I'm a creature of routine.
So much so that one of my favorite things to do is watch my favorite movies or programs over and over and over AGAIN--so many times that I can basically recite all the words along.
Two of my favorite programs to re-watch are actually documentaries that are shown sometimes on PBS: A Hot Dog Program and Sandwiches You Will Like. Have you seen these shows? They're awesome. The filmmaker takes you to a bunch of hot dog and sandwich joints, talks to the owners and the customers, and throws in a lot of shots of great looking food. Just a couple of weeks ago, I sat down in front of the TV and thought, huh, I could really go for watching that sandwiches program. And then I turned the TV on and the hot dog program was running on PBS (or its extra digital channel, however that works). Close enough! Maybe this can be my super power: my sheer desire causing the TV to show whatever programs I feel like watching right then.
These shows are written and produced by Rick Sebak, who I really enjoy, so the other day I thought I'd be clever and see if my local library owned any other of his programs. They did: something titled Breakfast Special. I was excited to get it, but I must admit I was underwhelmed. As compared to his hot dog and sandwiches program, he profiled many fewer breakfast places, so the pace seemed much slower. And, although I love breakfast, this program just didn't make as hungry as his other shows do. Sigh. Back to hoping I still have the power to will the hot dog and sandwich programs onto PBS whenever I want to see them.
I haven't seen the one on sandwitches, but I loved the one on hotdogs. Who knew?
Posted by: Ruthiella | 29 September 2011 at 10:57 AM
Ruthiella,
He's also done programs on ice cream and unusual buildings, which are worth catching as well. Although the ice cream one will also make you very hungry for ice cream.
Posted by: Citizen Reader | 29 September 2011 at 08:41 PM
I saw part of the sandwich one when I was home last summer.
Posted by: Bybee | 30 September 2011 at 07:50 PM
If you come visit, I'll take you to The Happy Dog: http://www.happydogcleveland.com/food.php
Posted by: Cindy | 09 October 2011 at 02:34 PM