You saw it coming: Geico Cavemen get their own show

[Kaylore]

Saw this on Drudge Report:

http://www.reuters.com/article/entertainmentNews/idUSN1535421320070515?feedType=RSS&rpc=22

ABC turns to cavemen, modern women, for new lineup
Tue May 15, 2007 12:56PM EDT

...The network even picked up a comedy called "Cavemen," adapted from the Geico commercials as an offbeat commentary on ethnic prejudice from the perspective of three prehistoric guys trying to make their way in the modern world.


Personally I like the commercials but wonder about how much of a show you can get out of this before the gimmick wears off.

[Northman]

I agree, the commercials are classic but it may get too redundant.

[RkyMtnThunder]

Maybe OK for a movie, like how SNL skits can be dragged out for 90 minutes.

I like the commercials and everything, but a whole TV series? I dunno...


(My fav is the caveman at the therapist office. 'It doesnt tell me anything, its a doll!')

[OrangeShadow]

This is where they took it.








^
this is where it started

[p7superfly]

"GUYS! Tina and I got back together."

That commercial made me cry the first time I saw it.

[Northman]

Maybe OK for a movie, like how SNL skits can be dragged out for 90 minutes.

I like the commercials and everything, but a whole TV series? I dunno...


(My fav is the caveman at the therapist office. 'It doesnt tell me anything, its a doll!')



My favorite will always be the first. " Nah, i dont have much of a appetite now thank you ". Hilarious!

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Commercials I've seen are pretty boring but I guess there is a market out there for that type of crap.

[-Slap-]

The Gecko must be pissed.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

id be surprised if this even gets picked up. They actually announced this last month

[SonOfLe-loLang]

sorry, poor choice of words...."doubt it lasts more than a few eps"

[RkyMtnThunder]

The Gecko must be pissed.

Maybe there is room for the Gecko on Saturday mornings? My 3 year old goes bonkers when the Gecko commercials come on.

[Swedish Extrovert]

Yeah.... I read this in Newsweek. I think it was January when they announced plans to make a TV show. Yeah, it's a gimmick, but it all really depends on how good the show is. I don't see it going TOO far.

[Garcia Bronco]

wow...I am already tired of it. :)

[Crushaholic]

id be surprised if this even gets picked up. They actually announced this last month

Are you kidding? Have you seen what passes as "television" these days? This crap will fit right in. On a side note, I wish Phil Hartman was still alive. I prefer his portrayal of a caveman...:D

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Actually, id argue the opposite. Theres a lot of great programming on TV these days, perhaps you just arent paying attention. The **** programs dont last past a few eps.

[TheDave]

The only thing that shocks me is that it wasn't NBC...

[cdesignmaster]

The Cavemen invite the Gecko over for dinner, the appetizers....fried geckos.

[KipCorrington25]

Max Headroom is rolling over in his place that they store useless old electronic gadgets from the the 80's.

[Taco John]

The terrorists have officially won.

[CBF1]

Couldn't agree more.

[Atlas]

I must admit Those commercials are pure genius. I just love watching them. I feel sorry for those damn Neandertals!!!!

[Rock Chalk]

Frodo Failed.
Bush Has THe Ring.

[Hogan11]

Meh...my reckoning is that it'll be a one season flop at best. Kudos to them though for being able to parlay that schtick into some sorta payday......as the Great Master once said: "Never give a sucker an even break".

[-Slap-]

90% of all entertainment is uninspired, regurgitated crap. That ratio might actually be higher in the medium of television. That said, if the show has gifted writers, it could be funny. If the show has lame writers, or, more likely, writers who feel they're too good for the material, it will suck badly.

If I remember its on, I'll watch the first episode with an open mind. I think you could milk a season out of just anachronisms alone. Probably the best thing they could do is focus on developing the characters beyond the obvious fish-out-of-water stage. Who knows if they'll get enough of a run to even try.

[watermock]

Isn't it rather hard to do character develpment on a caveman?

[Rock Chalk]

Isn't it rather hard to do character develpment on a caveman?

Well, we have 66,650 posts to judge.

[Needa Pass Rush]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii8g7XZG1G0&mode=related&search=

[Jana®]

I'm tired of the commercials already. The show is going to suck.

[Atlas]

I'm tired of the commercials already. The show is going to suck.

You're probably just biased because you dated a caveman once.

[Jana®]

ROFLMAO! Nah, he looked more like Joe Dirt.

[Atlas]

ROFLMAO! Nah, he looked more like Joe Dirt.

HAHHA OMG that's even worse than a caveman. You must be traumatized!

Was he a Chief's fan??

[rubaiyat]

Isn't it rather hard to do character develpment on a caveman?

Maybe. Hipster otherwise metro cavemen is enough of a juxtaposition for me to be somewhat interesting. Considering the neuroses already presented I could see a decent run for a season if they can keep it fresh.

[-Slap-]

Isn't it rather hard to do character develpment on a caveman?

I think the cavemen are going to be analogous to an unspecified minority group. If there's three of them, we'll have the guy who stars in all the commercials as the lead and he'll stay true to that character: pissed off at real and perceived slights all around him. This actor has pretty decent comic timing, so he could shine if they give him some sharp dialogue. I imagine his fellow cavemen will be a lot more laid back about things, which will provide a steady stream of conflicts for them to argue about.

I believe there is the potential for some interesting social commentary, as well as comedy, in this premise. I would prefer to see something different, rather than another sit-clone or reality show. I'll give it a chance.

[Bronx33]

I agree, the commercials are classic but it may get too redundant.


yep i expect this tv venture to fold fairly fast.

[Atlas]

I wonder if there are going to be some gay cavemen?? What about racist drug using caveman?? I see lots of possibilities here!!!

[epicSocialism4tw]

I'll check it out.

The commercials are fun.

It's just the type of schtick I hope succeeds because Lord knows America needs to lighten up.

[Bronx33]

I wonder if there are going to be some gay cavemen?? What about racist drug using caveman?? I see lots of possibilities here!!!


They will probably base the storyline on the average life of a KC fan.

[watermock]

Here is what is rather cool...you can make all kinds of stereotypes masked in the caveman without them complaining. That is, if they really DON'T exist.

Anything that saves us from yet another contrived "reality" show is fine with me. Honestly, I don't even watch network tV.

DAMN...did I miss Bingo night? Who's left on Survivor?

Why isn't Roc Hoover on prime time? BTW, he had so much makup on that he looked 20. Yes, it's Roc not Rock. They need to make his character a closet case. How did he accept that rediculous name? I guess when you posture for ESPN you can pretty much accept embarrasment.

This Caveman angle has potential, but simply punching in old sitcom lines with guys in costume isn't going to cut it.

Will they raid a Homo Sapiens camp for fresh girls?

[watermock]

If my doubts play out, they will drag out some old sitcom crap and put it on cavemen.

[Los Broncos]

HAHHA OMG that's even worse than a caveman. You must be traumatized!

Was he a Chief's fan??

Hilarious!

[Dr.5280]

I went shopping for insurance and Travelers beat the crap out of the lizard and the cavemen. Never buy the highly advertized product.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

I'm not sure why, but the caveman commercial where he's on the people mover in the airport makes me giggle. No words... just raw emotion. One of my top ten fav commercials.

[cutthemdown]

It's all a rip off of Dennis Millers character on SNL. Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer. It was one of the funniest bits on SNL at the time.

[cutthemdown]

I'm not sure why, but the caveman commercial where he's on the people mover in the airport makes me giggle. No words... just raw emotion. One of my top ten fav commercials.

I think that commercial is so good because everyone can relate to how you just kind of zone out when you or on those airport people movers. I'll tell you what I never feel quite myself on escalators, elevators, people movers etc. So while I'm watching that commercial im right there with caveman zoning out on the escalator, then he sees the poster for Geico and I can just picture what it would feel like to be there and be the Caveman. For that reason it makes me laugh. What a great commercial.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

It's all a rip off of Dennis Millers character on SNL. Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer. It was one of the funniest bits on SNL at the time.

Dear Professor Cutthemdown,

It wasn't Dennis Miller... but don't let simple fact distract from the nostalgic lecture.

Your pal,

Doc. B.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/22/Unfrozen_Caveman_Lawyer.jpg

[maven]

I'm not sure why, but the caveman commercial where he's on the people mover in the airport makes me giggle. No words... just raw emotion. One of my top ten fav commercials.

Agree. I really like that commercial. Just being on one of those people movers at the airport makes me laugh.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer is indeed one of the all-time greats, and is done by the late, great Phil Hartman.

Its funny that you guys brought that character up, I was just over at youtube looking for some clips. I couldnt find any.

RIP Phil Hartman. My fave comedian.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer is indeed one of the all-time greats, and is done by the late, great Phil Hartman.

Its funny that you guys brought that character up, I was just over at youtube looking for some clips. I couldnt find any.

RIP Phil Hartman. My fave comedian.

Phil Hartman was awesome. Maybe I'm easily amused, but his Frankenstein character cracked me up to no end. I can't recall the exact skit, but he was in a Christmas choir. Everyone else singing "Silent Night".... Frankenstein just blurting the occasional "Mehhhhhh!"

[-Slap-]

The Simpsons has never been the same without him.

[broncocalijohn]

You're probably just biased because you dated a caveman once.

I think the caveman bounced her out when he wanted to get back with Tina! I think the acting is great for those commercials. The look on caveman #1 when he walks by the poster in the airport is classic. Best is he has a wooden racket for tennis. SAY WHAT?

[broncocalijohn]

I think the cavemen are going to be analogous to an unspecified minority group. If there's three of them, we'll have the guy who stars in all the commercials as the lead and he'll stay true to that character: pissed off at real and perceived slights all around him. This actor has pretty decent comic timing, so he could shine if they give him some sharp dialogue. I imagine his fellow cavemen will be a lot more laid back about things, which will provide a steady stream of conflicts for them to argue about.

I believe there is the potential for some interesting social commentary, as well as comedy, in this premise. I would prefer to see something different, rather than another sit-clone or reality show. I'll give it a chance.

Groups you can make fun of and not worry about them bitching.....

Cavemen
The deaf
the mentally retarded
Alzheimer patients
white guys

[-Slap-]

I think the caveman bounced her out when he wanted to get back with Tina! I think the acting is great for those commercials. The look on caveman #1 when he walks by the poster in the airport is classic. Best is he has a wooden racket for tennis. SAY WHAT?

Exactly. Little touches like that are what make those spots funny to me.

Bjorn Borg probably didn't think it was that funny.......:)

[cutthemdown]

Dear Professor Cutthemdown,

It wasn't Dennis Miller... but don't let simple fact distract from the nostalgic lecture.

Your pal,

Doc. B.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/22/Unfrozen_Caveman_Lawyer.jpg

Oops i got actor wrong. Still though the point stands that it was a great bit and way before the Gieco commercials. Thanks for correcting me.

[cutthemdown]

Groups you can make fun of and not worry about them b****ing.....

Cavemen
The deaf
the mentally retarded
Alzheimer patients
white guys

Classic, absolutely classic. The toughest job in the country is being a white stand up comic.

[clarkster]

now i got the song stuck in my head...

[dbfan21]

My favorite will always be the first. " Nah, i dont have much of a appetite now thank you ". Hilarious!

My favorite is the one where the caveman yells, "Not cool!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5JV0Fs_GE8

It's at the very beginning of the video clip...check it out.

Hysterical!! ROFL!

For some reason, they never show that one anymore.

[watermock]

You would think being a comedian would be relatively safe.

Then we watch icons like Belushi, Farley, Andy Kaufman, Pryor mentally disbled, Gilda Radner, Terri Garr with MS, I think Marty Feldman is gone, not sure. Young Frankenstein/Old man of Raymond passed. Forget his name.

Hartman was priceless on the Simpsons.

[epicSocialism4tw]

Phil Hartman was awesome. Maybe I'm easily amused, but his Frankenstein character cracked me up to no end. I can't recall the exact skit, but he was in a Christmas choir. Everyone else singing "Silent Night".... Frankenstein just blurting the occasional "Mehhhhhh!"

That was one in a series of Frankenstein, Tonto, and Tarzan in various situations. I loved the one where they were on a talk show, and Frankenstein went crazy when the host asked him about fire. FIRE BAAAAAAAAAAD!

[epicSocialism4tw]

http://www.armyofmom.com/Frankenstein.jpg