00.000-05:002008-02-19T15:46:00.000-05:00I didn't really like the new show format. Startin...I didn't really like the new show format. Starting the show with 25 minutes of a California preview just seemed very boring to me. There's only so much you can analyze when previewing a race that is 6 days away. I guess there was some decent information about how the new CoT performed there in testing and how it might perform in its first appearance at the track, but other than that it was pretty dull. The weekend's forcast, talking about "hauling the mail at 200mph going into turn 1", highlights of last year's Cup race, and videos of crashes from years gone by there did not peak my interest at all. When we get back to tracks like Bristol and Martinsville where there was no testing and there is nothing new about the CoT racing there, or go back to tracks like California and Atlanta for a second time with the CoT, it's going to get even worse trying to preview the race for 25 minutes.<BR/><BR/>Once they actually started reviewing the previous week's race there was very little substance. A couple quick out-of-order highlights of crashes from the Daytona 500, one Truck highlight and then the video of the final turn of the Truck race, and no mention at all of the Nationwide race just didn't do the previous week's races any justice.<BR/><BR/>Then there was a brief video of the Petty Enterpises move that took place a while ago just seemed out of place in the program.<BR/><BR/>Finally, I just had to laugh at Michael Waltrip's statement that NASCAR has good control over these point swaps and that they only let legitimate team purchases take place. So we're supposed to believe that Michael Waltrip actually purchased 1/3 of Penske's inventory when he "bought" the 77 team in 2006, that he bought all of Cal Wells's Chevy equipment for his new Toyota team and David Reutimann last year, that Morgan-McClure and James Finch "purchased each other's teams" after Mike Wallace earned 160 points in the Daytona 500 last year, and that Germain's purchase of Yates' Ford Nationwide team and Rusty Wallace's purchase of half of Ed Rensi's Ford Nationwide team were legitimate team purchases? <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry Michael, but we all know what's going on with these point purchases so there's no need to hide the fact that these aren't legitimate team purchases. Rusty Wallace admitted on the air Saturday that what he did was buy points from Ed Rensi so it's not like it's a secret. Just be straight-up with the fans and tell the truth, please.<BR/><BR/>In summary I definitely enjoyed the show a lot more when it was more of a review show. The preview format with limited highlights just doesn't give the panelists and Steve Brynes enough of an opportunity to "have fun", which is what so many fans wanted to see come back to this Monday night program this year.stricklinfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/01808897974344304657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-23484894642418275482008-02-19T14:32:00.000-05:002008-02-19T14:32:00.000-05:00Where was Kenny, anyway? At the dirt track? Yep, t...Where was Kenny, anyway? At the dirt track? Yep, the show was definitely dull without him and Mikey going off on their tangents that make me laugh so hard I have to pause during my workout. (I workout while watching the show) <BR/><BR/>Overall, I liked the show quite well and will watch it regularly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-46318959084440188642008-02-19T14:03:00.000-05:002008-02-19T14:03:00.000-05:00I realize that TWIN is working out the kinks in a ...I realize that TWIN is working out the kinks in a somewhat new format and was down a couple of panelists, but I wasn't real impressed by this week's show. I felt the show was very disjointed as it jumped between topics. I thought the recap of the 500 was lacking and would have liked to have had more than just Mears' crash, the final restart, the pass for the lead and the finish. The constant replaying of the pass for the lead and the finish at seemingly random places throughout the show got really old. Finally, while I'm generally OK with MW, it seemed like he was yelling all the time and that his level of excitement on this show almost felt like it was forced . While I will certainly give this "new" show some time to settle in, I think TWIN has a long way to go before it becomes must see TV like INC was.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534394751236374490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-19083282555116789182008-02-19T13:27:00.000-05:002008-02-19T13:27:00.000-05:00Boooooooorrrriiiinnnnggggggggg. But I am willing ...Boooooooorrrriiiinnnnggggggggg. But I am willing to give it a few more weeks.<BR/><BR/>And bring back the old theme!!Andrew S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00515801162530641305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-89449347659559354532008-02-19T13:25:00.000-05:002008-02-19T13:25:00.000-05:00Somebody please tell me why you would show highlig...Somebody please tell me why you would show highlights of last year's California race before you show highlights of THIS YEAR'S LAST RACE? Is Brainless Brian running this show? <BR/>You're missing a panel member on the first show of the year? WOW! That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of!<BR/>Mikey, Please get a NEW hair stylist, please!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-16318380185396314542008-02-19T13:17:00.000-05:002008-02-19T13:17:00.000-05:00Someone wrote:"Sure, some will never watch because...Someone wrote:<BR/><BR/>"Sure, some will never watch because of Mikey. But, for everybody else, it's letting him, Schrader, and a good #3 panelist go off on their tangents that made the show entertaining. If Speed doesn't tone down the amount of prepackaged cutaways, this will be far worse for the show than what we endured through almost every episode last year."<BR/><BR/>Couldn't have said it better.<BR/><BR/>Let's see what happens when Schrader returns, but it looks like we'll see less & less of what we all used to tune in for and more & more of FOX promo.<BR/><BR/>Yuck.Southprosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911577322866485443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-13976344735394701142008-02-19T13:11:00.000-05:002008-02-19T13:11:00.000-05:00I use to religiously make sure that I was home fro...I use to religiously make sure that I was home from work by 8pm so that I could watch INC. All I can say is...my boss will be very happy with my overtime. Awful show. Just awful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2080132098367510832.post-37198032950007339112008-02-19T12:56:00.000-05:002008-02-19T12:56:00.000-05:00I realize that this is a new format and that it mi...I realize that this is a new format and that it might take time for it to gel. However, after the first two episodes, I would make this one point.<BR/><BR/>The thing that has made this show great is the commentary by the drivers. All of the cuts to the video highlights that the panel can't talk over totally defeats the purpose of making this a must-watch show for NASCAR fans.<BR/><BR/>I am assuming that they are doing this not only to change things up in general, but to continue the theory begun with Dave Despain as host to try to reel in Waltrip (and, occasionally, Schrader). I still believe that it's the wrong thing to do.<BR/><BR/>Sure, some will never watch because of Mikey. But, for everybody else, it's letting him, Schrader, and a good #3 panelist go off on their tangents that made the show entertaining. If Speed doesn't tone down the amount of prepackaged cutaways, this will be far worse for the show than what we endured through almost every episode last year.KoHoSohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457687879505057220noreply@blogger.com