Car Talk guys get animated series

[AtomicCEO]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080630/ap_en_...v_click___clack

 

Tom and Ray voice their animated selves in the TV series, executive-produced by Howard Grossman. But "As the Wrench Turns" deviates from "Car Talk's" successful format. No phone calls from distressed car owners, no long bouts of brotherly banter, no silly signature "Puzzler" or "Stump the Chump" jokes. Instead, the show plays out like a family-friendly "Family Guy" or "The Simpsons."

 

Story lines include Click and Clack's loony fundraising efforts for their bankrupt radio network — which involves their joint run for the White House — plus outsourcing their radio show to India and creating the first-ever pasta-fueled motor vehicle.

 

And unlike their NPR series, which is definitely a two-personality affair, "Wrench" turns on an expanded cast of characters, including oddball auto mechanics Crusty, Fidel and Stash; perky young radio producer Beth; and the brothers' chunky female garage receptionist and bookie, Sal.

 

I will watch this. I'm a fan. I realize this makes me a nerd.

Edited July 1, 2008 by AtomicCEO

[rajncajn]

My wife loves their radio show, this'll make great points.