About The Show

**fluff** · 06-24-2009, 03:18 PM

"Great American Road Trip," from BBC Worldwide, is a hilarious and relatable new series where seven families from divergent backgrounds are selected to take the journey of a lifetime. Over eight episodes, the families will travel through cities large and small, all while competing in a medley of humorous challenges that will ultimately lead one family to victory.

These comical, clever challenges are set against iconic American backdrops like the majestic Grand Canyon and the regal Washington Monument. Along the way, our families and our viewers will also discover quirky American landmarks, ranging from the World's Largest Chair to a sneaker the size of a car. Although family fun is the centerpiece of the show, the competition is real and one family will be eliminated each week based on their performance in the challenges. Ultimately, only one family will return home with a dream prize that perfectly complements their extraordinary and memorable summer vacation.

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Florimel · 06-24-2009, 05:08 PM

This one seems well worth a look. The BBC generally does it right. It sounds similar to one that had couples racing to perform tasks, discover clues and solve puzzles that I remember enjoying. It had an online treasure hunt that viewers could play. Wish I could remember the name of that show, but I'm sure someone will. It might have actually been called "Treasure Hunt" or Treasure Hunters."

prhoshay · 06-24-2009, 07:19 PM

This could be fun. I'll give it a shot.

dagwood · 06-25-2009, 12:54 AM

Sounds like a good premise. I hope it is as good as it sounds.

MamaC · 06-25-2009, 01:59 AM

Yeah I am in on this one too. Sounds like a cross between the Amazing Race: Family Edition, that treasure hunt show, and National Lampoon's Vacation!

ElizabethG · 06-25-2009, 01:47 PM

Hmmm. Just reading the description that Fluff provided kind of reminded me of the old Road Rules competitions from MTV. Only this sounds more humorous AND interesting.

pfeifferdcat · 06-25-2009, 03:49 PM

And more appropriate for the whole family, ElizabethG. I bet my kids will love this show. They are currently watching Wipeout, Japanese Game show, and the sports/celebrity competition. I'm raising little FORTers I guess!

Missyboxers · 06-26-2009, 08:08 PM

I may give this one a shot as well. Sounds interesting.

Arielflies · 06-28-2009, 10:45 AM

Me, too. I really liked Treasure Hunters for all the history uncovered and this one looks like it will uncover quirkiness. It will be like the CBS Sunday Morning pieces combined with The Amazing Race for families. Light Summer Fun...finally.

live4romance · 06-28-2009, 01:56 PM

Looks like good summer filler, I'm in.

06-24-2009, 03:18 PM	#1
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 41,811	About The Show "Great American Road Trip," from BBC Worldwide, is a hilarious and relatable new series where seven families from divergent backgrounds are selected to take the journey of a lifetime. Over eight episodes, the families will travel through cities large and small, all while competing in a medley of humorous challenges that will ultimately lead one family to victory. These comical, clever challenges are set against iconic American backdrops like the majestic Grand Canyon and the regal Washington Monument. Along the way, our families and our viewers will also discover quirky American landmarks, ranging from the World's Largest Chair to a sneaker the size of a car. Although family fun is the centerpiece of the show, the competition is real and one family will be eliminated each week based on their performance in the challenges. Ultimately, only one family will return home with a dream prize that perfectly complements their extraordinary and memorable summer vacation. The Great American Road Trip - NBC Site __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

06-24-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
Florimel FORT Fogey Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2,001	Re: About The Show This one seems well worth a look. The BBC generally does it right. It sounds similar to one that had couples racing to perform tasks, discover clues and solve puzzles that I remember enjoying. It had an online treasure hunt that viewers could play. Wish I could remember the name of that show, but I'm sure someone will. It might have actually been called "Treasure Hunt" or Treasure Hunters." __________________ Happy dance for being proven right about Jin being alive. Next request: Run Season 6 in September instead of waiting until winter.

06-24-2009, 07:19 PM	#3
prhoshay Signed, Sealed, Delivered Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Right Here, Right Now Posts: 13,803	Re: About The Show This could be fun. I'll give it a shot. __________________ "...each affects the other, and the other affects the next, and the world is full of stories, but the stories are all one." - Mitch Albom, one helluva writer You are the only person responsible for your happiness.

06-25-2009, 12:54 AM	#4
dagwood Happy Thanksgiving! Join Date: Feb 2003 Age: 38 Posts: 16,646	Re: About The Show Sounds like a good premise. I hope it is as good as it sounds.

06-25-2009, 01:59 AM	#5
MamaC addicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Age: 54 Posts: 2,363	Re: About The Show Yeah I am in on this one too. Sounds like a cross between the Amazing Race: Family Edition, that treasure hunt show, and National Lampoon's Vacation!

06-25-2009, 01:47 PM	#6
ElizabethG My little JAG Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Georgia Age: 47 Posts: 601	Re: About The Show Hmmm. Just reading the description that Fluff provided kind of reminded me of the old Road Rules competitions from MTV. Only this sounds more humorous AND interesting. __________________ Life was so much simpler then.....

06-25-2009, 03:49 PM	#7
pfeifferdcat FORT Fan Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So California Age: 39 Posts: 370	Re: About The Show And more appropriate for the whole family, ElizabethG. I bet my kids will love this show. They are currently watching Wipeout, Japanese Game show, and the sports/celebrity competition. I'm raising little FORTers I guess! __________________ Phil: Claire likes to say "You can be part of the problem, or part of the solution." But I happen to believe you can be both. Modern Family

06-26-2009, 08:08 PM	#8
Missyboxers FORT Fogey Join Date: May 2004 Location: NYC Age: 26 Posts: 3,193	Re: About The Show I may give this one a shot as well. Sounds interesting.

06-28-2009, 10:45 AM	#9
Arielflies Frenzied Writer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: With My Thoughts Posts: 7,248	Re: About The Show Me, too. I really liked Treasure Hunters for all the history uncovered and this one looks like it will uncover quirkiness. It will be like the CBS Sunday Morning pieces combined with The Amazing Race for families. Light Summer Fun...finally. __________________ NO GOATS, NO GLORY

06-28-2009, 01:56 PM	#10
live4romance Happy Fall Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The Emerald City Posts: 921	Re: About The Show Looks like good summer filler, I'm in. __________________ Friends are those rare people who ask how you are and then wait for the answer. ~Author Unknown