American Chopper canceled

[markem]

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2010/02/08/american-chopper-tv-show-canceled/

I've only seen a couple of episodes of this show and was never impressed with the "made for TV drama". I did think that they had some solid skills as builder though. News of the cancellation came through on my motorcycle mail list today.

Used to be a huge fan of Jesse James, but drifted away about the time he went Hollywood.

[chippewastud79]

Seems like that family has developed more problems because of the show than money from the show. Kind of tragic to watch the relationship between Sr. and Jr. and Mikey fall apart on TV. :hm

[elderboy02]

That show got horrible a year ago when Jr. left.

[replicant_argent]

Too much drama for me. Dad is wired wrong with rage issues, the boys are all showing signs of taking after Daddy's dysfunction. Making neat stuff = Great time. Acting like a spoiled 12 year old boy throwing a man sized tantrum for 35 of 50 minutes? No thanks.

[Mr.Erskine]

Never liked the show....

[nayslayer]

I actully live in the area, this has going on for a while. He seems like a decent guy in person, i just hope the huge showcase they just a built a year or so go send them all down the crapper. I know they were planning on a resturaunt there too, not sure how that will work out now

[Sr Mike]

Seems like that family has developed more problems because of the show than money from the show. Kind of tragic to watch the relationship between Sr. and Jr. and Mikey fall apart on TV. :hm

Problems were there long before the show.

Daddy is suing Jr. for his shares of OCC and $1 million on top of it.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Problems were there long before the show.

Daddy is suing Jr. for his shares of OCC and $1 million on top of it.

What is his basis for suing Jr.?

[icehog3]

Hope they have a fire sale on their bikes. ;)

[markem]

What is his basis for suing Jr.?

http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/american-chopper-lawsuit-paul-teutul-sr-sues-son-paul-jr-2544624.html

Here is the article. Many comments as well at the link.

The father/son team behind the hit TV series American Chopper may be heading to court. Paul Teutul, Sr. has filed a lawsuit against son Paul Teutul, Jr. over who has control of Orange County Choppers, the family company made famous by the long-running reality show. Paul Tuetul, Sr. claims his son misappropriated assets and took part in "competitive business activities" that damaged the company.


Through the Paul Teutel lawsuit, dad hopes to buy out his son's shares in Orange County Choppers. According to court documents, Paul Sr. sent a letter to his son saying that he was exercising his option to buy out his son's share in the company. According to Paul Sr., his son never complied.


Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul M. Teutul had a very public falling out, which was chronicled on American Chopper. In the Season 6 premiere, Paul Sr. and son had a contentious contract dispute, which led to Paul Jr.'s departure from the company. After a brief reconciliation, Paul Jr. left the OCC for good to explore other opportunities. In later episodes, Paul Jr. was seen working as a consultant at Orange County Choppers.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I understand now, thanks Mark.

[e-man67]

I had a chance to meet Sr and he seemed pretty cool...money gets the best of folks I guess. (look at Billy Lane of Choppers Inc, early on kinda humble and low key..then gets money and repeatedly acted like an ass and ends up killing someone drunk driving..he was THE most talented bike builder ever IMO) I did like the show early on..now it's just sad.

[Bruins Fan]

The show was ok up until Vinny left, he was doing all the work and had to deal with the two bozos:td

[GreekGodX]

Hope they have a fire sale on their bikes. ;)

That would be fantastic :tu

[Cigarcop]

The show was ok up until Vinny left, he was doing all the work and had to deal with the two bozos:td

Can't agree more about Vinnie,..... and for the rest...who gives a crap :)

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

The show was ok up until Vinny left, he was doing all the work and had to deal with the two bozos:td

I agree, he seemed like a good guy.

[newcigarz]

good riddance. I don't think they are a Ducati dealership anymore either.

[SDmate]

Vinnie & Cody started there own shop called V-Force Customs (http://www.vforcecustoms.com/)
they will also have a tv show starting soon

[marge796]

I was a fan at the beginning of the series but lost interest when JR & SR did nothing but scream at each other, all too familiar :(


Chris.....

[landhoney]

http://www.nowpublic.com/culture/american-chopper-lawsuit-paul-teutul-sr-sues-son-paul-jr-2544624.html

Here is the article. Many comments as well at the link.

The father/son team behind the hit TV series American Chopper may be heading to court. Paul Teutul, Sr. has filed a lawsuit against son Paul Teutul, Jr. over who has control of Orange County Choppers, the family company made famous by the long-running reality show. Paul Tuetul, Sr. claims his son misappropriated assets and took part in "competitive business activities" that damaged the company.


Through the Paul Teutel lawsuit, dad hopes to buy out his son's shares in Orange County Choppers. According to court documents, Paul Sr. sent a letter to his son saying that he was exercising his option to buy out his son's share in the company. According to Paul Sr., his son never complied.


Paul Teutul Sr. and Paul M. Teutul had a very public falling out, which was chronicled on American Chopper. In the Season 6 premiere, Paul Sr. and son had a contentious contract dispute, which led to Paul Jr.'s departure from the company. After a brief reconciliation, Paul Jr. left the OCC for good to explore other opportunities. In later episodes, Paul Jr. was seen working as a consultant at Orange County Choppers.

I had no idea about any of this, haven't seen the show in a while, obviously. Wow.

[AlohaStyle]

Maybe Jesse James just didn't care anymore after snagging Sandra Bullock?!? Now he's got a suga momma! LOL

[J0eybb]

Good, that show was falling down hill for a while now.

[NeuRon]

Seems like that family has developed more problems because of the show than money from the show.


Welcome to Reality TV. The end of lives before our eyes.. Thats what sells..

Paul Sr. can eat a Fat One. He is a douche

[Cigary]

Money, fame and Producers can kill anything. Had they just done a few seasons of this they'd have been much further ahead,,,they should retitle it and call it Family Greed!

[NeuRon]

Maybe Jesse James just didn't care anymore after snagging Sandra Bullock?!?



If i was him, i wouldnt have any reason to leave the house..

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

If i was him, i wouldnt have any reason to leave the house..

:r

[captain53]

That show got horrible a year ago when Jr. left.

:tpd:

[NCRadioMan]

Paul Sr. can eat a Fat One. He is a douche

Now that he has no relationship with any of his kids, including the son that has the steel business and was hardly on the show, one has to agree.

[MedicCook]

The show jumped the shark a long long time ago. They got too big too fast and it showed when everything came crumbling down on them.

[maverickdrinker]

it will be interesting to see if OCC survives now that TLC has cancelled the show. A good example of what fame and money can do to an unstable family.

[Val]

Well it was getting old and nothing but drama filled with lots of non motorcycle bullshit like Coleman grills, dog parks and Mikey's stupid comedy ****. Vinny was the only one with any sense and was smart enough to get out.

[Don Fernando]

Now that he has no relationship with any of his kids, including the son that has the steel business and was hardly on the show, one has to agree.

hey, wait a minute, I knew he had problems with Jr, but what happened between him and Mikey?

[MedicCook]

hey, wait a minute, I knew he had problems with Jr, but what happened between him and Mikey?

Mikey quit, went to rehab and is now trying to be a standup comic.

[elderboy02]

Mikey quit, went to rehab and is now trying to be a standup comic.

:tpd: And Mikey resented the fact that his father didn't want to try and have a relationship with him or Paul Jr.

[Don Fernando]

I missed that, rehab for what?

[e-man67]

Maybe Jesse James just didn't care anymore after snagging Sandra Bullock?!? Now he's got a suga momma! LOL

Jesse sold his business to Custom Chrome which makes aftermarket parts (mainly in China) for Harleys and V twins....he was smart.

[elderboy02]

I missed that, rehab for what?

Alcoholism

[tuxpuff]

I used to watch the show way back when...what were the circumstances under which Vinny left?

[mithrilG60]

I used to watch the show way back when...what were the circumstances under which Vinny left?

Tired of the BS and the negative effect it was having on his family. Cody left soon after and the two of them now own a custom bike business called V Force Customs (http://www.vforcecustoms.com/).