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Old May 2, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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I agree the "New American Thunder" sucks. It's going after the 20 year olds crowd.

If you'll notice the new chick that replaced Michelle Smith riding boots have 3" spike heels. What a joke.

I use to hate that the old American Thunder was basicly a Kuryakyn commercial.....with a few custom bikes thrown in that would never get riden. But it was better that this piece of schit they have now. At least it had Michelle Smith.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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Well this was the first time I had watched it and saw all four shows last night. I didnt care for either of the hosts but the ride information was OK and dang it was cold at Sturgis!
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Very disappointed. We need an "old school" show with Michelle back in the saddle!
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Watched it twice, the second time to see if a second issue could really be as bad as the 1st. It was. Switched channels 1/2 way through and will not bother anymore.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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New show just sucks in every which way. Both in content and on air personalities!

Not sure about the NEW show, but the old one was produced by this company.

http://www.watvproductions.com/

Send them some fan mail about Michele and see if you get a response.

 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 10:19 AM
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The origanal with Michael Madson was the best.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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H8 the new show.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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Not to sound gay, but the best host for American thunder was Michael Madson.
the show was more informative and less of an aftermarket commercial. Michelle had nice nockers but sucked as a host.
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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+1 bring back Michele
 
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Old May 2, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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New American thunder BITES! Geez, it's about everything BUT.... American Thunder. To include Metrics.... They're looking for a different audience than us, and they'll likely get it. It's call NO audience...
 
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