Unfortunately, this show was ill-conceived. While the premise sounds like it has potential, it simply couldnt be executed to satisfy the two audiences it seems to target: Pool players and history buffs.
For those interested in pool/billiards, they will be disappointed. While Ronnie does play some pool, the games are edited down to just a couple minutes. Even when talking to legends of the sport, they spend no time with them. They get a couple sound bites out of them, but there is no real dialogue. Pool players want to see the games, the techniques and decision making used. None of that is here.
Then there is talk of hustling, which Ronnie does none of. While some pool players in the US will know who Ronnie is, most wouldnt. Even though he says he doesnt, I dont believe for a fraction of a second that Ronnie doesnt know how to hustle. That being said, it would be hard with a camera crew. Additionally, I assume this is a family program, so I doubt the History Channel wants to promote gambling. So why even push that angle, the little that they do?
Then there is the history. They go to various cities and see historic places. They spend so little time at each place, that there is no value. Add in the fact Ronnie doesnt show any real personality, that the co-presenter does most of the talking.
SImply put, you cant condense all the subject matter people would want into such a short show. That coupled with a less than interesting host, you are left with a show that cant hold anyone's interest.
For those interested in pool/billiards, they will be disappointed. While Ronnie does play some pool, the games are edited down to just a couple minutes. Even when talking to legends of the sport, they spend no time with them. They get a couple sound bites out of them, but there is no real dialogue. Pool players want to see the games, the techniques and decision making used. None of that is here.
Then there is talk of hustling, which Ronnie does none of. While some pool players in the US will know who Ronnie is, most wouldnt. Even though he says he doesnt, I dont believe for a fraction of a second that Ronnie doesnt know how to hustle. That being said, it would be hard with a camera crew. Additionally, I assume this is a family program, so I doubt the History Channel wants to promote gambling. So why even push that angle, the little that they do?
Then there is the history. They go to various cities and see historic places. They spend so little time at each place, that there is no value. Add in the fact Ronnie doesnt show any real personality, that the co-presenter does most of the talking.
SImply put, you cant condense all the subject matter people would want into such a short show. That coupled with a less than interesting host, you are left with a show that cant hold anyone's interest.