American Ride

I don't know what I was expecting when I first tuned into American Ride, especially when Stan Ellsworth first came on the screen. I saw a burly, long-haired and mustachioed Harley rider with a gruff voice and denim vest. In two minutes, I was totally enthralled. U S History class was never like this! Stan is passionate about his country, and is able to present its history in an interesting and entertaining way. I have learned more about the Revolutionary War and its heroes than I ever knew before. Stan often explains battles by drawing on a tabletop. and rides his Hog directly to the New England sites I have heard of all my life but will probably never see. His eloquent narrative is illustrated with classic American artwork, and is have heard him get choked up from time to time. This excellent show needs to be seen by every citizen of the United States, whatever their age. I cannot praise this program, and Stan Ellsworth, highly enough!

Extremely well done show. Also a great show for older children and teens. I hate to miss any episode about the Revolutionary or Civil Wars. When Stan Ellsworth talks about either of these, you get a SOLID background that gives you the REAL feeling of what was going on, how the people lived, what they sacrificed, a lot of real world details that put you right into their era. I love all the pictures, drawings, and illustrations shown from that era, as well as the video of how these places look today. Stan grips you with his fervor and energy. In learning many things not well known from the standard textbooks, you have a greater understanding about the issue of Freedom and Liberty. Today, we take for granted the invaluable gift we've been given from the enormous sacrifices of so many people. Watching this show helped me see the crippling effects of today's Federal Bureaucracy. Bureaucrats should not be dictating to Us and Congress. Who you vote into Congress DOES make a difference. This show portrays the many simple people who made a great difference, one man and one woman at a time.

If our American History had been taught in the schools as it is presented by Stan Ellsworth on American Ride - we would all be enthusiastically fascinated and proud of our country's history - and we would be certainly be more knowledgeable about the events, men and women who helped shape this country from its beginning. Three Cheers for Stan Ellsworth - a master teacher. He not only brings intelligence to his historical presentations - but a fired-up enthusiasm/passion that leaps off the screen right into the viewing audience heart and mind. American Ride is riveting and certainly worth while entrenching oneself into this particular show. It soars above most TV fare that is offered these days.

My husband and I , were very happy to see Am. Ride, back on today. We have really enjoyed the previous seasons. BUT- the background music this season, seems to be louder. Too LOUD, it makes it hard to clearly hear all of the dialog. Could you please consider softening the music some, it is distracting. Thank you keep up this informative program. Thank you. Like I stated my husband and myself do really enjoy your program, and the only reason I gave the vote rating an 8 out of 10 , is because of the loudness of the music. We have noticed a few other programs, having this same problem too.

I am wondering why you are requiring 10 lines as a minimum for a review? I think I have stated my revue clearly in my first 5 lines.

Stan Ellison is enthusiastic about his subject and makes American History personal and interesting to boot. He clarifies historical moments so well you are part of the events. And he dies this not only at a high level, but at an individual level by focusing on specific participants in the event. This show is as good as it gets