‘James May: Our Man In The USA’
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James May: Our Man In Japan was a clear success with fans of The Grand Tour presenter appreciating his take on one of the most interesting countries in the world. James’ enthusiasm for the many different cultures and regions of the area was addictive, and his scattering of humour throughout the show was morish.
Now, the travel series returns, and it’s the USA that’s getting the attention this time with James travelling 4,000 miles around the country “where he will be immersing himself completely in the real American way of life to discover its true flavour”.
The ex-Top Gear presenter will travel from Cape Cod to Seattle, via New York, Detroit, Nashville, New Orleans, Houston, Santa Fe, Las Vegas, and LA with the aim to completely envelope himself in the American way.
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I had heard the first series was a success and they were looking for somewhere else to go.
If y'all haven't seen the first show, it's worth watching.
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@george-k said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
real American
Cape Cod
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.
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@george-k said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
... with the aim to completely envelope himself in the American way.
Think he will stop working and mooch off government welfare? According to @Jolly, that is the American Way.
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@axtremus said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
Think he will stop working and mooch off government welfare?
I doubt the BBC would take him back at this point.
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@doctor-phibes said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
Cape Cod
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.
I had somewhat the same thought, only applied to his whole itinerary. It's not a bad itinerary, but how faithfully do places of prominence portray the place that is America? What about places like Kansas City, Port Huron, Vicksburg? El Paso, Boise, Boseman?
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@axtremus said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
@george-k said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
... with the aim to completely envelope himself in the American way.
Think he will stop working and mooch off government welfare? According to @Jolly, that is the American Way.
Nah, he'll just turn into an insufferable ass.
Oops, he's already British. How would you know the difference?
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@jolly said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
Nah, he'll just turn into an insufferable ass.
Oops, he's already British. How would you know the difference?The accent?
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@catseye3 said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
@doctor-phibes said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
Cape Cod
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.
I had somewhat the same thought, only applied to his whole itinerary. It's not a bad itinerary, but how faithfully does it portray America characteristically? What about places like Kansas City, Port Huron, Vicksburg? El Paso, Boise, Boseman?
That's not really the thing of the show. He's not Rick Steves. Basically the conceit of Our Man in Japan was, James tries to learn something important through visiting a cross-section of Japanese society, while his film crew just try to pit him into ridiculous situations that are good for TV.
Our Man in the USA is almost certainly going to follow that conceit.
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@aqua-letifer said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
@catseye3 said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
@doctor-phibes said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
Cape Cod
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.
I had somewhat the same thought, only applied to his whole itinerary. It's not a bad itinerary, but how faithfully does it portray America characteristically? What about places like Kansas City, Port Huron, Vicksburg? El Paso, Boise, Boseman?
That's not really the thing of the show. He's not Rick Steves. Basically the conceit of Our Man in Japan was, James tries to learn something important through visiting a cross-section of Japanese society, while his film crew just try to pit him into ridiculous situations that are good for TV.
Our Man in the USA is almost certainly going to follow that conceit.
I'm sure we'll give him ample opportunity...
Always remember, Operation Valkyrie was an act of sedition.
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@jolly said in ‘James May: Our Man In The USA’:
I'm sure we'll give him ample opportunity...
That's exactly what I thought. It makes perfect sense from their standpoint to follow up his Japan show with the U.S.
Japan - outwardly owns being the weirdest place on the planet.
U.S. - just about as weird, but the fun part is Americans don't own up. -
It might be a bit like Bill Bryson, except, well, without Bill Bryson. Which should be an improvement.
