CrawlerChunky
In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
Invaderbank
The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
Kimball
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
O2D
They put these bosses in terrible wigs and no person would ever be able to spend 1 minute around these idiots without mentioning or staring at the wig. The bosses rarely have a clue what their company actually does and all but one person who works for them has a hard luck story. There's always one employee that gets fired and the rest get 20k. This is a classic CBS crapfest.
everybodyhula
I liked this show, but the Doug Guller "Bikinis" episode killed it for me. Shame on you, CBS for airing this episode! SPOILER ALERT! SPOILER ALERT! Basically, a gorgeous woman lost her corporate job (company went under) and took a bar tending job until she landed another corporate gig; she was fired for not wanting to tend bar forever (even though the CEO made it clear that only hot, large breasted, young women could work there… so what's she supposed to do for them in 10 years?) and for not wanting to wear a bikini top on camera. Then, the girl who flirted with him constantly and complained that her "boobies" were too little was promoted and given a free boob job. Now, don't get me wrong, Guller built a multi-million dollar company on the ideas of boobs and booze, but the blatant sexism is just disgusting. I am NEVER watching this show again-- and won't allow my kids to watch it anymore either.
ebiros2
I'm not sure how scripted each of the episodes of this program is. I believe some of the customers are extras hired in case the CEO does a really bad job. But many of the companies represented here are strong companies needing no extra publicity, and CEOs are on busy schedule, so I can't believe that they'd do this just for the fun of it.In any case, I was impressed with some of the CEO that appeared in the show. I have to confess that I haven't seen all the episodes, so I may have missed some, but here's some of the CEOs that caught my attention:Coby Brooks CEO of Hooters: 'had real no-nonsense attitude about things, but you could tell that he cared about the employees (and many other things). I'm sure there will be a second coming of Coby Brooks in the future.Rick Arquilla COO of Roto-Rooter: Again had real no-nonsense attitude, but sincerely thinking about the good of the company, and its employees.Kim Schaefer CEO of Great Wolf Resorts: Someone who can walk the walk as well as talk the talk. Focused without being overly serious, and yet serious.As you can see my preference is for CEO who have no-nonsense attitude but has good sense of humanity. Running a company is serious business, and I think flashiness is not a required component of CEO's style. Of course I'm not against any of the flashy CEOs that came on this show.This is a really interesting show that shows what it takes to run a company. CEOs appearing here shows some quality of what it takes to be on top. And it shows even if the story IS scripted.It's a great show that shows the picture from both sides. And maybe something like this should be taught in business schools. It's a kind study that is very much needed for every corporation. But I wouldn't know if I'd have the guts to go undercover in my own company whether its for a show or no show.
frivolousfate
I've watched all of the US episodes, all of the Canadian episodes, and several of the UK episodes. And it is enjoyable. I don't know how 'real' it is. But does that matter much? Idk. Perhaps. Perhaps not.As far as the entertainment value goes=A+. It does convey the message it intends;rich CEO's getting back in touch with the common worker. Often The CEO(or whoever it is:the company) decides to 'give back' to the employees;Bonuses, vehicles, mentorship, monetary compensation, vacations, and so on...it does seem most give something, if not a lot. But, but, but, is this not misleading? As this is a TV show, and this is 'assuming' none of it is 'scripted-why does it take a TV show to do something like this. A)The lucky individual selected to participate, who meets the 'corporate' is in effect like a lottery winner. This could actually be a negative;let's go get a corporate job in the hopes of striking in rich on 'undercover boss', by making friends with the 'rich one at the top'. B)The company chooses to 'give back'/'compensate' the 'good workers'/'inspiring stories/people' BECAUSE they are aware this is a TV show-it will make the company and themselves look good. I am not say all(perhaps not any-it's just an observation) do this. But it does seem plausible. Z)-Z)-Z)---Perhaps it's faked-=it's scripted. There is one episode that one 'employee' says something to the effect of 'you should be proud of your employees'-yet still implying he doesn't know it's undercover boss-but why would you say 'you should be proud'-z=it's possible it's all faked-for the benefit of a)ratings and b)company/corporation...blah=back to the point-it is a good, entertaining show. Watch with a grain of salt. I try to always believe it's real. Sometimes it doesn't seem to be completely. But that doesn't ever make it less enjoyable. I love it! Perhaps in time Corporations and CEO will care enough to give and listen without the cameras rolling. That is the hope. It shouldn't take a TV show to make the desk jockeys to want to go into the field and develop a rapport with employees, to get their hands dirty, to actually give a damn what is happening in their company as far as people and work and what goes on and on and on and to stop putting their bottom line above the value. I should be laughing right now. ha ha ha.Money.Give me some!Kay, I'll stop.Please enjoy the show.
