PBS Brings The Funny
Make ‘Em Laugh is a DVD set from PBS (yes, PBS) that explores the work of America’s great comics. Billy Crystal hosts this 6 hour romp through America’s fascination with comedy and how it has managed to not only define parts of our country, but constantly break molds. Originally spanning 6 episodes on PBS, the [...]
We have a winner! Actually, three of them.
Well men, another Gear Patrol Giveaway is in the books. Many thanks to our friends at HISTORY and A&E for providing the loot, and kudos to all who participated. The largest congratulations go to our three winners, of course. For their diligent efforts, Frank P. of North Hollywood, Jake O. in Denver, and Jeff S. [...]
Win One of Three DVD Collections
When the folks at HISTORY and A&E asked us to share with you some of their latest DVD releases, we were keen to oblige. In true Gear Patrol fashion, we figured that our readers would be best served if we took their request literally. It is in that spirit that we bring you just the [...]
Better than regular missions…these are dangerous ones. When it comes to creating edutaining programs, HISTORY does it best. In fact, it’s a safe bet that anytime you fix your eyes on a HISTORY documentary, you are likely to receive a marked boost in both your trivia skills and your testosterone. In that regard, the newly [...]
Director of Iron Man Interviews Director of Skateboarding Two men we wouldn’t mind having lunch with. Here at GP we love a good mashup. Especially when two seemingly opposite ideas come together for something unexpectedly great. Tonight I’ve got my DVR set to record Iconoclasts on the Sundance Channel. If you don’t know about Iconoclasts, [...]
Family Values At Their Best It’s time to start memorizing a new set of episodes boys. Yup, you can finally own the Griffin clan’s latest set of misadventures on DVD. With a total of 12 episodes ranging from season 5 to 6, and guest appearances by celebrities like Willem Dafoe, Drew Barrymore, Adam Carola, and [...]
Virtual Signing Bonus For The Armchair Quarterback
Virtual Signing Bonus For The Armchair Quarterback Must… see… more… football… If there was ever a reason for you to wish you had a clear view of the Southern skies*, it’s DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket. A literal cornucopia of NFL football viewing, Sunday Ticket offers you more options than Donovan McNabb. The basic package ($289) [...]
What the Gear Patrol Editors Are Watching DVR’ing Lets hope the air in Beijing isn’t flammable (ESPN) NBC is showing that Americans do things big and we do it like no one else. With 3,600 hours of high definition video (2,200 hours of it streamed and archived online), NBC is going for its own gold. [...]
August 7th – 10th on TNT and CBS Sports Sand wedge anyone? It’s crunch time on the PGA Tour. One final opportunity to claim a Major Championship this season. Whoever lifts the Wanamaker Trophy on Sunday will have to contend with Oakland Hills…or as Ben Hogan named it, “The Monster”. It’s also the last chance [...]
It’s that time of year again. That magical event where we all find ourselves glued to the television for one week straight– jaws a gape as tale after tale of maulings are reenacted for our viewing pleasure in high definition. [More on Shark Week after the jump]
[click on image to enlarge] ‘Generation Kill’ follows the highly trained Marines of First Recon Battalion through the first 40 days of the Iraq war. The seven-part miniseries portrays the true story of the young Marines’ experience at the tip of the spear of the American invasion, as they contend with equipment shortages, incompetent commanding [...]
If any of you men know much about automobiles then you’ve probably heard of Top Gear. BBC’s take on auto reviews, in television format. Not just a regular television show though, an incredible program with Hollywood blockbuster production levels. Undoubtedly, it’s co-host and anchor, Jeremy Clarkson that brings much of the show’s panache. His DVD, [...]
Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 15th. Arguably the most important man, nay person, in your life is worthy of some thought and consideration. Whether your father’s the grill maven or a speed demon we’ve got great gift ideas for dad this year. Either way, we seriously doubt he’ll care for a gift more than [...]
If you haven’t been watching “Three Sheets” on MOJO HD then you’ve been missing out on two of the greatest loves of your life, alcohol and television. “Three Sheets” follows comedian Zane Lamprey as he embarks across the globe following the local drinking customs of everyone from France to Korea. His mission: to immerse himself [...]
It’s been rumored for some time, but HBO shows are finally available on iTunes… today. Yes, that means The Sopranos (it’s over guys… deal with it), Flight of the Conchords, Rome, The Wire, Deadwood, and Sex and the City which girlfriends and wives are sure to be pleased with. We imagine you’re wishing you purchased [...]
