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13 Comments:
It was, as Tony described the recent "street foods" episode, a clip show.
They recycled old clips with a bit of new commentary ("Remember the time Zamir ...") and called it a new episode.
I think the broadcasters have gone to great lengths to recycle/make an episode register as "new" to hook more viewers and trigger Tivo and DVR programs set to record all new eps. Even 60 Minutes does it. ("When we first broadcast this report last fall ...)
Remander at 9:35AM on 09/01/09
I think Tony has had his day.
Lippy at 12:05PM on 09/01/09
His Montana show was off the chain, and I really loved his rust belt one, too--both were as good as my favorite two of all time: Cambodia and Laos.
Bourdain done? I don't think so.
BobbieAnne at 12:27PM on 09/01/09
He didn't answer nearly enough questions. The clips were too long - I would've been happier with more, short clips rather than the long re-hash they put together.
I'm excited for next weeks episode though!
violetcassis at 12:52PM on 09/01/09
I agree with more short clips and more questions answered would have been better.
However, I personally cannot get enough Bordain. I've probably seen every broadcast episode at least three times and I'm tearing through his books. Highly looking forward to every new episode.
It is the TV highlight of my week, and the only show I record to my DVR. (Scattered amongst my wife's collection of "sex and the city," bleh.)
AyeEat at 5:03PM on 09/01/09
I missed it what happened?
pjracz10 at 5:53PM on 09/01/09
I think the economy has put a major crunch on an already surprisingly-underfunded show. He does seem to be "seeing America" quite regularly this season.
@pj - it was essentially a "clip show" disguised as a "Burning Questions" show.
mollykate678 at 7:55PM on 09/01/09
Oh okay thanks.
pjracz10 at 8:04PM on 09/01/09
It wasn't great, but I didn't hate it.
wunami at 9:19PM on 09/01/09
this was the one where they went to buffalo, chicago, and detroit, right? it was a rerun from a week or two ago. they have done a lot in the US this season, I was wondering if that was just the theme for the season, or they were out of money
erunuevo at 1:44AM on 09/02/09
Bad Sign! Management has already dropped it on the priority list - Bad Sign!
drfugawe at 10:10AM on 09/02/09
The Montana show was one of the best I have ever seen. Simply unbelievable images, stories, and music!
Foodiejudy at 12:56PM on 09/02/09
He is trying to keep more of that money in his pocket. Always happens. Producers my ass, they don't produce anything. Their title should be "Reducer", especially when it comes to production budgets.
climbhighak at 10:53PM on 09/02/09