I thought this was a great reality show. The show was basically that this company was in the business of creating Objets d' Art from old airplane parts. Along the way they hired a receptionist (I think she was Russian). There was always some conflict between the business side of the equation and the artistic side. I watched it regularly. Unfortunately, along the way, one of the regular characters died, his name was Tim. I believe he had a heart attack or something, but it was very tragic because he was only in his 50's. I was sad when Tim died... I wish this show had continued. It was as good as most other reality TV shows, better than a lot of them.
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Regular "reality" TV filler.
cobram-126 February 2005
The basics: buy junk airplane parts, transform them into artsy furniture, and then try and sell them. The show is OK to watch, the characters aren't that interesting, there is no plot, and the conflicts are obviously staged, or at least pushed to add some interest. That being said, it makes some good background noise on a Sunday night when you've got the TV on and are working on something that doesn't need your full attention. I watch it because I like the way they transform junk into something artistic and useful. It's kind of like watching an info-mercial, no doubt this program has done wonders for the sales of the company profiled, Moto-Art.
Intelligent Version of the Motorcycle/Car Reality Series
RetPolicChief4 November 2008
Along the lines of the motorcycle/car creating reality series but with two big differences: 1) the medium they work with is historic aircraft parts instead of motor vehicles; and 2) the principals aren't simpletons. The series visited a number of aircraft "boneyards" that were fascinating to an aviation and/or history buff. The show also recorded the delivery of some very high ticket custom items to rich customers. The interpersonal relationships were interesting to watch. Donovan was the sometimes grumpy artist in chief while Tim, rest his soul, was the resident wild man. There was a cute secretary who attracted the principals like flies. (Guys are so predictable when a good-looking woman is involved.) I thought it was a great show. Since they were an educated bunch I guess it was doomed. You can never, ever underestimate the taste of the viewing public.
Please revive this show--
scott-benowitz13 February 2007
I really wish that the Discovery Channel would revive this show- I don't know how popular it was, which may have contributed to its having been canceled, but there really aren't too many companies that manufacture furniture from recycling old airplane parts- I have a pilots license, and I think that absolutely anyone who has an interest in aviation enjoyed this show- Pilots and aviators know all of the parts that are inside of an airplane, and I for one found it fascinating to see these become tables, lamps, chairs, etc.- Probably, anyone in furniture and home/ office decor related industries would also have enjoyed seeing this show continue- Even after the sudden and tragic death of one of the workers at Moto Art three years ago, I think that this show could still hold appeal for an audience in 2007-
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