Food Network‘s reality competition Next Food Network Star (or whatever it’s called) has proven to be the single most useless reality competition show in history. The first season kicked things off fairly well for such a show, and the second season got us something of a star for the network in Guy Fieri… except that he doesn’t cook in his shows. The third season got us a guy who faked his life story, which added some intrigue, but made us wonder how idiotic you can be and have your own network. It also brought the most boring show that has ever been on television.
Last season came down to three contestants, and Food Network wasn’t letting the audience vote this time around. Things came down to the very camera-friendly Adam Gertler, but the judges didn’t think he really had the food knowledge to have his own show; the outrageously unfriendly in every way… well, whatever her name was; and the guy who prefers to be known as Big Daddy, who could really make some ribs in his backyard.
So, Big Daddy’s House is now on Food Network, and Big Daddy ducks being the most boring show ever only by virtue of the previous winner having had six episodes of her own.
The people who judge Next Food Network Star are probably pretty good at determining who is a good chef. Given their job descriptions and titles, they are probably pretty good at taking people who are already fairly famous, giving them shows, and letting that work itself out. But, I think it would actually be impossible for them to be any worse at choosing among contestants on the show.
Was Adam Gertler the best chef on the show? Who cares? Probably not. He was interesting though, and his theoretical pilot episode would have really been a cool show.
Well, Food Network has semi-corrected this error, because Gertler now has his own show called Will Work for Food. Like Food Network‘s last useful winner, he isn’t cooking. He’s hosting a show in which he gets down and dirty with a wide variety of food-related jobs. In the pilot he goes out on the boat with lobster fisherman in Maine (Hi Maine!), and tries his hand at a day in the life of beekeepers.
It’s actually a pretty cool show. Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming episodes from Food Network‘s site.
- Giant Clam Farmer and Flair Bartender
- February 02, 8:30pm/7:30c
- 1830s Chef and Wine Angel
- February 09, 8:30pm/7:30c
- BBQ Pitmaster and Competitive Eater
- February 16, 8:30pm/7:30c
- Benihana Chef and Albalone Farmer
Now, here’s the strange thing. Food Network seems to be hoping this show will fail. It’s like the show is only on because someone lost a bet. The show doesn’t really have its own page at Food Network‘s site, and I’ve never seen an ad run for the thing. Worse still, you can’t see a clip of the show on their site, or anywhere else as far as I can find. There are some images thankfully, but it is a truly odd combination of having a show, and at the same time hoping no one notices.
I rather hope someone notices, because the show is interesting, and Adam has a pretty good on-camera quality. It’s a good idea for a show, and hopefully it will lead to something else.
There’s apparently another season of Next Food Network Star coming, and I hope they figure out what they’re doing in picking people.
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Agreed on all points except one – Fieri does cook on two of his shows, and is host on the other two shows, where he does not cook. But yeah, Gertler's got a great show, the lowest-budget commercial I believe I've ever seen, next to nothing on FN.com (well, there was a bit about it on FN Dish, but that's about it).
Fair enough actually. I can't say that I'm a big fan of any of his shows, and have only watched any of them once in a while… though I do rather like him. I just think of him more as “host” even if he cooks something while he's hosting maybe. But, you're right of course.
Glad to hear someone else got the show and likes it.
Cheers.
Agreed on all points except one – Fieri does cook on two of his shows, and is host on the other two shows, where he does not cook. But yeah, Gertler's got a great show, the lowest-budget commercial I believe I've ever seen, next to nothing on FN.com (well, there was a bit about it on FN Dish, but that's about it).
Agreed on all points except one – Fieri does cook on two of his shows, and is host on the other two shows, where he does not cook. But yeah, Gertler's got a great show, the lowest-budget commercial I believe I've ever seen, next to nothing on FN.com (well, there was a bit about it on FN Dish, but that's about it).
Fair enough actually. I can't say that I'm a big fan of any of his shows, and have only watched any of them once in a while… though I do rather like him. I just think of him more as “host” even if he cooks something while he's hosting maybe. But, you're right of course.
Glad to hear someone else got the show and likes it.
Cheers.
Fair enough actually. I can't say that I'm a big fan of any of his shows, and have only watched any of them once in a while… though I do rather like him. I just think of him more as “host” even if he cooks something while he's hosting maybe. But, you're right of course.
Glad to hear someone else got the show and likes it.
Cheers.
The show is really great. The show does have its own page on the Food Network website, but it is not listed under all of the search tools yet. http://www.foodnetwork.com/will-work-for-food/i...
Thanks for the reply, and I'm glad to hear from people who like the show.
That page is actually what I meant by the show not having its own page. That's like his profile page left over from Next Food Network Star, and they threw up some info on the show there. The video is even a video for old season of that show, not his show.
But, yes, in some really technical way it has a page.
Cheers.
The show is really great. The show does have its own page on the Food Network website, but it is not listed under all of the search tools yet. http://www.foodnetwork.com/will-work-for-food/i...
The show is really great. The show does have its own page on the Food Network website, but it is not listed under all of the search tools yet. http://www.foodnetwork.com/will-work-for-food/i...
Thanks for the reply, and I'm glad to hear from people who like the show.
That page is actually what I meant by the show not having its own page. That's like his profile page left over from Next Food Network Star, and they threw up some info on the show there. The video is even a video for old season of that show, not his show.
But, yes, in some really technical way it has a page.
Cheers.
Thanks for the reply, and I'm glad to hear from people who like the show.
That page is actually what I meant by the show not having its own page. That's like his profile page left over from Next Food Network Star, and they threw up some info on the show there. The video is even a video for old season of that show, not his show.
But, yes, in some really technical way it has a page.
Cheers.
are you people serious?!?! this guy adam sucks this is like a knock off of dirty jobs with mike. instead of dirty jobs its diry food or just food in general. he has nothing cleaver to say its not intertaining at all. im not a big fan of dirty jobs that but alteast mike row is funny and cleaver and its alot more intreasting. adam trys to hard and its not even funny or anything great this show will be canceled after first season!!
are you people serious?!?! this guy adam sucks this is like a knock off of dirty jobs with mike. instead of dirty jobs its diry food or just food in general. he has nothing cleaver to say its not intertaining at all. im not a big fan of dirty jobs that but alteast mike row is funny and cleaver and its alot more intreasting. adam trys to hard and its not even funny or anything great this show will be canceled after first season!!
are you people serious?!?! this guy adam sucks this is like a knock off of dirty jobs with mike. instead of dirty jobs its diry food or just food in general. he has nothing cleaver to say its not intertaining at all. im not a big fan of dirty jobs that but alteast mike row is funny and cleaver and its alot more intreasting. adam trys to hard and its not even funny or anything great this show will be canceled after first season!!
I am a big fan from Foodnetwork do you know how to contact Adem Gertler?
Please let me know.
Thanks a lot.
Josette
I am a big fan from Foodnetwork do you know how to contact Adem Gertler?
Please let me know.
Thanks a lot.
Josette
I am a big fan from Foodnetwork do you know how to contact Adem Gertler?
Please let me know.
Thanks a lot.
Josette
I am a big fan from Foodnetwork do you know how to contact Adem Gertler?
Please let me know.
Thanks a lot.
Josette
Adam is getting a new show on the Food Network in July called “Kid in a Candy Store”! From one Adam fan to another, I thought you might want to know if you didn't already.
I loved “Will Work for Food” and can't wait to see what else Adam can do!
Glad to hear it. Sounds like a spin-off of Unwrapped.
Now, if Food Network would tell me about the show. I hope it isn't going to be another one that doesn't get mentioned.
Appreciate the comment.