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Motorcycle run ending for 'American Chopper'

Popular Discovery series to bid farewell in December

By Corey Levitan Nov 16, 2012 12:39PM
buddytv.com

There's an unwelcome surprise on the chopping block for "American Chopper" fans. According to Entertainment Weekly, the series -- one of the Discovery Channel's most popular since debuting as a 2002 special -- has been canceled. The last episode will be a previously announced, four-way build-off special called "The Revenge," which will air live from Las Vegas on Dec. 11.

 

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EW's report does not cite any specific reason for Discovery's decision. However, it notes that when the show was canceled before -- in 2010 by Discovery sister channel TLC -- "behind-the-scenes warring" was to blame. (Once the Teutuls -- Pauls Senior and Junior -- made up, TLC reordered the program as "American Chopper: Junior vs. Senior" before the series reverted to its original title and channel.)

 

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"American Chopper" helped pioneer the family-based docu-soap. Building motorcycles may have been how this father and son made their name, but arguing is what made them TV stars.

Because the series came back to life once before, fans are holding out hope for another rebuild.

How do you feel about the news?
 
"American Chopper" airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the Discovery Channel.

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Nov 24, 2012 12:02AM
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I certainly enjoyed the show and hope it will be picked up by someone else? This reality show sure is way better than other reality shows ie: Jersey Shore or Kardashians or Survivor shows or The Race etc... Good luck to the Teutuls and crews...
Nov 23, 2012 10:34PM
Nov 22, 2012 11:53AM
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Thanks for alowing me to respond to your perplexing problem; I thought the show when it first appeared "sucked" because of all the "cursing going on from the Father" but then after a while I realized it was just his way of articulating, and for a lack education and or decency for an on-air program.I firmly believe the producers after filming each segment had a heck of a time "editing" each one, to allow them to be aired in their respective time frames, some times it was hard to get the "gist" of what was going on with some of the shows. I'm sure the production people had to take him "aside" and iterate to him that he couldn't use that vernacular if he wanted to "i.e. continue" as an on-air prime time  television show, because no matter how much the producers "bleeped" out those certain adjectives that eventually the F.C.C. would step-in and tell them that particular show couldn't possibly continue as an on-air tv program, other wise when he toned it down it became watchable. I enjoyed it more when Paul Jr. finally got enough moxy in him to finally leave and go on his own as "Paul Jr.Productions" then it became even more enjoyable, but since they both "made-up" I had a feeling the show was "doomed" although it became a farely good one to view. I wish all who participated in its productions the best of luck and much success in their next respective endeavours.
Nov 22, 2012 5:11AM
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I enjoyed the show very much, sorry to see it go, but I hope the family was finally able to resolve all their issues and hopefully be a family again. I think it affected Mikey the most. Hopefully Vinnie and Cody kept their business running.
Nov 22, 2012 2:07AM
Nov 22, 2012 1:07AM
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Sorry to say it but they peaked YEARS  ago with the Black Widow or maybe even the Fire Fighter tribute bike. Every idea after was less and less interesting.
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i'm not going to up my prescription for my depression meds because they are going i agree with most of you it became like a soap opera with there arguing all the time
Nov 22, 2012 1:01AM
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A&E just lost Gene Simmons' Family Jewels not too long ago. Maybe they'll sign these guys up to make up for it.. lol
Nov 21, 2012 11:32PM
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I've watched a few shows and never liked the show at all...Senior and Junior are both a&&holes...
Nov 21, 2012 11:15PM
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At first it was a great show they really put there hearts into it.Now they put out a bunch of garbage that as long as you got the the money anyone could.They definitely lost originality they need to just hang it up.And be grateful they are rich from all of this and us! 
Nov 21, 2012 11:13PM
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I loved the show except for Jason Poole what an idiot . Vinnie is the man Paul Jr. isnt crap with out him. Wish they would bring back biker build off.  I will miss it.

Nov 21, 2012 10:16PM
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The show sure lasted a lot longer than I ever expected.  Same thing from week to week....Paul Sr and Paul Jr. arguing, screaming and yelling at each other, etc.  Paul Sr. breaking everything in site and acting like he was still on drugs, Jr. coming and going as he pleased without any reservations and taking advantage of the company wherever he felt like it.   And Mikey, yeah Mikey, 30 years old+ and still answers to the name of Mikey...enough said about him but worthless and useless does come to mind.  Most of the bikes they built were for nothing more than show and wouldn't make a long trip without breaking down or stopping for gas every 50 miles. 

Nov 21, 2012 10:06PM
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Love this show. I hope they can find a way to keep it on but I think the show lost something when father and son split up. Maybe they can get back together.
Nov 21, 2012 9:39PM
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Most of their builds were overdone kitsch anyway. They should go ask Jesse James how to build a real bike.  
Nov 21, 2012 9:26PM
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Stopped watching it years ago when there was more drama  than Motorcycle building... Became pretty stupidm after a few seasons.

 

Nov 21, 2012 9:22PM
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I enjoyed watching the show . I hope some other broadcasting channel takes them, so the show can go on Without the foghting it would be just some guys going to work building bikes . I've been to Rock Tavern where they were at first & to the new building . Very impressed .
Nov 21, 2012 8:58PM
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Discovery Channel is boring TV period.

Nov 21, 2012 8:53PM
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Good, as entertainment goes. I think it is "a little goes a long way" mentality, however, with the constant bickering. Perhaps a cartoon sequel would be as good, or better.
Nov 21, 2012 8:29PM
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WE ENJOYED THE SHOWS WHEN THEY HAD REAL MEN BUILDING REAL BIKES. FOR THE STUPID DRAMA WE HAVE HONEY BOO BOO. COME ON. BRING BACK THE BIKE BUILD-OFF.  
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