Click & Clack, the Car Talk Guys, Come to the Small Screen
They've always said they had faces made for radio. Well, PBS must have taken them seriously because they've animated Tom and Ray Magliozzi, also known as The Tappet Brothers, and given them their own TV show!
The Car Talk guys may not show their faces, but they do lend their voices to their animated counterparts in the upcoming summer series based on their weekly NPR radio show.
Haven't heard of Car Talk? Wow, are you missing out! You don't even have to like cars or have a car problem to enjoy the radio show. At our house, the Car Talk hour is sacred and, even though it's my husband who's the car guy, I love listening to Tom and Ray, too. They're funny guys, but they really know their stuff, and they must be doing something right because their show is one of the most popular hours on National Public Radio each week.
"As the Wrench Turns" premiered Wednesday, July 9. To see if it's so bad it's already been canceled, check your local listings. (I've always wanted to say that!) Read on to learn more.
The Car Talk guys may not show their faces, but they do lend their voices to their animated counterparts in the upcoming summer series based on their weekly NPR radio show.
Haven't heard of Car Talk? Wow, are you missing out! You don't even have to like cars or have a car problem to enjoy the radio show. At our house, the Car Talk hour is sacred and, even though it's my husband who's the car guy, I love listening to Tom and Ray, too. They're funny guys, but they really know their stuff, and they must be doing something right because their show is one of the most popular hours on National Public Radio each week.
"As the Wrench Turns" premiered Wednesday, July 9. To see if it's so bad it's already been canceled, check your local listings. (I've always wanted to say that!) Read on to learn more.
Sneak a Peek at the Promo
"As the Wrench Turns"
Presented by PBS, starring Tom & Ray Magliozzi, the Car Talk guys.
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Who Are Click & Clack, the Tappet Brothers?
Read all about Tom and Ray Magliozzi on this lens!
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MIT grads. Musicians. Funny guys. Car buffs. Hosts of Car Talk on NPR. Tom and Ray. Click and Clack. The Tappet Brothers. (That's Ray on the left, big brother Tommy on the right.)
"As the Wrench Turns" on DVD!
Are we on top of things, or what? Pre-order for your Car Talk fan today!
Click and Clack's As the Wrench Turns
There isn't a whole lot to say about it yet, not even an image to show you, but the "As the Wrench Turns" DVD will be released on September 30, 2008. But wait! You can pre-order today and lock in the lowest price at amazon.com.
Do you have a Car Talk fan in your household? What a perfect gift this would make! Be among the first to own "As the Wrench Turns" on DVD by locking in your low price now! If the price is reduced between today and the release date, you will automatically receive the lowest price when the DVD is shipped.
Start your Christmas shopping early, or treat yourself. No Car Talk fan collection will be complete without it!
Another Promo
Hey, they really want you to watch this show!
It Isn't All Fun and Games
There's a Serious Message, too. Safety.
The executive producer of "As the Wrench Turns" has collaborated with AAMVA, the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, to add an element of driving safety to the program.
An important part of the show will be the communication of safety messages related to such issues as distracted driving, safety belts and teen driving, subject that have always been important to Tom and Ray.
Want to learn more about AAMVA? Visit their home page.
An important part of the show will be the communication of safety messages related to such issues as distracted driving, safety belts and teen driving, subject that have always been important to Tom and Ray.
Want to learn more about AAMVA? Visit their home page.
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Click & Clack on the Web
As the Wrench Turns, Car Talk, and more. Get the links here.
- As the Wrench Turns
- The official site of Click & Clack's new animated TV show, from PBS.
- Car Talk online
- Even though NPR wants to twist our tentacles when we say it, here's the official site of the show that started it all, "Car Talk" on National Public Radio.
- Who are Click & Clack?
- Read all about Tom & Ray Magliozzi, Click & Clack, the Tappet Brothers, on this Squidoo lens.
Blogging about "As the Wrench Turns"
You mean bloggers have actually heard of the show?
If they're blogging about it, you'll find it here. (If they're not, you won't.)
- As the Wrench Turns: My First Ah Sh*t Moment | AskBob
- As the Wrench Turns: My First Ah Sh*t Moment. Posted by topwrench on 11.20.09 at 08:49 AM. Let's face it, Oprah and her fans may have their aha moments, but I know that all mechanics have their ah sh*t moments. ...
- As the Wrench Turns: The Mechanic and the Tree
- Imagine 2 am on a brisk autumn morning at Logan.
- CLICK & CLACK'S AS THE WRENCH TURNS | Outsourcing | PBS
- PBS is bringing Tom and Ray Magliozzi, of ?Car Talk,? to TV with the new series CLICK & CLACK'S AS THE WRENCH TURNS. The animated sitcom, based on the hit NPR radio show, premieres Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 8:00-9:00 pm ET (check local ...
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- Susan, you pulled another great lens out of your hat! Have you been practicing magic again?
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- mulberry mulberry Jul 31, 2008 @ 10:16 am
- I don't listen to Car Talk routinely but I can see why they have a following, pretty humorous at times and of course informative. Good lens.
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- serendipityrose serendipityrose Jun 27, 2008 @ 4:15 pm
- Another great lens by Susan! I love Click and Clack! I can't wait to see their series!
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- Spook Spook Jun 27, 2008 @ 5:43 am
- It's embarrasing for us mere mortals to see how good you are at making lenses, well done and keep it up
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