Big Shot Camera Cranes used on ABC's Wipeout TV Show
American Gladiators
Sony Studios in Culver City, California
American Gladiators renewed and Rockin network television is back! Gaetke supplied 3 24' Jimmy JIbs, 1 30' Techno Crane and a Remote Hot Head for over the pool. He was the lead crane operator on the show and had a lot of creative freedom with director Rupert Thompson. Rupert was formally the Director of the NBC hit show Fear Factor which Gaetke also worked on for 6 seasons with his Akea Cranes and Jimmy Jibs.
American Gladiators is going to be a major hit for NBC with hosts Hulk Hogan and Leila Ali bringing a lot to the table with their character. The Gladiators are also bigger and badder then ever. The contestants gave it their all but had many obstacles to overcome before 1 male and 1 female were left standing as champions winning $100.000.00 each and a brand new SUV as well. They will also automatically become Gladiators for the next season and will have reign for that season.
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Akela cranes
Our 86ft Akela Crane is one of the longest arms in the West Coast/Los Angeles area. Our Akela can be constructed to arm lengths of 45ft, 58ft, 72ft, 80ft and 86ft reach, and some custom sizes in between. The lens height...
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jimmy jibs
Complete with it’s own remote head, the Jimmy Jib can be constructed in various lengths from a 6 foot reach to 24 foot reach. The Jimmy Jib is configured to be operated by a single person who controls the...
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