A man walks down the street in that hat, people know he's not afraid of anything.

Wash ,'The Message'


Non-Fiction TV: I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own

This thread is for non-fiction TV, including but not limited to reality television (So You Think You Can Dance, Top Chef: Masters, Project Runway), documentaries (The History Channel, The Discovery Channel), and sundry (Expedition Africa, Mythbusters), et al. [NAFDA]


Jesse - Mar 12, 2009 4:21:07 am PDT #8425 of 23273
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

CJ can go home now. She's such a whiny baby about her hair and is taking it out on her job--not a good idea! Chris, however, seemed to be a nice guy who couldn't work on getting some range. At least we saw Colin busting his ass to get his walk right.

Totally. Colin looked weird with so much makeup on, though -- I can't imagine he would ever actually be hired by an edgy brand.


msbelle - Mar 12, 2009 8:04:14 am PDT #8426 of 23273
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I think Celia looks like Martha Plimpton at times, but maybe JJL also.


lisah - Mar 12, 2009 8:16:44 am PDT #8427 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate

I think Celia looks like Martha Plimpton at times,

Yes! thank you.


lisah - Mar 12, 2009 8:28:25 am PDT #8428 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate

Anthony Bourdain on food shows

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Jessica - Mar 12, 2009 8:35:49 am PDT #8429 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

And this is why I love him:

Mark Bittman, I don't think he adds value to anyone's TV show. He doesn't come off well on TV. Let's put it that way. I saw him make paella once on a TV show; he's been dead to me ever since


megan walker - Mar 12, 2009 8:40:03 am PDT #8430 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Hah!

We tried watching Chopping Block and lasted through about one commercial break. Granted, we jumped in about 10 minutes in, and were a bit confused as to the premise, but there was nothing compelling about it, despite Marco White.


Kathy A - Mar 12, 2009 8:41:40 am PDT #8431 of 23273
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

I like what he said about Good Eats being such an anomaly on Food Network, since it's smart and informative and lasted as long as it has.


megan walker - Mar 12, 2009 8:45:36 am PDT #8432 of 23273
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

This is my favorite (on Sandra Lee):

The most terrifying thing I've seen is her making a Kwanzaa cake. Watch that clip and tell me your eyeballs don't burst into flames. It's a war crime on television. You'll scream.


lisah - Mar 12, 2009 8:45:37 am PDT #8433 of 23273
Punishingly Intricate

I love that he loves the Ace of Cakes crew. OF COURSE!


Vortex - Mar 12, 2009 8:47:15 am PDT #8434 of 23273
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Re: Alton Brown

I think that reason that it's lasted so long is that it sneaks the info in amongst the schtick. Regular idiots laugh at the guy in the tomato suit while intelligent people take note about what he says about the different ways tomatoes are canned and preserved.