Monster Garage

Monster Garage was a reality show featured on the Discovery Channel hosted by Jesse James. During the show, Jesse James and his team converted regular vehicles into "monster machines."

Fast Facts

1. Network: Discovery Channel
2. Created by: Thom Beers
3. First aired: June 23, 2002
4. Final episode: June 12, 2006
5. Seasons: 5
6. Episodes: 80
7. Starring: Jesse G. James
8. Runtime: 60 minutes
9. Jesse G. James did not participate in show's final episode
10. Canceled in 2006 due to James declining interest
11. Jesse G. James is the great-great grandson of the cousin of outlaw Jesse James

Quote

"The show, he said, is about people not unlike himself: the rapidly vanishing breed of unheralded artisans who fabricate the stuff of daily life, like cars and refrigerators. The 60-year-old man pounding metal for 40 years sitting around at noon eating lunch every day—I want to shake his hand," he said. "That guy behind the scenes making his knuckles bleed."—Jesse G. James¹

DVD Review

"If a vehicular know-nothing like myself can fall for a show like Monster Garage, I expect the car freaks must eat this program up with a spoon. You don't need to be a master mechanic to appreciate the crazy craftsmanship on display here, plus you might just learn a little something. At the very least, you'll walk away with a newfound and healthy respect for your local auto mechanic."—DVD Talk²

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