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Title: WeatherProof
Post by: Jake on August 03, 2009, 02:03:30 AM
According to zap2it.com, WeatherProof Starts August 9th at 3pm.

Apparently they're taking out more live programming for more crap.  :thumbdown:

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Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 03, 2009, 02:09:25 AM
WeatherProof actually looks interesting to me... I may watch it.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Anistorm on August 03, 2009, 02:47:09 AM
I did hear before that WeatherProof (I guess it was formerly known as WxProof) was gonna be premiered around August and it does seem a bit interesting. But this counts as more long-form programing for me.  <_<
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: TWCToday on August 03, 2009, 06:39:23 AM
Why arent they advertising it at all? I guess WUWA is still too important <_<
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Anistorm on August 03, 2009, 07:58:40 AM
Why arent they advertising it at all? I guess WUWA is still too important <_<

That's what I noticed too. I hardly saw any ads of this show and they still made more ads of WUWA. Pathetic.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 03, 2009, 08:19:52 AM
I saw a promo of it before the station ID at 7:57am EDT.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Mike M on August 03, 2009, 11:31:33 AM
So, I guess we won't be seeing WWCH anymore?
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 03, 2009, 11:49:49 AM
I'll admit I did like some of WWCH eps. Like the one about the Chicago Heatwave of 95'. I was hoping they would show one about the Superstorm of 93', I can't enought info on it, it's like it didn't exist.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Localonthe8s on August 03, 2009, 11:51:20 AM
I'll admit I did like some of WWCH eps. Like the one about the Chicago Heatwave of 95'. I was hoping they would show one about the Superstorm of 93', I can't enought info on it, it's like it didn't exist.
I enjoyed that, Air Florida 90 and the Delta Flight 191 crash episode.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: wxmediafan on August 03, 2009, 12:14:50 PM
Yes, I agree that some of the When Weather Changed History episodes were good.  You just have to give a show a chance.  If I ever find time, I might watch this new show, just to see what it's about :yes:. Just give it a chance.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 03, 2009, 12:23:58 PM
This show could be either really interesting or really boring.  I'll give it a chance, but I don't have very high hopes about it.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: I<3A&B on August 03, 2009, 05:29:15 PM
I'll tune in to see how it is!! Steph is awesome so maybe that will make the show a bit better! IDK I'm gonna wait and see how it is.  :thinking:
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: NYwxguy on August 05, 2009, 10:46:40 AM
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2720174.htm (http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/08/prweb2720174.htm)

According to this press release, the episode airing this weekend is just a preview episode, and the other six episodes of the series will air in January.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Mike M on August 05, 2009, 10:48:51 AM
Also, it looks like WWCH will still air at 9PM and 3AM ET, according to Zap2it. Still no signs of any new episodes though.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Anistorm on August 07, 2009, 08:49:15 AM
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To learn more about the show and other TWC programming, visit [url=http://www.weather.com/tv]www.weather.com/tv[/url] ([url]http://www.weather.com/tv[/url]).


Apparently they have zero information about WeatherProof on the TWC site.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: I<3A&B on August 07, 2009, 11:47:36 AM
That doesn't surprise me at all.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: TWCToday on August 07, 2009, 01:37:09 PM
My guess is this is just a "test" run to see how the general viewer reacts to the show and then they will tweak it from there.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 09, 2009, 10:52:32 PM
Alright... Weather Proof isn't bad. They need to letterbox the program for SD viewers though because this is highly not 4:3 safe at all. Newton Wimer is the fabricator for this show while Steph hosts. It's essentially MythBusters for weather. lol
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Al on August 09, 2009, 10:54:20 PM
They need to letterbox the program for SD viewers though because this is highly not 4:3 safe at all.

it was horrible for SD Viewers, production FAIL.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 09, 2009, 11:01:12 PM
They need to letterbox the program for SD viewers though because this is highly not 4:3 safe at all.

it was horrible for SD Viewers, production FAIL.
It was meant to be letterboxed but forgot to flip that switch, just like the first storm session last year.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: TWCToday on August 09, 2009, 11:50:52 PM
Its a decent program. Horrible narrator IMO. Doesnt fit the show at all
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Anistorm on August 10, 2009, 02:09:37 PM
I saw the 12 AM airing and overall the show is pretty interesting and jaw-dropping. But they do need to fix the screen. I have been seeing "TEGORY 1 WINDS", "ILE HOMES", and "PHANIE ABRAMS".

in other comments, the final part when the boat is launched to a laminated window, is impressive! I do look forward to seeing another episode soon.

BTW if you missed it: My guide says till Wednesday at 8 PM and 2 AM ET.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Shelley Bee on August 10, 2009, 02:45:27 PM
Watching Stephanie Abrams watching wind blow :censored: up?  You had me at Steph.  I could watch her watching grass grow, she's that awesome.  Yet why can't I watch Wake Up With Al?
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: tpirfan28 on August 10, 2009, 02:50:55 PM
It's a great show, great premise, but needs a lot of help with execution.

 - Way too freaking dramatic.  I realize this is about life and death situations, but it's just tests.  Needs a different announcer (maybe Adam Berg...if ol' Dave Schwartz was still there he'd be a tremendous fit) to lighten the mood a little.
 - Needs a second host.  Mike Bettes would be the logical choice but kinda seems like overexposure for both.  And that second host needs to cover the other topic...last night had "wind" and "water" and doing both the way they did it was kinda awkward.  Have one host do wind, one do water, and interweave them together during the show.
 - 4:3 safe, dammit.

Did like how they kinda followed the Mythbusters way...leave the biggest impact/bang for last as the OMGWOW!!!!

First TWC long-form I've watched from start to finish.  Will watch again.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: toxictwister00 on August 10, 2009, 06:33:08 PM
The show did look promising and I will try to watch it whenever it comes on again. I didn't get to watch it since I forgot and I had to bed early to get ready for school today anyway.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: phw115wvwx on August 10, 2009, 06:38:07 PM
This may be the first long-form show in quite a while that is actually not a bust based on everyone's reactions so far.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: jtmal0723 on August 10, 2009, 07:30:18 PM
It's a great show, great premise, but needs a lot of help with execution.

 - Way too freaking dramatic.  I realize this is about life and death situations, but it's just tests.  Needs a different announcer (maybe Adam Berg...if ol' Dave Schwartz was still there he'd be a tremendous fit) to lighten the mood a little.
 - Needs a second host.  Mike Bettes would be the logical choice but kinda seems like overexposure for both.  And that second host needs to cover the other topic...last night had "wind" and "water" and doing both the way they did it was kinda awkward.  Have one host do wind, one do water, and interweave them together during the show.
 - 4:3 safe, dammit.

Did like how they kinda followed the Mythbusters way...leave the biggest impact/bang for last as the OMGWOW!!!!

First TWC long-form I've watched from start to finish.  Will watch again.
I consider Newton as a secondary host but not a second host. I like the selection they used and that they chose him to be the fabricator. As long as they keep both Steph and Newton, I'll be happy.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: I<3A&B on August 22, 2009, 04:26:09 PM
It's a great show, great premise, but needs a lot of help with execution.

 - Way too freaking dramatic.  I realize this is about life and death situations, but it's just tests.  Needs a different announcer (maybe Adam Berg...if ol' Dave Schwartz was still there he'd be a tremendous fit) to lighten the mood a little.
 - Needs a second host.  Mike Bettes would be the logical choice but kinda seems like overexposure for both.  And that second host needs to cover the other topic...last night had "wind" and "water" and doing both the way they did it was kinda awkward.  Have one host do wind, one do water, and interweave them together during the show.
 - 4:3 safe, dammit.

Did like how they kinda followed the Mythbusters way...leave the biggest impact/bang for last as the OMGWOW!!!!

First TWC long-form I've watched from start to finish.  Will watch again.

I totally agree with you on this!!! I loved the show and all but your're  right it does need a different narrator for sure!!! And I do agree that Mike would be a good second host.  But then again he does have V2 for like 2 months or so. lol
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: TWCToday on September 15, 2009, 04:30:42 PM
 :yes:
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Anistorm on September 15, 2009, 05:54:17 PM
I know for sure that's Steph in the pink.  :bleh:

Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 15, 2009, 06:20:35 PM
What could they be torching in flames within that shot?  I'm guessing that this episode will be testing some kind of fireproof material.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: TWCToday on September 18, 2009, 06:28:31 PM
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[url]http://twitpic.com/i7si8[/url] Did the safe that was heated to 2500F survive a 30 foot drop? Watch "Weather Proof" in Jan. on TWC to find out!!!
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Anistorm on September 18, 2009, 06:52:18 PM
That's something I would love to watch!  :biggrin:
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: TWCToday on September 18, 2009, 06:54:14 PM
Looks like Jan is the debut im guessing
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: phw115wvwx on September 18, 2009, 08:21:56 PM
Looks like Jan is the debut im guessing
Yes, that's pretty much what all the announcements say on the TWC website.  No exact date is given yet.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Anistorm on September 22, 2009, 01:06:43 PM
My guess would be around the third week of January...somewhere like that...
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: jtmal0723 on September 22, 2009, 07:46:31 PM
My guess would be around the third week of January...somewhere like that...
January 10, 2010
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Anistorm on September 22, 2009, 09:42:33 PM
My guess would be around the third week of January...somewhere like that...
January 10, 2010

Thank you Jesskitty.
Title: Re: WeatherProof
Post by: Anistorm on October 19, 2009, 03:42:13 PM
WeatherProof will air on Thursday, 3:00 PM. I'm pretty sure it's the same episode.