TV Show Mash-Up

[GeorgeStGeorge]

Although DC Comics tried to sue the producers for copying Superman, the show's premise is closer to that of another DC Comics character, Green Lantern, who was given a power ring by an alien to become a superhero.

At the start of the series, the stars had difficulties getting along and working with each other. They were able to use that to their advantage as their relationship reflected that as the one portrayed between their respective characters. The stars became good friends by the series' end.

George

[WordWolf]

*thinks*

Any chance this is CAPTAIN PLANET?

("What kind of lame power is 'heart'?")

[GeorgeStGeorge]

This is not a cartoon.

Although DC Comics tried to sue the producers for copying Superman, the show's premise is closer to that of another DC Comics character, Green Lantern, who was given a power ring by an alien to become a superhero.

At the start of the series, the stars had difficulties getting along and working with each other. They were able to use that to their advantage as their relationship reflected that as the one portrayed between their respective characters. The stars became good friends by the series' end.

The main character's surname was changed from Hinkley to Hanley after the assassination attempt on Reagan.

The hero has a "handicap," which while making for a useful pilot and maybe a few episodes, his failure to overcome it made him look sappy (IMHO).

George

[Raf]

Ripley's Believe it Or Not.

[GeorgeStGeorge]

Ripley's Believe it Or Not.

There were two TV shows by this name.

Neither is the correct answer.

I'm interested to know how you came to make this guess. :)

George

[WordWolf]

There were two TV shows by this name.

Neither is the correct answer.

I'm interested to know how you came to make this guess. :)/>

George

That wasn't a guess, he was teasing.

The "Hinkley/Hanley" thing means this was the guy who hoped to be

"the Greatest American Hero."

The theme song for that show?

"Believe It Or Not".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Believe_It_or_Not_(song)

[GeorgeStGeorge]

That wasn't a guess, he was teasing.

The "Hinkley/Hanley" thing means this was the guy who hoped to be

"the Greatest American Hero."

The theme song for that show?

"Believe It Or Not".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Believe_It_or_Not_(song)

Even teasing, Raf must have had some reason to come with THAT title.

Anyway, you are correct.

The "handicap" I was referring to was his lack of knowledge of using the suit. It was cute initially, but you knew he'd either get the hang of it or he was a complete dolt. I don't think I watched the show long enough to find out which. I do remember one cute scene where a little kid, obviously from reading comic books or watching cartoons, tells him how to fly: "Take three steps and jump!"

George

[WordWolf]

Even teasing, Raf must have had some reason to come with THAT title.

Anyway, you are correct.

The "handicap" I was referring to was his lack of knowledge of using the suit. It was cute initially, but you knew he'd either get the hang of it or he was a complete dolt. I don't think I watched the show long enough to find out which. I do remember one cute scene where a little kid, obviously from reading comic books or watching cartoons, tells him how to fly: "Take three steps and jump!"

George

The reason was "Believe It Or Not" (song)/"Ripley's Believe It Or Not."

Ok, let me think of something.

[GeorgeStGeorge]

The reason was "Believe It Or Not" (song)/"Ripley's Believe It Or Not."

Ah.

George

[GeorgeStGeorge]

WW is up. :)

George

[GeorgeStGeorge]

WW is up. :)/>

George

Still.

George

[WordWolf]

Ok, let's see.

Another handful of semi-obscure shows.

Name one to take the round.

1. This show has a hot-tempered chef visit hotels to try to fix them up.

2. This show has a hot-tempered chef visit restaurants to try to fix them up.

(That was not a typo.)

3. This show has a bunch of mobile kitchens competing in a city simultaneously,

with the one making the least money eliminated until one winner is left.

4. This show has 2 mobile kitchens compete head-to-head in a city.

(Great, now I'm hungry....)

[Human without the bean]

Oh great. The last time you did this I was pretty sure I knew the show and I struck out. I think it was the bar trivia one.

Since I'm allowed guessing, let's try Hotel Impossible.

[WordWolf]

Oh great. The last time you did this I was pretty sure I knew the show and I struck out. I think it was the bar trivia one.

Since I'm allowed guessing, let's try Hotel Impossible.

Please mention which you're trying to guess, since I know you don't

mean that you're guessing that's all of them at the same time.

However, sadly, I decided not to go with the one you mentioned.

I saved an episode to watch later, but I didn't use it,

especially since you introduced me to it and it would be like handing

the answer to you. (I reserved the right to add it to the round

if nobody got it, though.)

[WordWolf]

Another handful of semi-obscure shows.

Name one to take the round.

1. This show has a hot-tempered British chef visit hotels to try to fix them up.

2. This show has a hot-tempered British chef visit restaurants to try to fix them up.

(That was not a typo.)

3. This show has a bunch of mobile kitchens competing in a city simultaneously,

with the one making the least money eliminated until one winner is left.

4. This show has 2 mobile kitchens compete head-to-head in a city.

5. This show has 2 cooks visit a town, and compete in a series of challenges

against another pair of cooks, usually locals from that town,

in a race.

[WordWolf]

Another handful of semi-obscure shows.

Name one to take the round.

1. This show has hot-tempered British chef Gordon Ramsay visiting hotels

to try to fix them up.

2. This show has hot-tempered British chef Gordon Ramsay visiting restaurants

to try to fix them up.

(That was not a typo.)

3. This show has a bunch of mobile kitchens competing in a city simultaneously,

speeding from city to city,

with the one making the least money eliminated until one winner is left.

4. This show has 2 mobile kitchens compete head-to-head in a city.

5. This show has 2 expert cooks (Aron Sanchez and Chris Cosentino)

visit a town, and compete in a series of challenges

against another pair of cooks, usually locals from that town,

in a race.

6. This show had a bunch of chefs travel from city to city across the globe,

preparing local dishes in each area and competing as teams or as

individuals, with one going home each episode until the last 2

went head-to-head to determine a winner.

Edited May 18, 2015 by WordWolf

[GeorgeStGeorge]

My ex would probably have known them all. I watched a few shows with her, but none of these.

George

[Human without the bean]

Please mention which you're trying to guess, since I know you don't

mean that you're guessing that's all of them at the same time.

Sorry, I didn't read this in your post. My guess was #1, Hotel Impossible.

[WordWolf]

Please mention which you're trying to guess, since I know you don't

mean that you're guessing that's all of them at the same time.

However, sadly, I decided not to go with the one you mentioned.

I saved an episode to watch later, but I didn't use it,

especially since you introduced me to it and it would be like handing

the answer to you. (I reserved the right to add it to the round

if nobody got it, though.)

I figured you meant #1.

Sadly, I mentioned that was an incorrect guess.

Any thoughts about the others?

[WordWolf]

Another handful of semi-obscure shows.

Name one to take the round.

1. This show has hot-tempered British chef Gordon Ramsay visiting hotels

to try to fix them up. He seems to react to them as if he's suffering the

tortures of a veritable Dante's Inferno when they're truly awful.

2. This show has hot-tempered British chef Gordon Ramsay visiting restaurants

to try to fix them up and turn them around, so that their cooking areas

are more like pleasant dreams and less like something else.

3. This great show (well, I like it) has a bunch of mobile kitchens

competing in a city simultaneously,

speeding from city to city,

with the one making the least money eliminated until one winner is left.

4. This show has 2 mobile kitchens compete head-to-head in a city.

5. This show has 2 expert cooks (Aron Sanchez and Chris Cosentino)

visit a town, and compete head-to-head in a series of challenges

against another pair of cooks, usually locals from that town,

in a race.

6. This show had a bunch of chefs travel from city to city across the globe,

preparing local dishes in each area and competing as teams or as

individuals, with one going home each episode until the last 2

went head-to-head to determine a winner.

Despite its name, there were NOT 80 different stops and food challenges,

it was a mini-series instead.

Edited May 20, 2015 by WordWolf

[GeorgeStGeorge]

#1: Is there a show called "Hell's Kitchen"?

#2: Ditto "Kitchen Nightmares"?

George

[WordWolf]

#1: Is there a show called "Hell's Kitchen"?

There is a show called "Hell's KITCHEN."

It has nothing to do with HOTELS.

So, you did not name #1.

#2: Ditto "Kitchen Nightmares"?

George

There is a show named "Kitchen Nightmares."

It's the show I described in #2, and you guessed it correctly.

So, your turn!

[WordWolf]

Here's the answers.

Another handful of semi-obscure shows.

Name one to take the round.

1. This show has hot-tempered British chef Gordon Ramsay visiting hotels

to try to fix them up. He seems to react to them as if he's suffering the

tortures of a veritable Dante's Inferno when they're truly awful.

Hotel Hell.

2. This show has hot-tempered British chef Gordon Ramsay visiting restaurants

to try to fix them up and turn them around, so that their cooking areas

are more like pleasant dreams and less like something else.

Kitchen Nightmares.

3. This great show (well, I like it) has a bunch of mobile kitchens

competing in a city simultaneously,

speeding from city to city,

with the one making the least money eliminated until one winner is left.

The Great Food Truck Race (all 5 seasons of it).

4. This show has 2 mobile kitchens compete head-to-head in a city.

Food Truck Face-Off.

5. This show has 2 expert cooks (Aron Sanchez and Chris Cosentino)

visit a town, and compete head-to-head in a series of challenges

against another pair of cooks, usually locals from that town,

in a race.

Chefs Vs City

I don't think we'll see any further seasons from that show.

Chris Cosentino's stomach lining was injured from various

"now you eat the hot food" challenges.

6. This show had a bunch of chefs travel from city to city across the globe,

preparing local dishes in each area and competing as teams or as

individuals, with one going home each episode until the last 2

went head-to-head to determine a winner.

Despite its name, there were NOT 80 different stops and food challenges,

it was a mini-series instead.

Around the World in 80 Plates.

(That was a BRAVO show, in case you're curious.)

[GeorgeStGeorge]

This short-lived live action series was based on a cartoon, based on a comic book.

The studio did not have the rights to all of the comic/cartoon characters, so two of the main characters were changed. Intentionally or not, this added some "diversity" to the lineup.

George

Edited May 21, 2015 by GeorgeStGeorge

[WordWolf]

And insured nobody had to speak German.