How HORRIBLE Mismanagement RUINED American Gladiators
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That's so crazy $500 an episode and asking for a raise after multiple successful seasons resulted in getting fired. Pure evil right there.
Power Rangers were making minimum wage in the first years in the US and that show was huge.
crazy how this guy still thinks 'simular' is a word.
Whattya mean
@@TyyTheFlyGuyfacts they were getting paid pennies compared to what the show grossed
In the 80s that’s not so bad….
That Boy Flemlo Steppin' Out The Realm Of Football. . . I'm All For It! 💪🏾🔥
Facts!
Need to step out that Cincy gear and put on that MIDNIGHT GREEN!!!!! FLY EAGLES FLY!!!!!! GO BIRDS!!!!!!
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Agreed! I've been waiting on someone to cover this, the. I saw it was Flemlo! Let's Go ☄️☄️☄️
I used to watch the football stuff but got a way but this story came on the fed
Because of the way Flemlo presents his stories he can definitely venture into areas other than football
Basically dude just knows how to make a story feel relatable
Yes.. And he researches so well
Yeah man, I don't even watch football. Or sports. But somehow saw his channel about 4 years ago and watch. Dudes got a gift
Flemlo is a Beast, I really enjoyed watching his videos 👍🏿👍🏿
A different video but it was just as good as any other of Flemlos vids
And to think this dude started out playin NCAA football 14 on ps3 lmao
My brother and I would go out into the back yard after that 89 season and play breakthrough and conquer every Sunday after watching. He would be Gemini. I was Craig Williams. The best of times. I love the 80s and really miss my brother.
Gemini and Blaze were my favorites. My brother liked Nitro and Zap. We both thought Titan sucked.
One of my childhood memories was when we went to my friend's basement and recreated a whole American Gladiators studio with the tennis balls and stations. It was fun.
@@EricK-dn7pz cool for assault?
@jbizz80 Big Nasty! I agree, He was a subpar Gladiator, but a true Titan in Rollerjam!
Is your brother in heaven or is he around if hes around remind him
I auditioned for the remake which they held at Gold's Gym in Venice. By this time, it was a unionized show. I got a callback to appear at the Lankersheim office up the street from Universal Studios. I got a standing ovation and was told told "We'll be in touch with you next week." I never heard back from them again.
That's tight, thanks for sharing..and sorry it didn't work out.
Considering how AG operated, that may be a blessing, to be honest with you. Health is wealth.
@@CarbideSixThe op is talking about the reboot which was ran way better and paid good. May not have been a blessing and may have been a tough cut.
I hate when audition companies do that shit
If that's the one hosted by Hulk Hogan, that makes sense. The original was syndicated and that remake on NBC, makes sense they'd have more structure, not because NBC is so benevolent and kind, just because more eyes would be on a network shows production.
No NFL/College stuff for a while=just do whatever
And I'm here for it
"Every show has it's own life."
The Simpsons has been on since I was 10.
I was born 84. Yet still have diffuse memories of the 80s version of them. It was noticeable that the producers retained their successful staff for a long time. Imagine the producers of AG had the same mindset.
Wait til you hear about SNL, the Tonight Show, and General Hospital.
It was only good for 6 seasons
The Simpsons and SNL need to have a final season because…SNL tan it’s course in the 90s and The simpsons hasn’t been funny in over 20 years.
@@bradsanders407no love for Days of Our Lives, The Price is Right, Jeopardy or Wheel of Fortune..? /s
My uncle Mike Diaz won American Gladiators in like '87-'88. This was a fun one Flemlo. Que the Wayne.
Your uncle survived the Dark Ages of TV?
Respect 🍺 🍺 🍺
@@CarbideSix he won the whole thing, but now I’m wondering if the Gladiators were washed and the producers were recruiting UNCLE MIKE!?
@@JamisonRelapse Fam, considering what the OG’s had and are still going through, your Uncle was blessed to not join in that, because MY GOD, the producers were so grimey here, it makes Vince McMahon look like a damn B-tier villain.
@@CarbideSix I gotta tell Unc he the JCole of Gladiators.😉 The DISRESPECT 🤣
I remember this show it was nuts. Great way to fill in the off season flem!
There was also a reboot in 2008. Mike O'Hearn is the only individual to be a Gladiator on both the original (1989-1996) (as Thor) and the 2008 series (as Titan).
That dude is a dumb
tren is a crazy substance
@@lt1940 what? Ohearn is natty.
@blockededited8280 boys on that all natural juice. Probably just eats bull testicles like liver king.
It's incredible how we keep making the same stupid mistakes forever
Sad to say, most humans will be that way. MOST people on top will talk down to those below. NOT ALL!!! But most. I go through that at every job I’ve had to the youth sports team my son is currently on.
It's not a mistake. It's capitalism and white supremacy.
These aren’t mistakes, it’s on purpose. It’s the greed of man that causes these issues.
They need to redo this show.
They did. Recently actually @sammythatbul1667
I watched this show as a kid. I loved all the competitions, from the joust to the gauntlet (I think that's what it was called). As a child I never thought about the potential danger associated with them. It wasn't until I heard you say, "knocked from a 15ft platform" or "fall 20 feet" that it hit me how crazy some of these competitions actually were.
Honestly bro you branching out from football is cool. I always appreciate your hard work and the takes you give in things. I know some people may only want you to cover football centric stories, but I'm on board with you branching into whatever else you feel like would make a good video. I know you'll do right by whatever or whoever you cover. I feel like it's an untapped opportunity for you to rake in more views. Us in the core audience will be here watching and so will more people.
I 100 % agree 👍
I remember being in absolute awe of the gladiators when I was a kid. I'd watch on that little 18" tube TV and on that tiny TV they looked like giants. I was awestruck every episode and glued to the TV. I wanted the toys so I could be a gladiator, every kid did. Now I think of the money they must have made from the show itself, merchandise, live promotions and every other angle they pushed and it breaks my heart knowing that my childhood heroes were treated so damn poorly. Those men and women kept a generation engaged and entertained and got us all outside and in the gym striving to be healthy. They deserve so much more than they were given. They WERE the show. I don't remember anyone that cared about the contestants. I can't name a single one, but I still remember every single one of the gladiators.
All the actors and actresses of the Power Rangers experienced similar treatment from the producers of their show as well. You ever wondered why Jason, Zach and Trini(RIP) left during the second season?
Yes, this is what I was thinking, too. I grew up on Power Rangers. I also read that the actor who played Billy, David Yost, was treated unfairly because he was gay. After Yost left the show, he attempted to change his sexual orientation with conversion therapy for two years. Eventually, he had a nervous breakdown that resulted in his psychiatric hospitalization for five weeks. After he checked out, he moved to Mexico for a year and eventually accepted his sexuality.
I also read that the actor who played Tommy, Jason David Frank, committed suicide in 2022.
@@RonnieM90 yeah he did a year ago RIP
@@RonnieM90 you know what's gayer than going to conversion therapy?
@@RonnieM90Nobody likes a quitter.
That's nuts that they thought the Gladiators weren't important. The entire reason I watched and enjoyed it was seeing how well the contestants did. The thing that makes that important is if the gladiators are consistent and important.
I remember watching this show as a kid in the 90s.. I even had some of those action figures that were in the video I had Nitro and Laser. It was damn near a tradition of watching every season of American Gladiators. Then one day it was just different.. You didn't see the same ones that you were used to watching on TV. It's a damn shame how some of them went and spiraled to addictions, and stuff but its amazing that they're still together and cared for one another. Side note Ice is still fine as hell SHEEEESH.
I remember it was filmed in Universal Studios theme park here in Hollywood, they ask people in the park to watch the show, if you made enough noise and got excited they would give you a free tshirt.
There was also this American Gladiators-like show called Battle Dome from 1999 to 2001. Terry Crews was on it as well as Michael O'Hearn.
Yup T-Money. I remember he had his entourage jump one of the other Battle Dome people. It might have been Michael O’ Hearn 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I watched more Battle Dome than American Gladiators, it was like ECW vs WCW!
The conclusion of this story gave me chills🥶. I feel so inspired that these warriors pushed through, stuck together and prevailed. I Did Not expect this story to end on such a feel good note. This made my Sunday Afternoon. Stellar work FlemLo💯🙌🏾👍🏾👏💯💯
Always🔥
As Sheamus says in the WWE, this is going to be a banger!
after banger
Respect to the Gladiators but nobody stopping me on my Assault run, im built different 😤
i feel u bro lol
🤣 not built in reality pure fantasy 😂😂😢
Everyone always says what they could have done! I used to always say show me! Now that I am older I just say you’re the man!! Nobody, I mean nobody wants to hear a dude say what they could have done!
No Gladiator would stop me, id probably trip at fall before the first one touches me.
Nice,haha
Flemlo bro the humility and empathy you put into your videos when speaking about the athletes you cover is amazing. You really do connect with the human emotion and struggle that these people go through. So awesome you can translate that through the video! Great work as usual!
Who else remembers Battle Dome that was my favorite “Gladiator” formatted show. T-Money was a beast and the Jamaican guy defending the spinning pyramid broke a contestant leg in half Joe Theismann style. That show was wild.
Terry Crews was T Money
@@MyNameIsUnavailable Yes I know that. He will always be T-Money to me or Dwayne Camacho Best President of the United States of America ever.
When T Money and Battle Dome invaded WCW
I saw that
Kuda was the Jamaican guy and yes he was a beast!
To simply say, yes it was the love and lust of greed for money and horrible business management! I remember the show, it was a rarity back then.
What makes me upset is that they waited several seasons later to pay and safety for the Gladiators.
I'm a huge supporter if anyone of Icons sue ALL of the former Producers for back pay and medical bills!
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You hit on the NFL later in the video. The roster (and roster cap) needs to expand if the seasons are going to get longer.
Non football related Flem? Had to check it out even though I’m flower shopping with my wife and MIL 😂
This is a cry for help😂
@@peyton176 … . . . …
Don’t let her catch you. 😂
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I used to LOVE watching American Gladiators. It was a really entertaining show. I tried to watch the remake of it several years ago but it just wasn't the same. They really could have had a long running highly watched show
Considering Flemlo covers football, and a lot of the Gladiators were former football players, this is a fitting thing to cover, while not being football, I'd say.
But with constant physical abuse, drug use, and under payment, there is definitely a connection between AG, football, and even pro wrestling.
need that Pt2 Vince Young
American Gladiators was huge in Canada 🇨🇦. I remember making my own obstacle courses in my back yard and Basement.
I know this isn't the same sport, but I'm reminded of when Detroit Lions legend Calvin Johnson (aka Megatron) retired. He had some jabs for both the Lions team and the league as a whole.
He accused the Lions brass of constantly pressuing team doctors to clear players for action that they knew weren't healthy yet. Calvin placed almost all of the blame on the team, rather than the medical staff.
And he accused the league of not giving a sh1t about player safety, well-being, or longevity, despite all their virtue-signaling about supposed high-tech protective gear, concussion research, etc. He said the league treats players like disposable pawns.
Those who are in charge as whole shouldn’t be in charge all across the board.
BRO!!! I love how you just branched off to cover something not football. You are a great story teller and shouldn't limit yourself! QUE DA WAYNE!
The part that I find so messed up is that the gladiators' images were used for toys, without them seeing anything back from that. That's so stupid.
I'm so glad this showed up in my recommendations. I saw the documentary was on Netflix and was like "hell yeah, I'm watching that, but not now" then never watched it because it disappeared and I don't watch a lot of TV. Now I'm cleaning my kitchen listening to CZcams documentaries. Thanks for making this.
This man can talk about grass growing and I’ll listen. Your doing an amazing job thank you.
There was a derivative show that Terry Crews was in that crossed over with WCW that was really good. That show needs a deep dive
Battle Dome
I auditioned for the remake and the producers were some of the most smug D Bags you would ever have to deal with. When it came down to it after it was all said and done, the one lady said i wasn't "Native" enough and i wasn't picked haha thank God
All these years later. Your sports and sport themed analysis is always on point. It’s no wonder you grew to be such a large channel. Incredible stuff
FlemLo does it again! Great work brother, captivating to say the least.
Flemlo with a non NFL related video. Good for you bro. Great video. You basically explained the last four seasons of Game of Thrones at the 29 minute mark.
This entire story is wild… I haven’t seen the documentary but listening to you speak so much sense and realize they basically did the exact opposite is blowing my mind.
I appreciate the fact that it’s something new and outside football, great content bro
Time for FlemLo to cover nuffle's sacred game. Blood bowl. What happens when fantasy football becomes literal, players can die, and you are at the mercy of nuffle.
Sheeeeeiiit I'd listen to Lo do a video on my little pony, i swear 😂
Thank you for all the hard work bro!
This is a crazy story gonna have to check out the doc. Sucks the gladiators were treated that poorly I really enjoyed seeing old re runs of this show growing up.
Loved this show as a kid. So disheartening to hear how hard it was for the talent. Especially, after all the hours of entertainment they brought to so many. Thanks for a great video.
I grew up watching this show!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Basically them gladiators were working for diddlers straight up . No vaseline or food my my my least he gave em matching outfits and Ciroc.😂😂😂😂😂😂
That is great example of how little people in power refuse to see who is actually keeping them in power
I know football is the main focus of your channel. But I love that you stepped out for a sec. This was a great video and shined spotlight on the gladiators. I grew up with this show, so this was awesome. I hope you consider doing more vids like this every once in a while.
I'm surprised [& glad] that they didn't get CTE
Remember Spike TV's Most Extreme Elimination Challenge (MXC). That was the best action show 😂
I still watch it on Tubi.
In regards to the medical, in that era only big schools might have a trainer on the sidelines for a high school football game. Having an ambulance on site was considered adequate. In my case, I did my own tape jobs. Some coaches might help you, but that was it.
Dude, that was a really well made mini documentary you made brother. I’m very impressed. I’m not sure what your background is, but you got some talent. Production, talking points etc, everything was perfect. You tell a good story my friend. Keep doing what you doing.
I'll be here when FlemLo covers pro wrestling.
Ill be there too.
The documentary pisst me off real bad them producers got so much money and they got nothing they didn’t have no doctors no medical at all
You sir do an excellent job telling these stories and painting the pictures so we can relate to the situation. I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work bro!!✌🏾👏🏾
Thanks for education!!! I didn’t know nothing about this show now makes sense how this was the foundation of
Shows I grew up up watching like wipeout
May god bless anyone who reads this comment 🙏🏾🙏🏾
God blesses the fruitful.
May God bless you as well!
A Pro Wrestling Flemlo episode this NFL offseason? The comparisons is a great tease if you’re planning on doing an episode like that.
I'm glad you did this video. I watched the Netflix special but your perspective is always eye opening and entertaining.
My mom and I went to see them on tour. Storm smiled and waved at us as they left the building. It was very exciting. Now seeing this makes you think about what they were going through..
Love your video. There's a video about Futurama that gives credence to your theory about shows becoming popular. Matt Groningen said after Futurama took off, the execs at fox, whom never had faith in the show and hated it frim the beginning started acting like they came up with everything that made the show popular. I've said it many times, execs getting involved with movies, music, or books will always make something not so bad into complete dumpsters full of diapers during the summer. Before the film Heaven's Gate, studios were mostly hands off. After the huge loss the film Heaven's Gate had, they decided to go full meddling. It eventually creeped into TV. Music got shaffted by Tipper Gore and the PMRC, while books have gotten the shaft since the printing press was invented but was wrapped up in the whole comic books are evil scare of the 40s to 60s. There are a million ideas that come to thease execs every day that always leaves me wondering how many great shows, movies, albums, or books I missed out on because some exec didn't think that it would get them a good enough bonus at the end of the quarter.
I had a hugest childhood crush on Sunny and Zap, So to hear that this is what they went through is really upsetting to me. This was the show that convinced me that the general Idea floating around during that time that women were weak was flawed and that given the chance they could out shine a lot of men at the same tasks and sports. I dare say it help shaped my world view on equality and equity. There were days other dudes would temporarily convince me that my beliefs were wrong and make me question why I believed it, and then Id remember a clip of this show and watching not just those 2 but all the women, including some of the contestants competing for glory. I hope they know that, even if they weren't getting paid a lot, that they were helping in changing the landscape on gender equality for a lot of people.
I like how you gave this tragic story a twist, and ended it on a high note!!!
He had the type of hair that made you a star in the late 80s”
Bro you NAILED that line, along w several others. Glad you did this vid, I don’t watch football and otherwise would have never discovered this channel
This was put together really, really well, man. Salute and subscribed.
He was also “swole up, dole up”
Great job telling this story! Thoroughly enjoyed!
being an 80s kid these ppl were like gods and heros, great content and video
Thanks for the years of amazing content 🙏
I didn't think I could respect these people any more than I did when I was idolizing them as a kid, but watching Muscles & Mayhem made them damn near saints in my mind 🙏🏽
We need to get this man to a million subscribers for real it's been too long
Grew up watching American Gladiators, I appreciate this one.
I remember watching this show as a little girl. I only watched it for Gemini, Turbo and Nitro. I was hooked 😂.
The Producers of this show would excel at being Management at UPS.
Bro...this show was a huge part of my childhood! Every time it's come back, I've been hyped, but it never lasts
Really enjoy how you lay out a situation 👍 you offer a lot of insight and inject reason and common sense - easy sub, many thanks 😎
Gotta love the evolution of Flemlo! Giffted storyteller no matter the subject.
Mr Flemlo, you are the best storyteller ever, you never gloss over details, and you humanize the subjects.
Thanks for your service
I used to love this show and your video really made me realize I was always more of a fan of the gladiators then the contestants. Your editing is impeccable 👌🏾.
Well done, My Dude. American Gladiators was one of those special shows I got to see when going to my grandmother's house. I had hoped for the revival but then I remembered the classic and knew it could never measure up. Hearing about the athlete's struggles really puts things into perspective. Well put together. Thank you
Did you know how to rhyme she was like look at those lights because they're in those tights
Nitro was married to Linda Cevallos former actress on Young and the Restless!
You put a ton of heart into your videos and it shows. Thanks for another great one!
This honestly was one of my favorite episodes you’ve done.
This is top tier content. Some of the best Flemlo work ever. We need the occasional video like this.
Great video. I loved this show as a kid and watched it all the time. It's a shame to see how poorly the gladiators were treated. They deserved so much better.
Bro I’ve been watching you for years & I gotta tell you this was one of the best episodes you’ve ever done! Give us more like this!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you, Flemlo, for forever dropping that knowledgeable heat. I grew up watching A.G. in the 90s. I'm definitely gonna have to check out that documentary.
Bro, this video hits hard. At the end of the day, we are human after all that want a decent respect for what we love doing..Thanks for this work, Flem!
I remember watching the gladitors as a kid. It was one of my favorite shows
Flemlo! This is why i rock with this brotha. This is real journalism boi! Keep this diverse content coming.
Dude the Grinch thing was perfect
Yeah it was😂😂
At dis point i want Flemlo to do a biography about my life🙌🏾
Keep up the good work my Brother👏🏾💯🤜🏾🤛🏾
The challenger from the very first season was the size of a prime Eddie George and he decimated those gladiators 😆
I would love AG to have a revival and treat their talent right. Something like that would absolutely be a hit in the age of streaming.
I don't know much about the 2008 revival, but I'm willing to bet that a lot of the same problems cropped up on that one, too.
Keep this up man! You're a great storyteller no matter what the subject is!
I think this is the first video of yours I've seen, I appreciate your research, common sense, and delivery.
I used to watch this on some Saturdays, didn't really keep track of it. I know more about it now than I ever did. All I can really say now, is I hope those arrogant producers learned something from it. And I hope the gladiators landed on their feet.
Glad you did this video! I watched the documentary recently
I remember Malibu getting banished to the shadow realm in the Cannonball. It was pretty much the beginning of the end for him on the show,.
I loved this show as a kid! I had a serious crush on some of those women!! 😍
Flemlo, you're killin it, man!! So awesome!!!