Only in Larry the Cable Guy’s America: The comedian talks about his new History Channel series
The History Channel isn't just for Hitler anymore. Among the network's newer shows that look back on antique items, comes this newest one: Only in America with Larry the Cable Guy. The series debuts tonight. Here's a clip. Not to be confused with Bob Saget's recent look at American subcultures for A&E, the first episode of Only in America, titled "Larry Makes Moonshine," sends the comedian to California for frog-jumping competitions (just like a modern-day Mark Twain?!?), to Vermont for etiquette lessons, and yes, into redneck country to learn and make moonshine with some good ol' boys. The comedian recently sat down (or stood, I don't know what he was doing since he was on a speakerphone) to answer questions about his TV series. Where did you get the idea for Only in America? Larry the Cable Guy: Well, you know, they had called Рthey had this show, they called my manager, he called me and I said, “Man, that sounds good. I’m about as American as it comes.” You know, I grew up on a pig farm in southeast Nebraska and been living in Florida for 34 years so I said, “This is a show I think I’d like to do.” I think it’s kind of cool too because I actually have a bit in my act where I talk about how I quit watching the news because...
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