Better Late Than Never

I saw the advertisements and thought I would DVR this one so that I could just delete it when I did not like it as I always do.

I watched it last night and I laughed at the antics of these five quite a bit and am actually looking forward to next week's episode.

Some folks seem to be a little put off because they think it tarnishes our reputation overseas or that the show is scripted. I do not think these men will harm the reputation we have overseas any more than they can help it. People are going to believe what they want and it seems that most of the planet does not care for America so why should we care?

Scripted or unscripted does not matter to me, you tune in to be entertained and with this show you certainly are. I just hope this one lasts, funniest thing I've seen on TV in years.

Keep up the good work guys, I hope you stick around a while, we can all use more of your comic relief!

I was not expecting much from this show, especially because it is basically a travelogue and it's all been done before. The unique aspect of the show is that the travelers are William Shatner, George Forman, Henry Winkler, and Terry Bradshaw. Oh, and Jeff Dye--a comedian with one television credit to his name. That Henry Winkler is the guy who was the inspiration for the phrase "jumping the shark" did not bode well.

But episode one is wheels up very quickly and before you know it, the guys are in Tokyo, exploring the iconic elements of the city: Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tower, Japanese TV, and a capsule hotel. Again, it's all been done before, but before I knew it, I was hooked. Are these guys really good friends? I don't know, but they seem to have a good time together.

The shows seeks to explore cultural differences, so it is one big fish-out-of-water story. And you might wonder if four guys for whom a flight of stairs is an adventure can really embrace a meaningful challenge.

The show, which is subtitled "an adventure for all ages", allows the viewer to laugh at them as much as with them. These guys can take a joke as well as deliver one.

Surprisingly, the episode allowed for quieter moments, which were a touching counterpoint to the slapstick and sarcasm. As they formed a team to experience some new and diverse--and unexpected--events, the show became a metaphor for life itself, which was moving. Hopefully, they will continue to allow more moments of Zen amid the zaniness, and more insights amid the insanity.

In the end, these are four (or five) likable guys who like having fun. And it's infectious.

The only episode/show that I have ever watched back to back in one sitting in my whole entire life. Pure genius. I'm sad there is only 5 more episodes. I would love to see seasons in Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, Africa, Europe and South America. Can the boys do another 5 seasons? Can NBC listen to the public opinion? I knew Henry Winkler is an incredibly humble and funny guy, William Shatner is the articulate philosopher, George Foreman is the gentle giant and Terry Bradshaw is the life of the party. What a dynamic group. And Jeff, well this kid will be a star after this. It's a riot, it's hysterical it's what the world needs. The cultural and personal shenanigans, bickering, laughs...nothing but good ole fashioned, feel good FUN.

I actually "laffed" out loud at the antics of these guys. The only downer I see in the whole thing, is Terry Bradshaw. If they keep this going (which I hope they do), please replace him. He's absolutely obnoxious, just like he was when he was a sportscaster. George Foreman is fantastic as the straight man to the rest. And of course William Shatner is the know-it-all prankster, & Henry Winkler is just endearing as the fall guy. Hope they keep this going, & that the guys visit all the continents, including some off-beat places in our own U.S. Yes, they did the Orient part of Asia, but there's also Russia. I also like it because it gives us a little "in" about the culture of the countries they visit.

This show is by far the funniest show in many, many years. I loved every minute of each episode. The men each brought their own personality and sense of humor to the show. Many times I felt like I was there sharing each location. I can't remember the last show I sat watching in my living room all by myself and laughing hysterically. The episodes where they were eating a variety of very exotic foods was priceless. One of the best episodes was when they trekked up the stairs to see Mt. Fuji and were so overtaken by the view of the mountain that they broke into Amazing Grace.

Many thanks to the producers and Henry, William, Terry, George and Jeff. I certainly hope they do another series like in Europe, the South Pacific or Australia.