Rosie Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Bye Bye... 'American Chopper' ends amid family legal battle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 NEW YORK – “American Chopper” is riding off into the sunset. The popular TLC series based on the feuding Teutul family and their custom-built motorcycle business is going off the air after six seasons. The Learning Channel said Wednesday that the final episode will air Thursday. The end isn't a surprise. Paul Teutul and his son, Paul Jr., have frequently fought on the air. The son recently left the New York-based Orange County Choppers to start his own business, and the two are in a court dispute over money. The network said that “the show has always been about building one-of-a-kind bikes and the drama of running a family business. The Teutuls will always be part of the Discovery family and we congratulate them on a tremendously successful series run.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airwolf Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Well...they did have a nice run for a while, figures it ends in a battle over money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA spirit rider Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 can they have any money left after building all those homes and shop? Cant be that much profit and a chopper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) That show always sucked. Edited February 11, 2010 by Scottdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianTrue Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Personally what I witnessed is the show had a lot of interest because of the chemistry between Paul Sr., Paul Jr. and Mikey along with the interesting bikes they generated. Then Paul Sr. developed the ego of a dictator and had the need for the cameras to display his beauty and bad ass side which alienated Paul Jr. and Mikey. The show started with 3.5 people and ended with many more including a glamorous new building. That God status has destroyed many of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airwolf Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 That show always sucked. Maybe but that clip you posted will always be funny as hell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Maybe but that clip you posted will always be funny as hell!! One of my favorites. That one, and a picture of a pretty titty little gal with a gun in her mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Resort Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Well, a few lawyers will get rich and the Teutul's will be stupid enough to give it to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badndn Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I met them once (kinda) and the Jr had a much bigger ego. Could have just been that day. Both thought they were the shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hasbin Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I don't think I will sleep tonight......... Then again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianTrue Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 All I can say is when a guy has the gall to show up in public on a talk show at night with a tank top to obviously show muscle I say something is up. It did seem like he did get in better shape over time but the ego in my opinion did over come him. I quit watching the show some time ago but would find myself in the last couple months watching it if it was on. The fact that I saw Jr. dedicating a new dog playground during the show a week or so ago during the show tells me they were still working together some way or another. I still would rather it be around when I want it for my entertainment. Yes self centered I am I supposed. Makes sense I own an Indian Chief doesn't it? Safety first comes first no matter what. Take care please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micmac Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 They liked the NY Yankees, Yankees suck! I hated their show, except Mikey. I never saw one bike they built I liked, it was like "The Emporer's New Clothes" every time they showed a new bike, they all sucked. The ol man was horrible to the kids and his Mamma,who the fuck would let their Mamma live in an old folks place if they had the money he had, Punk he claimed to be a recovering alcoholic, it appeared he needed a drinky-poo. Good riddance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhorse Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 The show had its funny moments! They did at least one or two projects with Indians. I think it was mplate and Mean Gene that saw Sr at the big Gilroy garage sale. I wasn't paying attention that the show was still on, but if Jr left to start another business, then the whole thing "jumped the shark" anyway. You guys would probably be just as big d*cks if you were in the same position with the money, show, and cameras! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Long before the show, Sr. threw a wrench at a friend of mine after Sr. was shown he didn't line up an engine and transmission properly. Fuck the whole bunch of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Chief Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 One of my favorites. That one, and a picture of a pretty titty little gal with a gun in her mouth. This post is worthless with out pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injun Pete Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 GREED WILL DO IT EVERY TIME...NEVER WATCHED THE SHOW...WASN'T INTERESTED IN THEIR KINDA BIKES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Loco Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 This post is worthless with out pictures We realize what the sun's all about When the lights go out...lights go out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KwiyiFkQmg&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wq4YQ2K7oQ&feature=related Lights have gone out due to greed and vanity WDF? http://www.animatedpiston.com/Evo.htm<-----<<<CLICK IT PS/SD: If Sr had connected with that wrench, bet he wouldn't have survived to make the show... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Loco Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 don't it hurt so bad when you're standin in the sun in the bottom of your heart you don't love no one you can be oh so mean I just can't see, no in between you know what the sun's all about when the lights go out what a way to live back of your class end of the line always last you can be oh so mean I just can't see, no in between you know what the sun's all about when the lights go out see the moon see the stars from your lonely seat in your lonely cars you can be oh so mean I just can't see, no in between you know what the sun's all about when the lights go out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFDIZ-oVcUA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcv79wINlAc&feature=related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONMYI Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Too bad.. Hated wachinin em bicker; they were about as disfunctional as ya could get as a family unit.. Toot-a-loo Tuetuls, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blu Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 If they weren't dysfunctional I don't think they would have been given a TV show. No one wants to watch someone being nice to someone else. Just not that interesting. If you dobut me, please take note of Jerry Springer or Maury Povich. The crap on those shows make the Tuetels look normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 my take... Paul Sr was always an asshole and dictator personality...how he ran the steel business that allowed him to start the motorcycle shop busines Paul Sr was likely showing effects of Steroid Rage...as he is considerably smaller now than he was during first few years....since he got married actually as I bet the wife made him stop or he had some health issues with enlarged heart or something that made him stop. Paul Jr is a ego maniac...likely from never being able to get praise from his father but also the fruit dont fall too far from tree. He was the TALENT in his mind when really Rick and Vinnie were the real talent. Who would want one of their bikes to actually ride after all the rigging that Paul Jr had to do for things to work right half the time. Definitely SHOW PIECES not daily riders. Mikey has no skill other than comic relief but he has a big ass house for him to talk to himself in....failed as musician, artist, bike builder and now is trying comedy and sucks as well. Rick....will work somewhere...maybe with Vinnie...maybe Paul Sr will start over in building old school bikes by hand...who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Loco Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 What A Fuckin' Shame!!! (That's sarcasm, folks) Pretty much saya it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottdog Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) If they weren't dysfunctional I don't think they would have been given a TV show. No one wants to watch someone being nice to someone else. Just not that interesting. If you dobut me, please take note of Jerry Springer or Maury Povich. The crap on those shows make the Tuetels look normal. Why do you think we keep coming back to this forum, to learn about our bikes? . That show always sucked. Maybe but that clip you posted will always be funny as hell!! One of my favorites. That one, and a picture of a pretty titty little gal with a gun in her mouth. This post is worthless with out pictures Edited February 11, 2010 by Scottdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian T Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Fizzle Nuts.....all of 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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