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suzzer99 05-05-2013 08:34 PM

Favorite non-scripted television shows
 
I don't know if I'm getting old or what. But just about all I watch nowadays is shows like Mythbusters, Dirty Jobs, No Reservations, etc. Workaholics and the Kroll Show are the only two scripted TV shows I watch (I still like movies though). I'd love to discover more shows like this that I might be missing.

Here are my favorite shows right now:

Dangerou Grounds - the host travels to hot spots around the world looking for unique high-end coffee. Coffee only grows in mountains in the tropics, which happen to be a lot of the poorer, more dangerous places in the world. I like the show because the guy seems pretty genuine, and it's just him and one camera man. So they can get into and out of some tight spots really quick. Also the scenery is amazing.

River Monsters - Huge man-crush on Jeremy Wade. This show never fails to blow me away.

Burger Land - the host travels the country for the best burgers. I like it because his favorite style of burger and mine seem to be the same - greasy meat, cheese and onions all fused together with the bun (like Town Topic - still looking for the equivalent in LA). And he gets into the history of the burgers in the places he goes. I enjoy them vicariously when I'm trying to follow my diet.

Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain
- I'm a huge Bourdain fanboy.

Alaska State Troopers - for some reason I tend to watch marathons of this when I'm hungover. I guess because it makes me feel good about my situation. There is nothing more depressing than a modern Inuit village.

kcxiv 05-05-2013 08:48 PM

Duck Dynasty, Yukon Men and Moonshiners

Though i think they are scripted to a certain degree.

Jerm 05-05-2013 08:51 PM

Ghost Adventures
River Monsters
Dual Survival

suzzer99 05-05-2013 08:58 PM

Jerm do you think they really find ghosts on that show?

suzzer99 05-05-2013 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja (Post 9660703)
Duck Dynasty, Yukon Men and Moonshiners

Though i think they are scripted to a certain degree.

Yeah a lot of them are. I guess not officially scripted should be in the thread title.

Moonshiners makes no sense to me. Just like the weed show. How are these people not instantly busted?

Saulbadguy 05-05-2013 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99 (Post 9660719)
Yeah a lot of them are. I guess not officially scripted should be in the thread title.

Moonshiners makes no sense to me. Just like the weed show. How are these people not instantly busted?

Because its scripted/not real.

suzzer99 05-05-2013 09:38 PM

My guess is the guys are just doing legal stuff and acting like it's illegal. Or talking about a lot of illegal stuff they never intend to do.

In58men 05-05-2013 10:05 PM

Non scripted?

Shark Tank is good
Undercover Boss makes me cry too much, but still good.

That's all, everything else I watch is scripted.

Jerm 05-06-2013 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99 (Post 9660715)
Jerm do you think they really find ghosts on that show?

Absolutely...I've met all 3 and they're legit, cool guys.

I also ghost hunt and have experienced things I've seen on there, even at the a few of the same locations.

cosmo20002 05-06-2013 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99 (Post 9660719)
Yeah a lot of them are. I guess not officially scripted should be in the thread title.

Moonshiners makes no sense to me. Just like the weed show. How are these people not instantly busted?

On Moonshiners, they are "re-creating" making moonshine. It's just water.

Cheater5 05-06-2013 06:20 AM

Alaska: The Last Frontier.

Dual Survivor is interesting, but they obviously have a team of camera men/support staff in tow. Cody and Joe are fun to watch. Survivorman may not be as exciting, but Les Stroud is no doubt out there by himself and it's definitely not scripted.

Tried watching Duck Dynasty a few times but couldn't get into it; too much 'Hyuck-yuk' telegraphed humor, and it just seems waaaay too contrived. I'll just watch The Beverly Hillbillies if I want to see a funnier version of rich rednecks.

El Jefe 05-06-2013 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99 (Post 9660719)
Yeah a lot of them are. I guess not officially scripted should be in the thread title.

Moonshiners makes no sense to me. Just like the weed show. How are these people not instantly busted?


I actually watched an interview with the shows producer. In their State, the perpetrators would have to be caught in the act with the actual moonshine. They cannot validate or prosecute on assumptions gathered from the television show. Good luck finding those hillbillies out in the middle of no where.

PunkinDrublic 05-06-2013 07:08 AM

No Reservations and a lot of the travel channel shows. Locked up abroad is my favorite on Nat Geo. I'm not even a car guy but I love Fast n Loud.

blaise 05-06-2013 07:40 AM

I used to watch Chopped but it just got too repetitive.

Dayze 05-06-2013 07:40 AM

South Beach Tow - seems legit.

loochy 05-06-2013 07:43 AM

I've really enjoyed Gold Rush over the last few years.

OmahaChief 05-06-2013 09:13 AM

Big fan of Ax Men and Gold Rush.

Direckshun 05-06-2013 09:39 AM

Whose Line Is It Anyway

patteeu 05-06-2013 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun (Post 9661426)
Whose Line Is It Anyway

There's one I can like. I'm not into the Duck Dynasty, Ice Road Trucker, etc. genre, but improvisational comedy is great. Somewhat more scripted, but still improvisational, I'm a big fan of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Frazod 05-06-2013 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Inmem58 (Post 9660842)
Non scripted?

Shark Tank is good
Undercover Boss makes me cry too much, but still good.

That's all, everything else I watch is scripted.

A. Burn your man card
B. You don't really think Undercover Boss is legit, do you? All of these shows are scripted to some degree. Most of them are are complete bullshit.

patteeu 05-06-2013 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9662104)
A. Burn your man card
B. You don't really think Undercover Boss is legit, do you? All of these shows are scripted to some degree. Most of them are are complete bullshit.

Undercover Boss looked like a great concept, but it only took one or two episodes to make it clear that the whole thing was fake. The concept might have made a good one-time documentary if you could find the right corporation with the adequately low profile boss, but it's impossible to make a series out of it.

Pitt Gorilla 05-06-2013 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja (Post 9660703)
Duck Dynasty, Yukon Men and Moonshiners

Though i think they are scripted to a certain degree.

Duck Dynasty is (poorly) scripted.

Pitt Gorilla 05-06-2013 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu (Post 9662144)
Undercover Boss looked like a great concept, but it only took one or two episodes to make it clear that the whole thing was fake. The concept might have made a good one-time documentary if you could find the right corporation with the adequately low profile boss, but it's impossible to make a series out of it.

Yup. It's pretty clear that the people are in on it.

Frazod 05-06-2013 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu (Post 9662144)
Undercover Boss looked like a great concept, but it only took one or two episodes to make it clear that the whole thing was fake. The concept might have made a good one-time documentary if you could find the right corporation with the adequately low profile boss, but it's impossible to make a series out of it.

The main way you can tell is people don't look at the camera, nor do they seem bothered by the camera. It's obvious they're being coached.

I enjoy Pawn Stars, but it's about 95% bullshit. Show participants have to sign waivers before they appear on camera, although the actual negotiations are supposedly legit. The store is closed while episodes are filming, and when the store is open, the stars don't work the counters anymore. That doesn't bother me so much, but some of the dumbass story lines they toss in are starting to grate a bit. Like an employee's going to call in sick and then stay home playing video games with a camera crew filiming him. Like Corey's going to give up that gig if he doesn't get an ownership share. Please. :shake:

suzzer99 05-06-2013 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla (Post 9662163)
Yup. It's pretty clear that the people are in on it.

I work for a company that was on Undercover Boss. They knew.

suzzer99 05-06-2013 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9662180)
The main way you can tell is people don't look at the camera, nor do they seem bothered by the camera. It's obvious they're being coached.

I enjoy Pawn Stars, but it's about 95% bullshit. Show participants have to sign waivers before they appear on camera, although the actual negotiations are supposedly legit. The store is closed while episodes are filming, and when the store is open, the stars don't work the counters anymore. That doesn't bother me so much, but some of the dumbass story lines they toss in are starting to grate a bit. Like an employee's going to call in sick and then stay home playing video games with a camera crew filiming him. Like Corey's going to give up that gig if he doesn't get an ownership share. Please. :shake:

Yeah that's what drives me nuts about those shows. American Chopper turned into all drama like that once Junior and Senior split. Scene opens, Junior is sitting on his couch, Mikey knocks on the door "Hey, can I talk to you?". Like they were just filming Junior hanging out reading a magazine. And like if Mikey really had something personal to say he wouldn't wait until the cameras weren't around. So grating.

Fire Me Boy! 05-06-2013 02:31 PM

My favorite is Game of Thrones. I can't believe they get away with showing so much death right on screen, but I guess since it's reality... :shrug:

Frazod 05-06-2013 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by suzzer99 (Post 9662326)
Yeah that's what drives me nuts about those shows. American Chopper turned into all drama like that once Junior and Senior split. Scene opens, Junior is sitting on his couch, Mikey knocks on the door "Hey, can I talk to you?". Like they were just filming Junior hanging out reading a magazine. And like if Mikey really had something personal to say he wouldn't wait until the cameras weren't around. So grating.

I could never stand that show. Senior needs to die screaming of ass cancer.

In Pawn Stars, they're dicks to each other, but it's funny. And I have no doubt they were treating each other like that long before the cameras started rolling. Senior is a just a ****ing Neanderthal goon.

Pitt Gorilla 05-06-2013 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9662180)
The main way you can tell is people don't look at the camera, nor do they seem bothered by the camera. It's obvious they're being coached.

I enjoy Pawn Stars, but it's about 95% bullshit. Show participants have to sign waivers before they appear on camera, although the actual negotiations are supposedly legit. The store is closed while episodes are filming, and when the store is open, the stars don't work the counters anymore. That doesn't bother me so much, but some of the dumbass story lines they toss in are starting to grate a bit. Like an employee's going to call in sick and then stay home playing video games with a camera crew filiming him. Like Corey's going to give up that gig if he doesn't get an ownership share. Please. :shake:

Honestly, it's why I stopped watching Pawn Stars. It's garbage.

listopencil 05-07-2013 01:50 PM

My home made porn.

MTG#10 05-07-2013 01:59 PM

Duck Dynasty is one of the most scripted/fake "reality" shows ever made. I cant believe how popular it is, and that so many people actually believe its real.

Buehler445 05-07-2013 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MTG#10 (Post 9665273)
Duck Dynasty is one of the most scripted/fake "reality" shows ever made. I cant believe how popular it is, and that so many people actually believe its real.


Nobody believes it's real do they?

TrebMaxx 05-07-2013 02:16 PM

A few years ago there was a show called Three Sheets. This guy traveled around the world drinking, learning the cultures and then their hangover cures. I think you can still find it on Hulu.

Cheater5 05-07-2013 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx (Post 9665297)
A few years ago there was a show called Three Sheets. This guy traveled around the world drinking, learning the cultures and then their hangover cures. I think you can still find it on Hulu.


On a similar note-

Dave Attel used to have a show on Comedy Central about 10 years ago called 'Insomniac' that was pretty effin' funny. He used to drink his face off nearly every episode. That was probably my favorite non-scripted show ever.

Pitt Gorilla 05-07-2013 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheater5 (Post 9665479)
On a similar note-

Dave Attel used to have a show on Comedy Central about 10 years ago called 'Insomniac' that was pretty effin' funny. He used to drink his face off nearly every episode. That was probably my favorite non-scripted show ever.

THAT always seemed unscripted.

Frazod 05-07-2013 07:15 PM

Never watched Duck Dynasty. Don't know anything about it. Don't even know what channel it's on.

I'd like to keep it that way.

notorious 05-07-2013 08:22 PM

I might be the only person on the planet that hates "reality" shows.

Even Sons of Guns turned into a pile of shit quickly.


I will stick to Discovery Science, APL, and History channels for my reality shows.

Buehler445 05-07-2013 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod (Post 9666228)
Never watched Duck Dynasty. Don't know anything about it. Don't even know what channel it's on.

I'd like to keep it that way.

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Originally Posted by notorious (Post 9666517)
I might be the only person on the planet that hates "reality" shows.

Even Sons of Guns turned into a pile of shit quickly.


I will stick to Discovery Science, APL, and History channels for my reality shows.

Right there with you buddy. Hate them. Some are more tolerable than others. The best reality TV is the news.

Baby Lee 05-07-2013 09:58 PM

If we're loosening the parameters to scripted 'unscripted' shows, I gotta put a word in for BBC's Top Gear. Pure gearhead porn with a healthy sense of humor. Taking the most beautiful cars on earth to the ends of the earth in it's diverse beauty, always returning to the Top Gear track and 'Tame Raycing Drivuh' The Stig for comfort and familiarity, awesome cinematography, well-defined personalities. It really is the gold standard.

listopencil 05-08-2013 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee (Post 9666871)
If we're loosening the parameters to scripted 'unscripted' shows, I gotta put a word in for BBC's Top Gear. Pure gearhead porn with a healthy sense of humor. Taking the most beautiful cars on earth to the ends of the earth in it's diverse beauty, always returning to the Top Gear track and 'Tame Raycing Drivuh' The Stig for comfort and familiarity, awesome cinematography, well-defined personalities. It really is the gold standard.

Did you see the Reliant Robin episode? Holy shit, I laughed so hard at that. I agree. It's a really good show.

Baby Lee 05-08-2013 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil (Post 9669727)
Did you see the Reliant Robin episode? Holy shit, I laughed so hard at that. I agree. It's a really good show.

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Yeah, put Clarkson in a shitty automobile and comedy is bound to ensue.

My favorite running gag on the show is them running into the other guys' car when parking during their 'cheap car challenges.'

Stanley Nickels 05-08-2013 10:11 PM

Well, here goes my "cool guy cred", which I had amassed over years of quality posts:

I really like Rick Steves' Europe. Yup, the fanny-packed man himself, with his hand-drawn maps and money belts, hosts one of my favorite shows on television.

Other than that, Top Gear, The Life/Planet Earth series, and that's about it.

Reality TV is mind-numbingly awful. Duck Dynasty is the closest I've come to enjoying a show, and that's because the producers hit a gold mine with those guys' personalities. I still won't watch it unless absolutely nothing else is on, there are no chores to be done, and it's snowing outside.

Stanley Nickels 05-08-2013 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious (Post 9666517)
I might be the only person on the planet that hates "reality" shows.

Even Sons of Guns turned into a pile of shit quickly.


I will stick to Discovery Science, APL, and History channels for my reality shows.

You're so far from being the only one. Even the History Channel has gone to complete shit. When it was "all Hitler all the time", it seemed to be a waste of a brilliant concept for a cable channel, but at least it was history. Now it's Alien Armageddon all the time. There's no wonder AMC is absolutely killing the ratings.

Pitt Gorilla 05-08-2013 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee (Post 9669952)
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Yeah, put Clarkson in a shitty automobile and comedy is bound to ensue.

My favorite running gag on the show is them running into the other guys' car when parking during their 'cheap car challenges.'

One of my faves.

Pitt Gorilla 05-08-2013 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels (Post 9670026)
You're so far from being the only one. Even the History Channel has gone to complete shit. When it was "all Hitler all the time", it seemed to be a waste of a brilliant concept for a cable channel, but at least it was history. Now it's Alien Armageddon all the time. There's no wonder AMC is absolutely killing the ratings.

Reality shows are garbage.

suzzer99 05-13-2013 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels (Post 9670016)
Well, here goes my "cool guy cred", which I had amassed over years of quality posts:

I really like Rick Steves' Europe. Yup, the fanny-packed man himself, with his hand-drawn maps and money belts, hosts one of my favorite shows on television.

Other than that, Top Gear, The Life/Planet Earth series, and that's about it.

Reality TV is mind-numbingly awful. Duck Dynasty is the closest I've come to enjoying a show, and that's because the producers hit a gold mine with those guys' personalities. I still won't watch it unless absolutely nothing else is on, there are no chores to be done, and it's snowing outside.

I'm a big Rick Steves fan. But then again I like just about any travel show.

suzzer99 05-13-2013 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx (Post 9665297)
A few years ago there was a show called Three Sheets. This guy traveled around the world drinking, learning the cultures and then their hangover cures. I think you can still find it on Hulu.

Not The Thirsty Traveler?

Baby Lee 08-04-2013 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee (Post 9666871)
If we're loosening the parameters to scripted 'unscripted' shows, I gotta put a word in for BBC's Top Gear. Pure gearhead porn with a healthy sense of humor. Taking the most beautiful cars on earth to the ends of the earth in it's diverse beauty, always returning to the Top Gear track and 'Tame Raycing Drivuh' The Stig for comfort and familiarity, awesome cinematography, well-defined personalities. It really is the gold standard.

The most recent episode of Top Gear ended with a love letter to British motoring and industry. Truly brought a tear to my eye.

Trivia - did you know that every Rolls Royce wears 100 pounds of paint?

SuperChief 08-05-2013 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheater5 (Post 9665479)
On a similar note-

Dave Attel used to have a show on Comedy Central about 10 years ago called 'Insomniac' that was pretty effin' funny. He used to drink his face off nearly every episode. That was probably my favorite non-scripted show ever.

Insomniac was a great show. I wish Dave Attel would do more things.

blaise 08-05-2013 12:23 PM

We watch Brain Games sometimes. It's pretty interesting.

Dayze 08-05-2013 12:24 PM

Top Gear with Tanner Faust and those other guys.

hell, my wife even likes that show. their challenges rule.

Sassy Squatch 08-05-2013 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Direckshun (Post 9661426)
Whose Line Is It Anyway

They brought it back. Already had some great moments and got renewed for a 2nd season.

loochy 08-05-2013 01:01 PM

WWF RAW

Radar Chief 08-05-2013 03:49 PM

Call of the Wildman: the Turtle Man is like a hillbilly Steve Irwin.

Top Shot: on History but the season is just about over, they’re down to 7 contestants now.

Love River Monsters but there haven’t been new episodes in a while.


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