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"I don’t consciously entertain anyone.  I’m consciously teaching them.  But I entertain myself by cooking, so maybe that comes across." - Julia Child

Service shows describe Non-fiction series that present information on specifics topics with the intent to teach, instruct, or offer an opinion, i.e.. cooking, carpentry, or home décor programs.

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F G I P S T
  • F
  • French Chef, The
  • G
  • Good Eats
  • I
  • I Love to Eat
  • P
  • Pet Set, The
  • Pillsbury Bake-Off
  • S
  • Siskel & Ebert & the Movies
  • Suze Orman Show, The
  • T
  • To the Queen’s Taste aka Dione Lucas Cooking School
  • Tournament of Roses Parade

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Genres

  • Adventure / Espionage Series
  • Animation
  • Awards Shows
  • Children’s Programming
  • Classic Anthology Series
  • Comedy Series
  • Commercials
  • Cop / Detective / Mystery Series
  • Daytime / Primetime Serials
  • Drama Series
  • Game Shows
  • Late Night
  • Legal Dramas
  • Medical Dramas
  • Music Shows & Variety Shows / Specials
  • News and Documentary
  • Reality TV
  • Religious Programming
  • Sci-Fi / Supernatural Series
  • Service Shows
  • Sports
  • Talk Shows
  • TV Movies / Miniseries / Dramatic Specials
  • Western Series

Who Talked About This Genre

  • Alton Brown
  • Frances Buss Buch
  • Julia Child
  • Roger Ebert
  • Richard Frank
  • Bill Nye
  • Suze Orman
  • Dick Smith
  • Bertram Van Munster
  • Bob Vila
  • Ruth Westheimer
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  • Highlights
  • All Interviewee clips on this genre

Highlights

  • Julia Child on the format of her cooking show,<i> The French Chef</i> and what it taught her audiencesJulia Child on the format of her cooking show, The French Chef and what it taught her audiences
    Clip begins at: 06:53, Duration: 10m 48s
  • Julia Child on the origins of her popular cooking show, <i>The French Chef,</i> on PBSJulia Child on the origins of her popular cooking show, The French Chef, on PBS
    Clip begins at: 01:44, Duration: 05m 01s
  • Roger Ebert on his approach to reviewing a film in print and for televisionRoger Ebert on his approach to reviewing a film in print and for television
    Clip begins at: 10:18, Duration: 02m 04s
  • Roger Ebert on Gene SiskelRoger Ebert on Gene Siskel
    Clip begins at: 15:55, Duration: 01m 03s

All Interviewee clips on this genre

  • Alton Brown
    • Alton Brown on how the format of Good Eats evolved; on the research, scripts, stories for the show, and directing
      Clip begins at: 48:53, Duration: 09m 51s
    • Alton Brown on the two pilots of Good Eats; on getting the show on PBS Chicago, eventually getting on Food Network, and passing up a deal with Discovery; on book rights
      Clip begins at: 39:45, Duration: 09m 08s
    • Alton Brown on the philosophy of and developing the visual style of Good Eats
      Clip begins at: 30:02, Duration: 07m 53s
    • Alton Brown on the lack of food styling and of fetish-izing food on Good Eats; on pop culture references on the show
      Clip begins at: 00:08, Duration: 06m 12s
    • Alton Brown on characters on Good Eats - "W", crew members on camera, food experts, and the lady in the refrigerator; on his family members appearing on the show; on his wife's one appearance on the program; on one thing Food Network censored; on his favorite episodes of the show
      Clip begins at: 10:06, Duration: 18m 46s
    • Alton Brown on how he got asked to host Iron Chef America; on his preparations for the show
      Clip begins at: 28:52, Duration: 10m 34s
  • Frances Buss Buch
    • Frances Buss Buch on host Dione Lucas and directing the cooking show To the Queen's Taste
      Clip begins at: 02:46, Duration: 09m 11s
  • Julia Child
    • Julia Child on her popular cooking show, The French Chef  on PBS
      Clip begins at: 00:01, Duration: 26m 30s
    • Julia Child on The French Chef's switch from black and white to color
      Clip begins at: 00:02, Duration: 02m 00s
  • Roger Ebert
    • Roger Ebert on his approach to reviewing a film in print and for television
      Clip begins at: 10:18, Duration: 02m 04s
  • Richard Frank
    • Richard Frank on developing Siskel & Ebert & the Movies
      Clip begins at: 21:56, Duration: 03m 17s
  • Bill Nye
    • Bill Nye on the format, audience, and early days of his show, Bill Nye, The Science Guy
      Clip begins at: 38:43, Duration: 06m 12s
    • Bill Nye on his look, topics for, and popular episodes of Bill Nye, The Science Guy
      Clip begins at: 44:55, Duration: 07m 59s
    • Bill Nye on reactions, production, and his persona on Bill Nye, The Science Guy
      Clip begins at: 52:54, Duration: 05m 50s
    • Bill Nye on the writing and editing on Bill Nye, the Science Guy
      Clip begins at: 00:01, Duration: 06m 54s
    • Bill Nye on his favorite moments and episodes of Bill Nye, the Science Guy
      Clip begins at: 06:55, Duration: 03m 54s
    • Bill Nye on Bill Nye, The Science Gu y's Emmy wins, popular bits, and censorship issues
      Clip begins at: 10:49, Duration: 17m 11s
  • Suze Orman
    • Suze Orman on her appearances on QVC and how it put her on the map
      Clip begins at: 47:40, Duration: 07m 08s
    • Suze Orman on the debut of her show on CNBC and how it evolved
      Clip begins at: 29:47
    • Suze Orman on working in live television; on whether there are any other shows like hers on TV
      Clip begins at: 34:40
  • Dick Smith
    • Dick Smith on makeup for James Beard's cooking show I Love to Eat
      Clip begins at: 07:40, Duration: 01m 18s
  • Bob Vila
    • Bob Vila on his first home improvement show, This Old House
      Clip begins at: 26:10
    • Bob Vila on his home improvement show, Bob Vila's Home Again
      Clip begins at: 54:14
    • Bob Vila on Bob Vila's Home Again and Bob Vila
      Clip begins at: 00:00, Duration: 16m 26s
  • Ruth Westheimer
    • Dr Ruth Westheimer on her start in television hosting; on how she came to be called "Dr. Ruth"
      Clip begins at: 57:49
    • Dr. Ruth Westheimer on her series Good Sex with Dr. Ruth Westheimer; on the language she chose to use in her work; on how sex is perceived in various cultures
      Clip begins at: 17:40, Duration: 11m 51s
  • Bertram Van Munster
    • Bertram van Munster on creating/producing Wild Things and working on a wildlife series that focuses on exotic animals and how it changed the genre
      Clip begins at: 25:58
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