American Gladiators

jimbojimjim · August 24, 2007

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NBC is getting into the ring with "American Gladiators," which has been revived by the Peacock for midseason.
The competition skein -- which featured players with names like Nitro, Turbo and Laser in its campy, early '90s syndie incarnation -- will be updated for the 21st century with new technology and twists. MGM TV, which was behind the original hit, is producing along with Reveille.
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Airing in syndication from 1989-96, "American Gladiators" focused on physically fit amateur athletes who competed against the show's regulars (action stars, stunt professionals and pro athletes) in various physical strength and endurance competitions.
The show hit it big by showcasing David vs. Goliath-style battles in events such as the Joust, the Wall, the Eliminator and Hang Tough. Coincidentally, the original "Gladiators" shot its first several seasons at Universal Studios.
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"The timing to bring the franchise back is perfect, and NBC is the ideal home," Packer said. "It's a very big, grandiose type of show."

Sounds interesting to me. I remember watching this show in between cartoons on Saturday mornings growing up.

MeanGreenBuzz · August 25, 2007

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Sounds interesting to me. I remember watching this show in between cartoons on Saturday mornings growing up.

I loved this show. I still watch it on ESPN Classics to keep myself entertained during the day. I just hope they don't screw it up like Hollywood Squares or Whammy...

JayDub · August 25, 2007

Will Mike Adamle and Larry Csonka be back?

Quoner · August 25, 2007

This is awesome. I've been sick of waiting for them to show guys on Cinemax

meangreendork · August 26, 2007

I watched the original show as a kid...I hope they bring back The Gauntlet and that other event with all the guns/projectile launchers with the gladiator behind the auto-tennisball cannon.

gksmith · August 27, 2007

Eewwwww...

I didn't like the show the first time around. Bad enough ESPN Classic show re-runs of the show.

PerryG2480 · August 28, 2007

I have been watching some of the re-runs on ESPN Classic, and you have to admit...the surfer dude interviews with Malibu are absolutely hilarious.

Plus, who could forget The Wall, the Human Cannonball (looked damn fun), the Eliminator, Atlasphere, Breakthrough and Conquer (I once saw a Gladiator get juked so hard he hurt his ankle), etc.

And the Nintendo game had its moments as well.

Texas Stranger · August 31, 2007

I remember it originally aired after Saturday Night Live. During the first season, they had a contestant that had played fullback briefly for the Patriots. During the "Breakthrough", he didn't even try to juke Gemini, just dropped his shoulder and literally flattened him. I don't think they were expecting that.

UNTLifer · August 31, 2007

Wonder how it will play out in this "steroid-aware" era we are in. The Gladiators were a bunch of juice monkeys including the women.

Eagle1855 · August 31, 2007

Are you kidding? This show was AWESOME. Can't wait. Hell I may sign up as a contestant.

UNTLifer · August 31, 2007

Are you kidding? This show was AWESOME. Can't wait. Hell I may sign up as a contestant.

See what the women looked like back then! :scared:

Coffee and TV · September 2, 2007

God bless American Gladiators. And god bless NBC for bringing it back.

Green Mean · September 3, 2007

Anybody remember one of the contestants named Willy Cooley? I dont know why but I remember I was a HUGE HUGE fan of his and I still remember his name til this day.....kinda weird actually.