''Shadetree Mechanic'' is a television series that was shown in the USA on TNN (now

Paramount Network Paramount Network is an American basic cable television channel and the flagship property of the Paramount Media Networks division of Paramount Global, who operates it through the MTV Entertainment Group. The network's headquarters are located a ...

) for a total of 190 half-hour episodes, over eight seasons from October 4, 1992, to May 14, 2000. During each half-hour episode, Dave Bowman and Sam Memmolo demonstrate automotive repair and maintenance tips for backyard mechanics. ''Shadetree Mechanic'' was superseded by '' Crank and Chrome'' and '' Two Guys Garage'' which appear on

SPEED TV Speed was an American sports-oriented cable and satellite television network that was owned by the Fox Sports Media Group division of 21st Century Fox. The network was dedicated to motorsports programming, including auto racing, as well as aut ...

and now '' Motorhead Garage'' on Velocity. During the mid-1990s, ''Shadetree Mechanic'' was also broadcast on some

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television channels. ''Shadetree Mechanic'' was produced by

Cinetel Productions CineTel Films Inc. was an independent film production company and distributor based in West Hollywood, California. History The company was founded in Chicago in 1980 as Chicago Teleproductions and later moved the company's headquarters to Los ...

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