Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Recommended Shows:
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is on tonight. It's not the one from 1971 with Gene Wilder but the new adaption of Roald Dahl's story with Johnny Depp. Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Also this week, on Man v. Food Adam goes to Chicago and visits Al's Beef, Gino's East, and Lucky's Sandwich Company. Wednesday, 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Monday (December 22)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A poor boy (Freddie Highmore) and four spoiled children win a tour through the incredible factory of an odd candy-maker Willy Wonka(Johnny Depp). 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC
Tuesday (December 23)
The Martha Stewart Show (warning, a video plays automatically on site): Chef Tom Colicchio provides a recipe for pork tenderloin with sweet-and-sour onions and polenta gratin. (repeat) 11 a.m. ET, NBC
Wednesday (December 24)
Top Chef Holiday Special: Fan favorite chefs from seasons one through three prepare holiday meals to be judged for a $20,000 top prize. (repeat) 10 p.m. Bravo
Man v. Food: "Chicago." Adam takes on overstuffed sandwiches, Italian beef sandwiches, and Chi-town-style deep-dish pizza. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel
Thursday (December 25)
Good Morning America: Chef Emeril Lagasse is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, ABC
The Martha Stewart Show (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Cookie Week." Pastry chef Johnny Iuzzini prepares a holiday treat. (repeat) 11 a.m. ET, NBC
Friday (December 26)
The Early Show: Chef Katie Lee Joel is a guest. 7 a.m. ET, CBS
The Martha Stewart Show (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Pasta Show." Chefs Scott Conant, Iacopo Falai, Alain Allegretti, and Frank DeCarlo are guests. 11 a.m. ET, NBC
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2 Comments:
I love the new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. My favorite part is when the Small World dolls are singing and caught fire and melted. It became my favorite after I got stuck inside the Small World ride because the ride broke. No, they did not stop the singing.
beth1 at 6:49PM on 12/22/08
I liked the remake until the Oompa Loompa (singular) started to do his thing. I was immediately repulsed and pining for the version I grew up with. If you wonder if I am really into Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the book) and the Gene Wilder movie that followed, just look at my screen name... an homage to one the characters. What classic will they remake next? Citizen Kane set in South Beach? How about On the Waterfront set in Silicon Valley?
steveTV at 6:55PM on 12/22/08