Rumor: Leno and Seinfeld may host NBC’s Top Gear

That would be awesome!

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 1:22:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

What a waste. There is nothing comic about cars.

— Tour18 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 1:31:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9   

Top Gear is the greatest show ever. I hope we don't embarrass ourselves by trying to copy it. The US version should go its own direction. Leno is the perfect choice, not sure about Jerry though.

— CBR2200 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 1:32:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Both Seinfeld and Lena would be great as they really know their cars. Seinfeld is a Porsche fanatic and Leno is a automotive hobbyist. That makes them both great in my book

— montyz81 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 1:54:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

dug it is right on regarding coporate sponsors will likely dictate the humor/non-biased opinions. Personally i think Leno would be great at these reviews, so long as he is allowed to be honest with the product he is reviewing.

— Shredmo (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 2:52:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Jay Leno!!!

Yay, he deserves it! and his love for cars aside the fact he has one of the largest car collections in the country (examples of which can be seen in events like the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance)Give him a good sense of credential and critique.

Seinfeld Im not too sure.

— w209w114 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 1:57:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Thats great. two funny people who both know tons about good cars. Lets hope...

— ThierryHenry14 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 2:00:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

America needs a show of this type regardless of who hosts it. just pick any random reality show spot, and replace it with this.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 2:08:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I think they are both good choices as they both know a lot about cars. However, I wonder how their styles will interact in the studio on an episode to episode basis. One of the things I really like about Top Gear is Jeremy's smug bastard attitude about everything and the comradery between the hosts. The last thing I would want is for our Top Gear to be the Tonight Show, guest staring "Jerry Seinfeld and these great cars!"

— Threepoint1415926 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 2:31:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

The thrid person they need to put on the show would be Jean Jennings.

She is funny as hell and not only is she a test driver herself, as AUTOMOBILE magazine's Editor-in-chief...she may know a thing or two about cars.

She could be the Jeremy Clarkson of the bunch.

— Spectator (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 2:39:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

Jay is an enthusiast, but you are right on about respecting Jeremy for becoming a celebrity for that reason. He is already at the next level.

Jay is a good choice for this show, as everyone in the states knows he is into automobiles. If they had a traditional, non-celebrity enthusiast host the show, it would look too much like a rip-off.

I don't see this show competing against top gear, I see it as a totally different animal.

— Shredmo (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 3:05:40 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I don't care what you call it. I can't help but respect a man with not only more than one Duesenberg, but the Duesenberg that was onwned by Evalyn Walsh McLean. Among her other possesions were...oh...little things like the Hope Diamond and the Star of the East.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 3:26:17 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

"There's a big difference in being a rich celebrity who loves cars and someone who loves cars and becomes a celebrity for that reason (Clarkson)." Great way of putting it and I couldnt agree more.

I would rather have the real top gear from UK in HD.

If they do a US version I think Jay Leno could be a decent choice if they do decide to walk that plank. Sienfeld would be a complete no imo. I think top gear has a very unique style and character base that would be very hard to replicate. If they came up with a more original idea they could have something.

BUT! I think Simon Cowell can be the sarcastic guy.

So US version top gear all star cast; Jay Leno, Simon Cowell, and Pat (from It's pat). ;)

— SS21CA (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 3:36:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

"I think everyone on this forum will agree with that."

Quite right.

— cdoke (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 3:39:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I love Top Gear on BBC
Leno's a really funny guy in person (Pebble Beach comes into mind)
Jerry is the right guy for a sarcastic car show

I can imagine some really interesting guests:
Bill Gates the Porschearistocrat
Jay-Z the DUB guy
Mel Gibson the reckless driver
Paris Hilton the it gal
tons more

It WILL be a fun show for sure

— JWalkerLegrande (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 3:01:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

nor is it appropriate

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 3:48:10 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Leno and Seinfeld are fine. Add Newman to do the driving.

Also - I can't wait for the celebs to get timed on the track... can you envision Brittney Spears? Why not if it's about laughs.

— cantaffordone (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 3:59:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

i wanna know who gets to be 'The Stig'?

— olscuul (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 5:44:13 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

NO!!!! It should be me!!!! I'll be the young guy on the show. They still need one more, oh the humanity!!! :-)

— KillBot (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 7:59:32 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

That would work. I would watch that show. The question is how and when would they air it?
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— TauronB2G (View Profile)

Posted on 1/31/2008 10:58:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0