Shadetree Mechanic
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Shadetree Mechanic is a television series that aired on TNN
(now Spike TV
) for 8 years in the 1990s. It featured automotive repair and maintenance tips. The show was hosted by Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman. Shadetree Mechanic has been superseded by Crank and Chrome and 2 Guys' Garage which air on SPEED TV and now Motorhead Garage on Fox Sports Net
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The term "shadetree mechanic" is a general term for people who enjoy working on automobiles in their spare time, usually in their own driveways, taking up basic DIY upgrades as well as basic maintenance. Amongst some people the term has also developed a negative connotation, suggesting that shadetree mechanics often cause more damage than improvement to their cars. It can also be a name for someone who enjoys working on professional tasks for the sake of hobby or past time.
Shadetree Mechanic was produced by Cinetel Productions
TNN Motor Sports/TNN Sports
TNN Sports was a unit of The Nashville Network, and later as The National Network . TNN Sports aired Motorsports events from 1983–2003, the XFL in 2001, and Arena Football League games from 2000–2003-History:It all began when the network launched in 1983...
(now Spike TV
Spike TV
Spike is an American cable television channel. It launched on March 7, 1983 as The Nashville Network , a joint venture of WSM, Inc...
) for 8 years in the 1990s. It featured automotive repair and maintenance tips. The show was hosted by Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman. Shadetree Mechanic has been superseded by Crank and Chrome and 2 Guys' Garage which air on SPEED TV and now Motorhead Garage on Fox Sports Net
Fox Sports Net
The Fox Sports Regional Networks, or simply Fox Sports Net , are a collection of cable TV regional sports networks in the United States owned and operated by News Corporation.- Beginnings :...
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The term "shadetree mechanic" is a general term for people who enjoy working on automobiles in their spare time, usually in their own driveways, taking up basic DIY upgrades as well as basic maintenance. Amongst some people the term has also developed a negative connotation, suggesting that shadetree mechanics often cause more damage than improvement to their cars. It can also be a name for someone who enjoys working on professional tasks for the sake of hobby or past time.
Shadetree Mechanic was produced by Cinetel Productions
RIVR Media
RIVR Media is an Emmy Award-winning U.S. based TV production company responsible for Whale Wars, Trading Spaces, and The World Series of Poker. They provide programming for cable networks, including A&E, HGTV, DIY Network, GAC, MTV, Fine Living, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, History Channel,...