CASTING FOR A NEW FOOD NETWORK TV SERIES
CASTING FOR A NEW FOOD NETWORK TV SERIES
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CASTING FOR A NEW FOOD NETWORK TV SERIES
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Post #1 - February 25th, 2009, 10:34 amReceived by e-mail:CASTING FOR A NEW FOOD NETWORK TV SERIES!
Are you are a connoisseur, critic, chef, aficionado, restaurant owner, food
expert or are just in a serious love affair with food?
Food Network is currently casting expert foodies of all kinds in the Chicago
area to be a part of a fun and exciting new TV series!
Do you consider yourself the Best Sandwich, Soup or Pizza maker in Chicago?
Or maybe you’re a Local Food Expert, Celebrity with a food background, Chef,
Media Personality (food critics etc), Restaurant Owner, Caterer or Baker.
The show focuses on two teams who race through many of Chicago's culinary
hot spots competing in challenges in the ultimate chowhound smack down!
It’s an amazing “food-adventure” race!
We are looking for high-energy, dynamic and competitive and physically
capable two-member teams (husband & wife, parent and child, two good
friends, two co-workers, etc.) who are 25-45 yrs. old and have some
connection, knowledge or experience in the food industry.
INTERVIEW DATE IS TUES. 3/3
READ BELOW AND EMAIL US ABOUT THE FOOD NETWORK PROJECT Please describe what makes you a foodie, who your teammate is and attach photos of both of you
and email this information to food@oconnorcasting.tv
MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE DATES
INTERVIEW DATES: Tues. 3/3
INTERVIEW LOC.: O’Connor Casting Company
1017 W. Washington, Suite 2a, Chicago, IL 60607
SHOOT LOCATION: Chicago-land Area
SHOOT DATES: Thurs. 4/23 & Fri. 4/24 minimal taping & Sat. 4/25 & Sun. 4/26 full taping
COMPENSATION: The glory and recognition that you get from representing
Chicago and it’s food. Not to mention great publicity and bragging rights for being on the show.Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Post #2 - February 25th, 2009, 11:07 amLOL... It's like the Amazing Race only for foodies!
Sounds fun, though I don't think the boy will want to participate...
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Post #3 - February 25th, 2009, 12:04 pmIs this what Food Network does now? They take successful shows on other networks and make a crappy food-oriented copy? (top chef, mythbusters, amazing race)
They're the knock-off clothing street vendors of cable TV.
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Post #4 - February 25th, 2009, 12:24 pm
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Post #5 - February 25th, 2009, 1:52 pmperhaps food network should open casting for a new creative content director instead.
he/she could then take his/her cue for original programming from lth's best own....
david hammond - somewhat bizzarro foods.
g wiv - barbequeing in the backyard with the boys.
mike g - kill it and eat it.
cathy2 - tri-state diners, drive - ins and dives.
ronnie surburban - well fed and (damn right) happy.
seriously FN really has become unwatchable with its increasingly vapid programming and endless reruns. i derive more useful information and entertainment from this forum.
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Post #6 - February 25th, 2009, 1:55 pmYou're my new best friend.
Watch Sky Full of Bacon, the Chicago food HD podcast!
New episode: Soil, Corn, Cows and Cheese
Watch the Reader's James Beard Award-winning Key Ingredient here.
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Post #7 - February 25th, 2009, 2:03 pmeatchicago wrote:Is this what Food Network does now? They take successful shows on other networks and make a crappy food-oriented copy? (top chef, mythbusters, amazing race)
They're the knock-off clothing street vendors of cable TV.
Nah, this the coin of the realm in tv. They all do it. That said, I can't remember the last truly original program Food Network came up with.
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #8 - February 25th, 2009, 2:07 pmarkay wrote:perhaps food network should open casting for a new creative content director instead.
he/she could then take his/her cue for original programming from lth's best own....
david hammond - somewhat bizzarro foods.
g wiv - barbequeing in the backyard with the boys.
mike g - kill it and eat it.
cathy2 - tri-state diners, drive - ins and dives.
ronnie surburban - well fed and (damn right) happy.
seriously FN really has become unwatchable with its increasingly vapid programming and endless reruns. i derive more useful information and entertainment from this forum.
LOL! Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse!
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #9 - February 25th, 2009, 2:14 pmmike, thanks... i think.
good thing i stayed out of that breeders and kids brouhah a while back.
what with 'breasts flying and kids screamimg'... i would've gotten "punched in the eye" for sure by you had i commented there.
anyways... lth members really shine and i thought a little friendly levity was in order on my part to cover some of my snide commentary from yesterday.
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Post #10 - February 25th, 2009, 2:49 pmarkay,
For someone who recently delurked, you sure did cover everyone fairly accurately. Please note I am just as likely to eat roadkill as Hammond.
Clearly you have been reading before you posted.
There is that tricky requirement that most of us are over 45, though Ron may still be in striking distance.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
Facebook, Twitter, Greater Midwest Foodways, Road Food 2012: Podcast
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Post #11 - February 25th, 2009, 3:13 pmCathy2 wrote: Ron may still be in striking distance.
With his cane, maybe.
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Post #12 - February 25th, 2009, 3:23 pmDeathByOrca wrote:Cathy2 wrote: Ron may still be in striking distance.
With his cane, maybe.
LOL! 45, going on 62!
=R=By protecting others, you save yourself. If you only think of yourself, you'll only destroy yourself. --Kambei Shimada
Every human interaction is an opportunity for disappointment --RS
There's a horse loose in a hospital --JM
That don't impress me much --Shania Twain
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Post #13 - February 25th, 2009, 3:38 pmi replied, criticizing them for ageism. justjoan
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Post #14 - February 25th, 2009, 3:44 pmjustjoan wrote:i replied, criticizing them for ageism. justjoan
This did cross my mind, especially when you consider the talent they are overlooking because of an arbitrary number! It is really their loss.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
Facebook, Twitter, Greater Midwest Foodways, Road Food 2012: Podcast
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Post #15 - February 25th, 2009, 4:13 pmWelcome to television.Watch Sky Full of Bacon, the Chicago food HD podcast!
New episode: Soil, Corn, Cows and Cheese
Watch the Reader's James Beard Award-winning Key Ingredient here.
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Post #16 - February 25th, 2009, 4:18 pmjustjoan wrote:i replied, criticizing them for ageism. justjoan
I'm sure that will make them repent and call you right up to audition.
Steve Z.
“Only the pure in heart can make a good soup.”
― Ludwig van Beethoven
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Post #17 - February 25th, 2009, 4:21 pmMike G wrote:Welcome to television.
Yeah ... plus they manipulate your projected personality by how they edit. You can be a goof or intellectual soley by their choice of material.
Regards,Cathy2
"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
Facebook, Twitter, Greater Midwest Foodways, Road Food 2012: Podcast
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Post #18 - February 25th, 2009, 4:22 pmOr you can be a ditzy soul food cook early in the season, and a French-trained winner of Top Chef later...Watch Sky Full of Bacon, the Chicago food HD podcast!
New episode: Soil, Corn, Cows and Cheese
Watch the Reader's James Beard Award-winning Key Ingredient here.
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Post #19 - February 25th, 2009, 4:29 pmCathy2 wrote:There is that tricky requirement that most of us are over 45
I'm over 45, but act 15 most of the time. Does that count?
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Post #20 - February 25th, 2009, 4:31 pmstevez wrote:justjoan wrote:i replied, criticizing them for ageism. justjoan
I'm sure that will make them repent and call you right up to audition.
that's not the point, steve. i have no desire to audition for this show. jj
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Post #21 - February 25th, 2009, 4:43 pmCOMPENSATION: The glory and recognition that you get from representing
Chicago and it’s food. Not to mention great publicity and bragging rights for being on the show.
Sure
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Post #22 - February 25th, 2009, 4:54 pmhmmmm.... nothing garners ratings like a well turned ankle capped off by a clunky running shoe.
FN is clearly targeting its youth audience.
forget the lumpy looking food detective, drop batali and moulton.... give us more scoop neck cleavage shots from giada, the cuteness from lil' darling rachel ray and ever burbling from sandra lee.
use endless repeats of visually hypnotic shows, streaming endless extrusions of processed food and call it a network.
cackling paula deen? that's one i can't figure here.
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Post #23 - February 25th, 2009, 5:05 pmI bet it's not even a real show. You show up with your apron and your resume and then suddenly Bobby Flay jumps out and challenges you to a Belgian waffle throwdown.
