I think the gecko would make a heck of a roommate too. They could have the AFLAC duck down the hall as \”the gossiper,\” live near a giant rock by the statue of liberty and the cavemen\’s job could be making red umbrellas in a factory owned by a fat guy who works for Chubb Insurance.
This is a dumb idea for a show. It reminds me of the movie \”Encino Man.\” Berkshire Hathaway can afford the waste though, right? Maybe they can bring in Ringo Starr as he has cavemen experience. In any case, the idea of taking commercial characters to a T.V. show level is interesting. Truth be told, I\’d rather see the AFLAC duck in a sitcom!
The first time the networks tried this, they used the Prudential Rock; they filmed it from muliple angles and even included an overhead shot from a helicopter, but it didn\’t hold the audience and didn\’t make it past pilot status. That, and Rock Hudson coming out of the closet doomed this shortsighted series from any commercial success.
The second attempt involved the Travellers umbrella, but there was confusion in the test audience, as most thought they were watching a special about the Morton Salt Girl turned secret agent.
I hate Geico and ALL of there advertising. What does a gecko or a caveman have to do with insurance? The commercials are irritating. I guess you can\’t blame them though. It gets all of those simple-minded people to call for a quote not realizing they will pay more because of their lack of education or their blue-collar job. A+ for Geico in the art of trickery. Did I mention I hate the Gecko?
I have wished this. That guy who plays the caveman really makes the commercial. If it is well written, it can be a success. I for one look forward to it!
As an independent agent I am tickled to death everytime I see one of their commercials. You can not turn on the TV without seeing a GEICO advertisement. Even when I watch a hockey game I see their name on the boards. They are paying more in advertisement $$$$ then it would cost them to sell through agents. They are cutting out the middle man in exchange for high advertisement costs. After all, if you do not have agents peddling your product you have to get the name out somehow. I like the commercials. They make me laugh. However, it is sad that they are turning such a complicated product into a commodity. That is the true error on their part.
Back to subject…I do not think the show will be successful. Sounds pretty stupid.
What makes it funny is the irony. He is not \”thawed\” or backward in any way, but is in fact, quite sophisticated. His disgust is in being stereotyped. He doesnt talk in UGHS but wears Armani and plays tennis. He has a really cool apartment which reflects his hipness. See it on cavemanscrib.com. His choice in music is right off RadioParadise.com and just as hip.
I could enjoy Ringo Starr in \”Caveman\” and I liked Brendan Frazier in \”Encino Man\” because they were intended to be fictional farce; however, I don\’t think I\’ll enjoy a sitcom about cavemen \”struggling\” with modern living because it will be a transparent attempt to espouse platitudes about racial prejudice and bigotry without any real substance. Can\’t they find something better to do with their money or is the american viewer only willing to follow along with this, simply because they recognize the characters? I\’d rather see something along the lines of Dickens, about real life….and not the so-called \”reality shows\” where the only thing people show are their assinine self-absorbed selves….
I think the gecko would make a heck of a roommate too. They could have the AFLAC duck down the hall as \”the gossiper,\” live near a giant rock by the statue of liberty and the cavemen\’s job could be making red umbrellas in a factory owned by a fat guy who works for Chubb Insurance.
it\’s not so easy being a caveman. That fire thing took it out of us; then the wheel, and now they want me to use a computer?
This is a dumb idea for a show. It reminds me of the movie \”Encino Man.\” Berkshire Hathaway can afford the waste though, right? Maybe they can bring in Ringo Starr as he has cavemen experience. In any case, the idea of taking commercial characters to a T.V. show level is interesting. Truth be told, I\’d rather see the AFLAC duck in a sitcom!
I am wondering if they are holding casting calls….me want to be star
maybe the 3rd time is a charm…
The first time the networks tried this, they used the Prudential Rock; they filmed it from muliple angles and even included an overhead shot from a helicopter, but it didn\’t hold the audience and didn\’t make it past pilot status. That, and Rock Hudson coming out of the closet doomed this shortsighted series from any commercial success.
The second attempt involved the Travellers umbrella, but there was confusion in the test audience, as most thought they were watching a special about the Morton Salt Girl turned secret agent.
Who do you think would sponsor this show? Wouldn\’t it be ironic if Allstate or State Farm put a few ads on this show?
wouldn\’t it be cool to have Geico lizard as the roommate…now your talking a show
You order the duck. I don\’t have much of an appetite for this idea either.
I hate Geico and ALL of there advertising. What does a gecko or a caveman have to do with insurance? The commercials are irritating. I guess you can\’t blame them though. It gets all of those simple-minded people to call for a quote not realizing they will pay more because of their lack of education or their blue-collar job. A+ for Geico in the art of trickery. Did I mention I hate the Gecko?
I have wished this. That guy who plays the caveman really makes the commercial. If it is well written, it can be a success. I for one look forward to it!
As an independent agent I am tickled to death everytime I see one of their commercials. You can not turn on the TV without seeing a GEICO advertisement. Even when I watch a hockey game I see their name on the boards. They are paying more in advertisement $$$$ then it would cost them to sell through agents. They are cutting out the middle man in exchange for high advertisement costs. After all, if you do not have agents peddling your product you have to get the name out somehow. I like the commercials. They make me laugh. However, it is sad that they are turning such a complicated product into a commodity. That is the true error on their part.
Back to subject…I do not think the show will be successful. Sounds pretty stupid.
Dont the two Cavemen seem gay? Is this really family programming?
How in the world does anyone seem gay?
They seem no gayer than you Hal.
What makes it funny is the irony. He is not \”thawed\” or backward in any way, but is in fact, quite sophisticated. His disgust is in being stereotyped. He doesnt talk in UGHS but wears Armani and plays tennis. He has a really cool apartment which reflects his hipness. See it on cavemanscrib.com. His choice in music is right off RadioParadise.com and just as hip.
I could enjoy Ringo Starr in \”Caveman\” and I liked Brendan Frazier in \”Encino Man\” because they were intended to be fictional farce; however, I don\’t think I\’ll enjoy a sitcom about cavemen \”struggling\” with modern living because it will be a transparent attempt to espouse platitudes about racial prejudice and bigotry without any real substance. Can\’t they find something better to do with their money or is the american viewer only willing to follow along with this, simply because they recognize the characters? I\’d rather see something along the lines of Dickens, about real life….and not the so-called \”reality shows\” where the only thing people show are their assinine self-absorbed selves….
Now that\”s funny! Thanks for the laugh!
Yea, I Think they are gay too. Its two guys and they are portrayed as boyfriends. Havnt you seen the commercial? Especially when thy are at the party.
Not that there\’s anything wrong with that….
Whatever happened to imagination. It seems you were more concern with web design than content. That was the most boring bit I have ever seen.