Old Food Network Show--The Guy in the RV..

[jarona]

You know--he went all over the place looking for regional greats--like steamed hamburgers...
He had a kind of high-pitched voice, but he was a very entertaining guy. I liked that show and considering all the reruns of new shows, I'm surprised I have not seen this show in a while. I cannot remember the name of the show or this guy..I remember he had an Irish last name.

[Kholvaitar]

Jim O'Connor also played George in the movie "Mystic Pizza".

[dave_c]

Wasn't there another guy that drove around in an RV that was shaped like a toaster? He drove to different areas and cooked for the locals? I seem to remember it was like Gordon Elliot's show "Door Knock Dinner", but this guy was the cook.

[alkapal]

the man driving that toaster was the "surreal gourmet", bob blumer. http://www.bobblumer.com/

he has a new show now...."glutton for punishment."

[alkapal]

i liked jim o'connor very much. plus, he is easy on the eyes. ;-P

[Vladimir Estragon]

Just to balance the picture, I thought that guy was unbelievably irritating. Another grinning muck of a TV host with zero food knowledge.

[jarona]

But you know what? He never claimed to be a chef, or a cook, or any sort of expert. He was just this amiable guy who enjoyed what he did and liked to eat! He was a "host". Simple as that. No big food celebrity. Nothin'. Just a nice guy who lucked out into a great gig! I kind of respect that!

[ML8000]

I get what you're saying. I think they just needed to restrict his coffee intake. Not a bad host at all, just a tad hyper.

[sal_acid]

I'm with you. Irritating guy.

[goodhealthgourmet]

you're talking about "The Secret Life Of..." with Jim O'Connor - i liked him too.

the show's still on, but with a new host - George Duran took over about 1.5 years ago - and it's just not the same.

[jarona]

That's right! It was kind of a cross between Unwrapped and The Best Of...only on wheels. Jim O'Connor was a great host--so amiable and fun, but without going over the top. I hope FN brings him back in some way! Thanks!