TV Show?

Does anyone else out there think there's a need for a Roadfood TV show? A show that celebrates what's great about local dining? I've enjoyed the Sterns columns in Gourmet (usually the only thing I read besides the recipes), and have very much enjoyed this forum. I think America is ready for it. What do you think?

The Stern's are featured on the radio!

http://www.splendidtable.com/

My NPR station doesn't carry it, but you can always listen online.

It would be true reality TV indeed.

I would watch it. Travel and eating are my 2 favorite things!

Watch it !! Heck, what would you charge me to be the official taste tester for the show !!!

I think more people could relate to this type of show than the gourmet cookers. I think the majority of the folks I know are on the go and utilize Roadfood type of restaurants. It will fill a good slot on the Travel channel because every one that travels, eats.

Michael and Stephen already have an established audience.

Go for it please

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

I'd love to see a Roadfood show! Hey, why not have some of us forum lovers as special guests? I'd be glad to take the Sterns on a Roadfood tour of the Philly area's best roadfood stops.

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Originally posted by Cosmos

Does anyone else out there think there's a need for a Roadfood TV show? A show that celebrates what's great about local dining? I've enjoyed the Sterns columns in Gourmet (usually the only thing I read besides the recipes), and have very much enjoyed this forum. I think America is ready for it. What do you think?

Yes, I do and my husband could do it. He is currently working on another show for the food channel and I always thought that "Two for the Road" would be a great show!

Maybe Paris Hilton and her other bimbo friend whats-her-name could get a show like this off the ground.

carl reitz

Theres NO DOUBT in my mind that A Roadfood tv show would be the hands down ratings winner ovewr anything on now!!!Darn--i mught have to breakdown and get me a dish for that!

I agree. And I know just the company to shoot the pilot for it, if the Stern's are interested.

The $64K question would be: who's going to be the host?
(maybe this is what i95 is waiting for.... )

What things would be different from the Phantom Gourmet show? Better looking hosts? Less ads? Better name? They always need more content, and the show would be cheap to produce. I would watch.

Talk about a dream job - I would LOVE to host a show like that!! I'm spunkier than Rachael Rae... HEY STERNS - COME INTERVIEW ME!!!

Well, while I was watching TV tonight I saw that Food Network is having a contest for The Next Food Network Star and the winner gets a six-episode show.

http://foodnetwork.com/food/audience_input/article/0,1904,FOOD_9785_3274202,00.html

Or if that link gets broken go to foodnetwork.com, click Contests and scroll down to the info.

I think we should start a thread and either ask who has already auditioned, or nominate someone to audition as a representative from roadfood.

carl reitz

I nominate Hizzoner The Mayor, but only if he'll agree to host as unclothed in the photo he recently posted. I think the Mayor will need a sidekick, and my immediate choice would be either i-95 or Clot---r.
But on more mature reflection I think it should be a someone of the feminine persuasion, and after a tense mental struggle over a least a dozen of our distaff members, I think Redtressed , also unclothed, would be the ideal for a TV food talk (and peep ) show.

Cheers, John

Yes there is a need, I would of course watch it!!!! NO MORE LOW CARB DIETING SHOWS

I think it would be a good idea! See these reviews come to life would be great! And if they needed a host, I would vote for the Mayor!

An awesome choice would be the Mayor and LLEECHEF! C'MON people!!!
(after all, she does have the best smile. )

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Originally posted by carlton pierre

Maybe Paris Hilton and her other bimbo friend whats-her-name could get a show like this off the ground.

carl reitz

"You, like, want me to, like, put that in my mouth? Don't you, like, have any, like, tofu in, like, water sauce?"

Thank you Zman for nominating me to the ranks of Roadfood hostess with the mostess with Mr. Mayor. We need to get Bushie involved in this little caper and of course Ort. for his brewing expertise!

I think a roadfood t.v. show would be a great way to spread the gospel of Roadfood. More of us need to leave the chains and expand our life experiences at Roadfood sites and a cable show on Food NNetwork or the Travel Channel would be the ticket.

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Originally posted by Zman

An awesome choice would be the Mayor and LLEECHEF! C'MON people!!!
(after all, she does have the best smile. )

Ya know---this is a good idea! THIS would would work--Al and Lisa---and film crew--meet up with other roadfooders (like say--Cheesewit or John Fox)to eat local roadworthy foods (like say cheese steaks or hot dogs)--do a full hour show--ie--20 min in Phillie and cheese steaks-10 min with Jane and Michael--- 20 min in Jersey for the dogs Weve got a full season's worth of locations-talant-probably most of the skills too. I know i'd like to take Al and Lisa to JM's Resteraunt in Eufaula Ok for breakfast lunch or dinner---oh heck with with it---we'll doo all three!

I'm IN! When do we start filming? Wouldn't that be a HOOT of an experience ....hosting a Roadfood show with The Mayor?!!! Trapsing across the country and talking with all the posters here and eating at their favorite local Roadfood places. WOW!!

Im tellin ya---this would work!!!---so com on---which of you has the deep pockets!!!!???? AND I KNOW THAT AT LEAST OF TWO US HAS GOT TO HAVE SOME CONNECTIONS IN THE TV INDUSTRY!!! MAN--JUST WAIT TILL THEY SEE OUR BARBEQUE SHOW!!!!NOT SHOW---SHOWS---WE'LL HAVE TO BREAK IT INTO REGIONS!!!! And a show on Fried chicken and one on family friendly places and one on--"Youv'e got to eat here once--like the "troughed rolls" and the Great Hot Dogs Of America!!! and "Pizza" and "Crabcakes i have loved" and "BREAKFAST In America!!----thats ones even got a soundtrack already---- and we havent even started on the Regions!!!!! SF's Best----US rte 10!---Treasures of the Plains!!I want this show!!!!!!!!

BTW--i was a GREAT roadie, I work cheap, and i am hereby applying for the road crew!!!

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Originally posted by carlton pierre

I think we should start a thread and either ask who has already auditioned, or nominate someone to audition as a representative from roadfood.

carl reitz

I actually did apply for that Food Network contest.....you will all have to route me on if I'm selected as a contestant!!!

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I actually did apply for that Food Network contest.....you will all have to route me on if I'm selected as a contestant!!!

Good luck and keep us posted. I had my entry segment all planned out and then found out that I'm not allowed to enter due to one of the rules stipulations. Doh!

Good luck and keep us posted. I had my entry segment all planned out and then found out that I'm not allowed to enter due to one of the rules stipulations. Doh!

Why were you ineligible? I tell ya, I'd be fulfilling a lifelong dream if I were selected. I have wanted this my entire life and have worked very hard to try and achieve a goal like this. I can only hope whoever views my tape sees some talent there along with a sincere desire to help people.