Mal: How drunk was I last night? Jayne: Well I dunno. I passed out.

'Our Mrs. Reynolds'


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]


sj - Jun 03, 2008 6:31:08 am PDT #5204 of 23273
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

The show about how to be extra-paranoid about food safety pretty much turned me off AB as a solo act..

I liked that episode, but I'm already extra-paranoid about food safety.


Jessica - Jun 03, 2008 6:31:23 am PDT #5205 of 23273
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

ATK's recipes are online for free (unlike Cook's Illustrated).

Only the current season - if you want to view the entire archive you need to pay.

Annoyingly, CI.com and ATK.com are lumped together under one membership, but CooksCounty.com is separate.


sj - Jun 03, 2008 6:32:32 am PDT #5206 of 23273
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I record ATK too, as well as the Gourmet show and Sara Moulton's new show on PBS.


Nora Deirdre - Jun 03, 2008 6:32:50 am PDT #5207 of 23273
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Only the current season - if you want to view the entire archive you need to pay.

Aha! Damn them.


Frankenbuddha - Jun 03, 2008 6:57:40 am PDT #5208 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

I like watching Ming Tsai's PBS show (and really need to get to Blue Ginger one of these years).


Sean K - Jun 03, 2008 7:56:15 am PDT #5209 of 23273
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Giada did not like her.

I was quite amused that for pretty much every presentation to that judges table, the contestants were met with a sea of cold, impassive faces. That's hard core. Nobody seemed to give any kind of feedback at the table.

The TC judges may make the occasional semi-negative initial reaction comment when the cheftestants give their presentations, but they are generally cordial and receptive. It was kind of fun to watch everyone have to sweat when met with just a cold steely gaze.

I'm surprised more people didn't just crack completely under Morimoto-san's withering stare.

I find myself watching Throwdown

Throwdown has really turned me into a big Bobby Flay fanboy.


Frankenbuddha - Jun 03, 2008 7:58:31 am PDT #5210 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Throwdown has really turned me into a big Bobby Flay fanboy.

I will admit I find him a lot less obnoxious there than on ICA, mainly because he usually knows when he's not in his element.

And even when I think he's being an ass, his food usually looks really good.


Nora Deirdre - Jun 03, 2008 8:14:45 am PDT #5211 of 23273
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

and really need to get to Blue Ginger one of these years

Um, yeah. You do.


Frankenbuddha - Jun 03, 2008 8:18:51 am PDT #5212 of 23273
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Um, yeah. You do.

Oh hells yes. [link] Guh.

Insert Homer Simpson patented drool noise.


Sean K - Jun 03, 2008 8:21:19 am PDT #5213 of 23273
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

I will admit I find him a lot less obnoxious there than on ICA,

He's a very gracious loser and winner on Throwdown, which has really charmed me.