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Swag Bags For All My Friends!
By Anthony Bourdain on July 18, 2009 10:11 PM | Permalink | 105 Comments
I can't tell you how happy and proud I am that NO RESERVATIONS just got nominated for three Prime Time Emmy Awards. But I am particularly exuberant that the camera work and editing have been individually honored.
True, the show was also nominated for Best Non-Fiction program, a category which brings glory, presumably, to all of us who work at Zero Point Zero Productions.
Chris Collins and Lydia Tenaglia, my friends and partners and fellow creators of this whole enterprise most of all. But they're always getting nominated for stuff -- and winning too: For that other excellent show they make: Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie.
It's veteran shooters Zach Zamboni and Todd Liebler I thought instantly about. And our poor, tormented editor, Jesse Fisher, usually isolated from society behind an always-closed door, hunched in front of his blinking screen ... I thought of them, imagined them loaded with swag bags, careening drunkenly down the red carpet, Todd inadvertently crushing Ryan Seacrest's tiny foot beneath his heroic hoof, blundering magnificently towards destiny and his gold statuette. Jesse, ordering up Mai Tai's, cases of grapefruit and Gerber Mini-Magnums from the pool at the Chateau Marmont (and charging them to Lindsey Lohan's room).
At various low moments on the road: one camera down, weather turned suddenly to shit, sidekick slumped over into incoherent heap, power failure, threatened military coup, diarrhea, cloud of mosquitos, war (the sort of travellers annoyances that pop up from time to time), it has become a recurring practice of mine to cheer on the crew with the well-worn comment, "I ...smell...EMMY!"
As often as I meant it in a facetious, sarcastic, embittered, "What-the-hell-are-we-doing-here--this scene is a wash" kind of a way, I did mean it for real. Because the truth is, the level of camera work and editing on this show has been getting steadily better every year. The shooters have been busting their asses -- pushing themselves -- often under truly ridiculous conditions -- to get better and better looking shots, to frame and compose and capture them in exciting new ways.
This has involved the development of some really extraordinary (often jury rigged, homemade) equipment and rigging and a lot more time, effort and sheer physical endurance to make optimal use of it all. Zach and Todd have been all over the world with me, hanging out of helicopters, strapped to the roofs of cars, riding backwards on horses, bombing downhill on skateboards while holding cameras, and humping an ever heavier load of improvised steadi-cams, gyros, monitors, and long, mutant lenses around in sub-tropical heat, hip deep mud and driving rain. I've come to learn that if they ask me to "do it again -- slowly," (walk down a street, up a hill, down the stairs, over a cliff), I may hate to hear it, but if a guy carrying about 35 pounds more than me insists he wants to do it again (and backwards in his case), then, it's probably for a pretty good reason. I'm guessing he sees something pretty goddamned through that lens.
It's a very good feeling seeing a happy cameraman on this show. They get this look from behind the lens and I can see that they're picturing how what's happening now is going to look after 9 weeks of editing and post-production and how they can possibly make that eventual outcome even better ... It's nice to stand on a bamboo bridge, early in the morning in Luang Prabang, mist rising off the river and just know that this is going to be great.
As a story teller it's a joy to know that all these talented and creative people are around me to help find new and exciting and ever changing ways to tell those stories.
All the veteran editors on the show; Jesse Fisher, Eric Lasby, Chris Martinez and Dave Robinson are an inestimably important component of the finished show ... All the great photography in the world, the best story, all that would be useless without the people back in those dark cubicles in New York -- all of whom have their own signature styles and strengths-- who put it all together in compelling and thrillingly manipulative ways. In the end, it's the editing that tells us how to feel about what we see. Its powers are extraordinary -- the seemingly simple process of putting one shot after another. And choosing and laying in the music. Those juxtapositions absolutely rule the finished work.
For me, to be able to stand on that bridge in Laos, aware that Zach's shooting from one angle--and Todd wandering around on the far bank getting B-roll -- and knowing how good they are at what they do, to imagine what they might be getting on tape, to know who's likely to be editing the finished footage is an inspiration. It alternately allows me to tell stories I might never have been able to tell -- or (alternately) saves my ass when I can't even see a story in what we're doing.
I've worked so long with these guys, that I find myself sometimes, writing sentences in my head, just by looking at where they're pointing their lenses. I'm guessing -- I hope -- I'm pretty damn sure that these nominations mean a lot to the people who work so hard to make this show. You might swing over to the section on this site called Meet The Crew to see what these people look like. Someone missing from that rogues gallery is Paul Cabana, who produced the Laos episode -- and who graciously appeared in any number of episodes as "Asian Number #7." A while back the bastard went off to work in the real world. We missed him then. Now we have even more reason to miss him.
Whether we actually win anything or not? I have no clue. But I'm pretty sure we get some cool swag bags. And I'm hoping the network will pay for mini-bar.
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Yes, well deserved all around. Was it my imagination, though, and was that a "Hosted and written by" credit under Tony's name at the end of the Chile episode. Have never seen a writing credit before.
Congrats! That's so great to hear. Just got back from New Orleans carrying tons of photo gear but it was worth all the food. Good Luck and I hope you guys all win.
Best of luck and well deserved recognition for a great show. I imagine when you win you will show the cave segment in Jamaica right ha ha. Congrats to all of you.
Congratulations to You and your Crew! You do wonderful work with your show. We thoroughly enjoy it here in my home - the entire family (all 3 generations) sit and watch it together sometimes. You all deserve this pinnacle of broadcast recognition. May you take home every last Golden Statue.... And TONS of free Swag!
Well done for the nominations. Also well done for mentioning your crew. Far too many shows don't mention about what goes on behind the scenes.
I've seen you show the camera men a few times. And, I don't know about anyone else, but I like to see their camera shy reactions. Makes good TV!
The Emmy noms are great news. Congratulations! Speaking as a former video editor, I can tell you it is a rare treat to have your contributions truly recognized by the host/talent. You editors' dedication to the program shows in the 'little' things that editors do only when they're working for good people and under good conditions... I see such subtle touches in every episode of NR. Congrats again and Gabba Gabba Hey!
TOM
ps: When you win, I dare you to thank "Johnny, Joey & DeeDee"
Aw, man. When I read the post title, I thought you meant swag for *us*, all your little groupies.
Seriously, though, congratulations to you and the crew. Todd, especially, deserves some validation that his various mishaps have been in the name of a greater good.
The professional recognition is great, and you guys earned it. You should win. But that hardly matters. Making a show that started good and keeps getting better, that matters. Making a show that at its best (which is frequent) transcends mere food and travel and shows us our humanity--bastards sometimes, inconceivably resilient often, but gracious and friendly always--that matters. Thank you.
The professional recognition is great, and you guys earned it. You should win. But that hardly matters. Making a show that started good and keeps getting better, that matters. Making a show that at its best (which is frequent) transcends mere food and travel and shows us our humanity--bastards sometimes, inconceivably resilient often, but gracious and friendly always--that matters. Thank you.
"Congratulations!" on your Emmy nominations. I hope this is the year you finally win the acclaim that rightfully belongs to you and the crew. You've all raised the bar for travel shows with your unparalleled creativity and quality in every aspect of production. Good luck!
This calls for a case or two beer party. I think a tour of local beer makers all over America is at hand. Remember no chezze or crackers with beer.
Very gracious post, Tony. You have always been quick to recognize the contributions of your crew. Your a class act and from all my research a really nice guy.
Awesome. And yes, the show, though always good, has gotten better. More stylized with bits heaps deeper than other travelogues.
Congratulations. Keep filming.
Oh, if we could only vote! As far as I am concerned, your show is the only travel show on the Travel Channel that appeals to all the generations. As has been stated, the show continues to grow and all of you are to be commended.
Your commending your partners, staff, etc., shows us what a wonderful man you really are. Even when you weary of the work, please know that we are all out here awaiting the next show and can only hope that you go on for many, many years. Kisses to all the group.
ps. lets see more of the staff, please.
NO RESERVATIONS!!! Schweet! Best show on T.V. bar none. You ALL deserve it! I'll be drinking Pisco Sours and toasting you all as you pick up your well deserved Emmy. Cheers!
Glad I found this site...here is a scotch toast for you and the team! Love your show...
oooooooo doggie! I love you I love your crew! Keep up the good work! congratulations big guy! Love from your biggest fan! Ellie
As the Unofficial Canadian for Catsworking, I raise my glass to all the Unsung Hero's behind the Scenes.
Way to go guys..... Ya Gotta Come to Winnipeg!!! :)
Congratulations on the nominations to you and the gang Tony. I'll be rooting for you and the crew to win.
Has there ever been an episode covering Galica, Spain. Go in the fall during "pork killing time?" You'll be in your glory.
I too thought the "loot" per the blog title was for us too! LOL. But then again, it is, for we've been enjoying this show for a while now and FINALLY you and crew are receiving some serious credit. Congratulations! You all deserve it. Don't let it go to your heads though - and I mean that in a "I drank too much-how did I end up here in this dress-what does persona non grata mean?" kind of way! Love ya, Tony and crew! ~Bonnie (a.k.a. artnlit, your fixer ready in Pittsburgh when you are)
Congratulations to you and your crew. This is a well-deserved honor. My wife and I were commenting about the Chile episode that your show *looks* as good as it is entertaining and educational.
Dear Tony,
Your show is the best! Your raw, poetic honesty is a beautiful thing and aspires me to be a bit braver in my craft. Thank goodness for you and your cast and crew. You Rock!!
I love your show, but I would like to know what happened to your Russian partner Zamir. I really loved the episode when you were in Uzbekhistan with him. I am 18 and will be going to Kazakhstan myself. Thankyou.
Congrats!!! I just want to say thanks for showing the rest of the world about Laos. I found myself watching that episode over and over again.
See you dont give yourself enough credit Tony.Your very talented in your writing.Could leave out the whole dam food kabob ,do a show just on you.Theres something about you that we can all relate ,connect to.Your down to earth but with a very high and respectable opinions.I'd and i'm sure alot others would pay to see you again in Knoxville anytime we loved it,just wish you couldve mingeled more after the show.We will always be huge fans of yours ,even though you hate that shit,i'd rather say friends of yours.Take care in your travels come back to east Tn soon.By way your cookbooks awsome if noone has it get it!
See Tony you kick***.
Tony's embedded commercial for bing.com was a big surprise and disappointment.
- I've been a fan for years. Feel he's established trust with me and that sales stuff/pitches will be clearly separate from his commentary/persona
- Now, I'm feeling that when I see him, even in a 'natural' setting, I have to be on guard against a sales pitch!
- Once I lose that trust, it's very hard, if not impossible, to get back.
Didn't you 'smart' folks and the agency think about the downside of this dumb approach?
Congrats!!, for u and your team U deserve it!, I love ur show, actually now I'm watching the one from Chile, I'm so happy you had fun and enjoyed my country, next time u deside 2 go 2 Chile I can b your tour guide :-). One question.. did u stop smoking?
As one of those that has worked (currently unemployed) behind the scenes of Emmy award winning shows, it's great that you shower so much love on your crew. It so rarely happens, thanks, Tony. Just makes me want to (work with) watch your show that much more. Good man.
Hello,
I enjoy your show so much. It has encouraged me to go out and travel the world when i am old enogh to do so! Your enthusiasm for the world and food has impacted me! Even know i am only a freshman in high school I understand the world and whats in it.
Thanks for everything!
Reservations About "No Reservations"!
Oh Mi Gosh! I'm stammering like a school-girl because I just left a comment on the blog (see #23) of a foodie that should be adored- Anthony Bourdain! But, of course- I addressed him as "Tony". I had to. My desire was prompted by the show's Emmy nomination. Well deserved! What an amazing person, or should I say what amazing attitude wrapped up into a shell of a person. Of course, we all know he's the real deal. Cynically weathered (in a crusty-good way), insanely intelligent; and the whole time, sarcasm- his middle name... and that's on a good day. Kudos to his team and crew! Check out Bourdain's blog link (as well as many others) on "Totally Boss Blogs" found on the side bar. I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy!
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WoW! What a difference an "S" makes. River-Rose profoundly swears to type in a more accurate fashion! This is my real Web-Spot.
Oh Tony...why is it that places that serve meals the size of a quarter are a turn off....you truly do your best to complement your guests in Australia but man...i guess i just loved your Viet tour that all else pales...
Congrats Tony and crew. I know this suggestion is not exotic but might be something you could incorporate in one of your shows...or make a whole show about,Firehouse cooking and fare eaten by those that do that firefighting thing. We are here for 24 hours at a crack and have to eat...sometimes pretty good. So get those Emmy winnning producers on it!
Love the show and the Chef,Tony can we get the recipes from the Australia show,the ones from the restaurant,all those courses,luckey dog!!!!!!!!!!!!
i have seen every show and enjoyed every one of them...as well as your books!!! i just purchased tickets to see you at procter theater in Scenectady, NY...cant wait!!!!!
i had to make a choice, wait and see if i could get vip, with the meet and greet, or 4th row orchestra... i had to pick the 4th row, i was at least guranteed those. so if you see some guy and his fiance staring at you in aww as you speak, its me... your my idol!!!!!! ps a picture would be great.
oh just finished watching the austrailia episode....WOW!!!
you and your crew deserve every bit of praise they want to give you. take it and run with it.
"COOK FREE OR DIE"
Congratulations to you and the crew! The show is great and has gotten better with each season. Great episode tonight, I loved that you really stayed away from the whole Australian tourist thing and really showed your audience an entirely different Australia from the one we probably think of. Your narrative, the camera shots, music, and editing all combine for a perfect hour of escape to places I've never visited. Also as a side note I wanted to address the comment above that criticized Tony for doing the Bing.com ad and calling Tony a sell-out and a big disappointment. Um, whoever wrote that comment is talking out their ass. Tony has a kid and a wife, so maybe he's thinking of them when he did that commercial, or maybe he did it and it really shouldn't concern people why because after all it's just a fucking commercial. It's not like he sold his soul to 'that other network' or anything. Anyways, just wanted to say great show as always and congrats on the well deserved emmy nomination. I really hope you guys win!
yes, without a doubt a well-deserved nomination and praise for the show's crew. a lot of love and fan adoration is thrown your way show after show, mr. bourdain, but i think a lot of credit has to be given to your behind-the-scenes team. the emotional impact -- the 'coolness' of this great series -- is really brought on by the excellent camera angles/movement, timing, music,etc. keep up the good work!
Hello Anthony
I'd love to invite you to Guam... it's a symbolic invite since I'm not offering a stay, ha! But in all seriousness, we'd all love to see you in Guam. I'm not sure if you will be reading this, but Guam is an amazing place with crystal clear waters, great food, people, history, culture.. oh, and it's "Where America's Day Begins".. Literally and figuratively.
On behalf of all my friends and family, please visit us in Guam. It would be great to have you trip along our beaches, tasting our food, while engaging in enjoyable discussions at the bar overseeing the Pacific Ocean.
Take Care, TV friend
Faun
I watched Chile show twice, back to back. Not just cuz it's gorgeous over there, also because I was amazed at editing and shots. Beautiful work. Well-deserved noms. Bourdain cracks me up. Best writer. The part in Kitchen Confidential about the steakhouse interview still makes me chuckle -- "what do you know about me?". I tell about it at social gatherings, laughing so hard, I can't fully spit it out. I'm sure peope think I'm a weirdo and need a life, but once in awhile someone gets it, so it's worth it to get a hood laugh. Back from 3 months on French Polynesia so catching a rerun of that show bought a tear to my eye. I love that place. Bourdain has probably done more dot tourism than anyone. I am going to start telling people my dream job is to work on your crew. Thanks for opening the world in such an enjoyable way!!
Watched Australia last night. You should had gone to China to do the Show. Guess there is not enough indigenous food left in the Outback.
congrats Anthony - cant believe your October 10 at the Times Center is sold out! :((
all the best.
CONGRATULATIONS ANTHONY & CREW BEHIND THE SCENES!! I really do enjoy your show. It is refreshing to see.
Congrats to all!
One of the reasons I love the show is the increasing sophistication and excellence in the visuals and writing. I'm amazed at how much I can learn about a place (its people, history, culture, geography, and of course food) in one story/episode.
Saint- Exupery said "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." I think Bourdain and crew do a masterful job at putting things together and then taking away any flotsam and jetsam until what's left is pretty damn near perfect. I never knew I could learn so much through a country's cuisine, whether its deep fried twinkies or foie gras.
congrats guys! I hope you make it. by the way i recently went on a self foodie tour through manhattan on a visit there one day from florida and visited a few of the places mentioned in the disappearing nyc episode! on foot!
Many congratulations on the Emmy nominations, Bourdain and Co. You deserve to win 'em all.
Regarding Australia last night--I loved it, and I'd say to Elmo (#42 above) that one of the main POINTS of the episode had to do with immigrants and immigrant cuisine, so of course Chinese...and Sichuan. Didn't we also "taste" kebabs and brat's? Aussie cuisine is international! That said, I must confess I really envied what your dining experience at Rumi, at the Sichaun place, and at "Mail ???" out in the middle of nowhere. I've spent half of today trying to figure out how to get from San Diego (my home) to Melbourne without long-haul air flights! Thanks, Monsieur Bourdain.
Congratulations on the nominations, they are well deserved. Love the show!!
I love your show. So congrats on the nominations. I am always excited when a new season is coming up. I just returned from the Dominican Republic, have you ever been there? The food is not much to talk about but other than that, it's an interesting place to visit. Check out my blog at radelstravels.blogspot.com I took a picture of a sign that reminded me of something you would say so it's on my blog (if I can figure out how to add the picture).
Congrats NoRes crew. Please take some video of the awards show and the ensuing debauchery... No Reservastions: The Emmys. It'll win... an emmy!
Congrats. The show deserves to win for many reasons. The "Production Values" of NR are simply outstanding.
Congrats on your Emmy noms!! Love, love, love the show. Last night's Aussie episode was totally jaw dropping mouth watering!
I am absolutely in love with Anthony Bourdain.Hes like this awesome bad boy who you just want to go and party with and you know your gonna have an awesome time! I was really disapointed to find out that he was married though. You go girl!!! hold on to him cause if I ever get my hands on him your a goner!!! lol Khalia
By the way congrats on the emmy noms! Hell you deserve it with all the uestionable stuff you have encountered! Maybe you can vome to San Antonio,that would be rockin. Any way keep up the good work Tony!!!!!
Bravo, Bravo and Bravo !!! More than well deserved.
TONY YOU ROCK!!! Love the show! Regularly sampling Skyline Chili here in Cinci so that quality doesn't slip!. Would love to meet you sometime! Enjoy food & travel as always.......ROCK ON!!!!
what was the name of the jazz pieces use on the Chile episode this month, the were GREAT!!!!!!, oh and you were too as always! :)
Congratulations on the nomination. I hope you at least win 1 of the 3, great for your morale and for us as we get a bigger chance of seeing more seasons.
From those of us who shoot weddings, barmitzvah's and our own art--who STUDY YOUR SHOW FOR INSPIRATION--
We Salute You!
PS: If you don't win feel free to trash your hotel rooms!
Just win baby!
I watched the Aussie show and then watched the missing scenes at the Vietnam Rest. They were wonderful. I know that I will never get to go out into the world again, but I spent an hour there on tv watching you so enjoy yourself and I laughed and cried. I live now in the middle of the country, so interesting food is what I miss most. After much searching, I have found a Pho shop where the soup has a good original taste. That is all they do in this shop and I go out of my way to get there once a week. It is much easier on the East coast to find good food, but I plug along. Because of its content, I found the Aussie show the best this new season. You do communicate with a flair. The best travel/food show ever.
The camera work in this show is outstanding, its no surprise it was nominated. And Tony, you arent so shabby yourself. Congrats on the nominations, good luck, and keep bringing us new adventures. Love ya!
Congratulations on the Emmy Noms. Very well deserved because the show is not just about eating weird stuff. It's about getting into a variety of cultures throught eyes, and stomachs, of the natives. I've been watching for some time now, even before you were on the travel channel, and have yet to see a show filmed in Israel. Any reason you've visited virtually all the neighboring countries but not Israel? It is loaded with great food, culture and interesting people.
Congrats on the nomination. I love ths show! The best ever. Tony is such a brilliant writer.
Well deserved Tony! Every night I can't wait to turn on my idiot box and open the No Reservations folder on my Tivo. It's always a wonderfully intriguing and entertaining experience to journey with you to cities both foreign and domestic and see things I never would see on a sales trip or visiting family. You show us the diamonds in the rough and not just the glitzy tourist attractions and that's why I love your show. I want to go to places I was never interested in before because of your jaunts into the foodie wilderness. Thank you and congrats on the nominations.
PS: When are you gonna come to Atlanta!?!?! even your new sponsor bing.com knows we something to offer.
Congrats. too you and the crew very well deserved.
Tony, this is the most intelligent, magnificent show ever. It keeps improving, each episode has a character all its own. You never follow a "template" and always offer something different. That is greatness. Gosh, are you ever afraid you'll run out of locations? (haha)
Hey Toni
Love your show put when are you going to visit Croatia???
It have been a while sense I have been on your blog site. I want to congraadulate your crew and you for being nominated for the 3 emmys.Your crew and you disever it .Every episode is filled with the most wonderful cammera shots and ombined with the poetic word of naration buy yourself make for one of the best travel shows I have ever seen. I do enjoy the show.I have always been impressed with how you and the crew getalong or at least what is seen on the show,however what impressess me the most is that the crew is seen on the show that shows great humilaty.
anyways To the crew and yourself good look hope you win all that you have been nominated for. a fan warren van tassell
Congrats on the nominations - just watched the London and Edinburgh episode, fantastic stuff - almost made me homesick for the UK. All I need to get hold of now is a copy of Mrs Beeton's and I'm in business re-creating the food my mother fed us as kids. Number 1 on that list is mincemeat for Christmas, and yes it includes beef - my mother still makes it properly and it beats commercial syruped fruit any day of the week!!
Congratulations to you Tony and to the great crew. Very impressed by the way you recognize the others that make the show so great.
I love to cook, and am absolutely hooked on your show........but, I imagine even non-cooks love to watch the show just to see the travelogue as well as to listen to and see the wonderful "snarky bad boy" getting into all kinds of interesting situations
I am totally hooked on your show. Having been in the cooking world for many years (now just in our own kitchen) I love seeing foods from countries I haven't been to yet. And you totally crack me up! If you ever want to do Prague, let us know. My husband is Czech and we go back to Prague every year for 2-3 weeks. We would be honored to be your private tour guides.
Congrats Tony and Crew! You are the only show on TV, that I must say isn't mindless crap. Your show helps inspire people to not only see the world - but taste it. Something that many people are overlooking! Come back to Chicago - there's alot more here!
About nine years ago, I was a U.S. expat living in The Hague when I ordered a few books from Amazon. The name Anthony Bourdain seemed only vaguely familiar, but the book's premise piqued my curiosity. One Saturday morning, I cracked open the volume and spent the weekend on the sofa howling with laughter - to the consternation of my family, who thought I'd gone 'round the bend. In fact, I'd fallen hopelessly in love with the intelligence, insights, irreverence and wit of Tony Bourdain. "No Reservations" serves to elevate my opinion of the man, whose status in these starry eyes is approaching God-like proportions. How fortunate for us both that I'm sufficiently mature not to entertain groupie-stalker notions - but, I can dream, can't I? ;-)
Congrats to all! Well deserved!
You should come to Lithuania. I'd even show you around, and see if you can handle the three day old pork left on the counter. But there's nothing like a bowl of Šaltibarščiai (cold beet soup) in the summer, or juka (blood soup, koldunai (dumplings), or even Šaltnosiukai (cold little noses) (lingonberry dumplings), just to hit the tip of the iceberg.
You deserve it Tony!!! Way to go!
Congratulations Tony and ZPZ on the Emmy nominations, good luck to all of you in September.
BTW, Austraila rocked last week.
Todd Liebler is a rockstar! Hope you win the emmy guys.
Thanks for your great show. My sister and I thoroughly enjoy every episode. I would like to tell you what a feat it is to beat out fairies, princesses, cartoons and everthing else a 8 year old girl who's color is pink holds dear. My sister deems your show to be the best show on tv, and ranks you as her favorite person after her family, friends and other acquaintances! LOL! She's often suggested to tv shows that are less entertaining that you should guest star. Happy travles!
Congratulations Tony. And to all the crew as well. Your show is one of my favorites.
However, you guys need to make a stop in St. Louis. There's great food, and of course all the Anheuser-Busch products a man could want. Congrats again on the Emmy nods
I am a History teacher at a lower income school in the Bronx and after browsing through the travel channel I caught an episode of No Reservations and got hooked. Due to its cultural diversity, historically accurate information and the great cuisines alongside great sceneries this show can easily be a history/anthropology/psychology/sociology documentary except it isn’t boring and Anthony does not have an English accent. I have given my students homework which includes watching this show and writing an essay on its content and in my opinion the awards are well deserved congratulations and thank you for sharing your enlightened work with the world. In the words of Anthony from his New Orleans episode to Anthony how does it feel to be part of changing the world for the better?
So happy to learn of the show's richly deserved emmy nominations. "No Reservations" is the only best thing about Mondays.
Tony, what's up with all the corporate sponsorship this season? Bing is how you research trips? Hmmm. I'm not buying it. But I still love the show and am glad you guys are finally getting some recognition for your great television.
Tony,
I dount you read these comments, but I noticed you are coming to my home town, Waukegan, on Nov. 8th. I would really like to get in touch with you and show you around the place. I know ALL the hot spots.
Thanks,
Jake
"In the end, it's the editing that tells us how to feel about what we see."
I love your voice. The way that you speak.
The honesty you have about everything.
The mood you are able to convey.
It's a talent,
storytelling.
But you make me able to listen.
I am very impressed by these ackowledgements and appreciation of the crew! I am a fan of the show -a childhood friend of your camera man, Todd- AND a Union Scenic Artist working on T.V. shows and movies...It is wonderful that you publically credit your crew - I know they (we in the industry) work very hard and you do too! I really love the show and your support of The Ramones!!! Jess
I am so happy for you. Well deserved. I am so sad I cna't watch the show from here in Iraq. It won't be until December 09 that I will be back home sipping on some wine wondering where Tony is taking me next...
congrats , tony , these wont be the last emmy's you get . your the best , keep it going . TONY 4 PREZ !
Congratulations Tony and crew! No one deserves it more. As a photography director and producer myself, I watch the show with a slightly different eye than many viewers. I am amazed at the complexity of the production and I'm always just a bit jealous that I'm not working with you and your crew. You all deserve to be commended for your vision and dedication and Tony...it's fantastic that you understand and acknowledge your crew's hard work. Best of luck on the Emmy!
Are you surprised? Dude No Reservations is just about the best show to date that i've ever seen. Sincere, educational, and inspirational, it really doesn't get any better. This show deserves every award there is, Period. The best of everything, and thanks to this show i've learned things and expanded my mind to other cultures. Not to be a kissa$$ but seriously what show or anything can compete? Long live Tony.
Tony hands down deserves every award there is to give. This show is terrific, while being sincere, educational and inspirational. Can anyone suggest a better show? The two people i look up to most are Steve Irwin (past away 2006) and Tony Bourdain. Before i die it would be an honor to shake his hand. Long live Tony
Great show.
How about Israel -- Not Palestine. Bring Zamir.
Congratulations Tony! You people deserved it. I never miss your show, although here in India we don't get to see your latest shows. :(
I love your show Tony! The episode in Sri Lanka really opened up a whole cultural roots connections journey for me! The methodology and food culture of Sri Lanka is very simliar to Southern Burmese coastal cooking.
On that point, how about something even more controversial and unchartered? A No Reservations episode in the elusive fascist Disneyland known as Myanmmar, formerly Burma?
You guys deserve it. Tony is the reason im going to school to become a chef even though I will never consider myself a chef. All of your books and shows are insparational and eye opening. Everyone always asks me what chef I would want to meet listing off Bobby Flay or another food network person. The only chef I would be pumped about meeting would be Anthony Bourdain he would be the only one that would sit down with me have a beer and talk about the stupid *** that happens in restaurants.
I'm an Emmy voter... and believe me. You've got my vote. Your show is always gorgeous and yes, the editing is wonderful. Good luck!
Congrats to Tony & crew on the persistent and rising quality of the show. Since no one else here has remarked upon it, I'd like to give some recognition to whoever does the artwork for the beween-ads moments: the silhouetted crows for the Sri Lanka episode added to the atmosphere - just a well-executed nice touch.
Maybe it is just me but the show "MAN vs. Food" is the most stupid show I have ever seen. I am a fan of No Reservations and Bizzare Foods, MAN vs. Food is just suck. I did not want to watch the stupid show, I want to watch No Reservations and Bizzare Foods.
Congrats! I just discovered your show as some of the episodes are offered on Netflix as part of their "watch now" streaming selections. Totally hilarious - love the smart ass approach. You must either work out a lot or be blessed with an amazing metabolism! Lookin' good! I really loved the episodes on Mexico and Uruguay. I visited Uruguay as part of a South American cruise in 2008 and really liked it. Not much not to like about Punte del Este, right? Anyway, yours is my new favorite show. Rock on!!
I am so so so happy for you guys. You all deserve it. From the writing to the hosting to the editing to the camerwork. I was so upset when I didn't see the show's name on the Emmy list, but I'm glad I checked out the blog to find out you guys were nominated.
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Love the blog love the show, you defo deserve everything you win. Keep the great work comming.
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Very well deserved because the show is not just about eating weird stuff. It's about getting into a variety of cultures throught eyes, and stomachs, of the natives. I've been watching for some time now, even before you were on the travel channel, and have yet to see a show filmed in my country...
Congrats!!, for you and your team you deserve it!, I love your show... From the writing to the hosting to the editing to the camera work. I was so upset when I didn't see the show's name on the Emmy list, but I'm glad I checked out the blog to find out you guys were nominated.