Dinner and a Movie
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Dinner and a Movie | |
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Genre | Movies Cooking show |
Presented by | Claud Mann Paul Gilmartin Annabelle Gurwitch (1996–2002) Lisa Kushell (2002–2005) Janet Varney (2005–2011) Jason Biggs (2024–) Jenny Mollen (2024–) |
Opening theme | "Beans and Corn Bread" by Louis Jordan and Tympany Five |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Production location | United States |
Running time | 90 minutes |
Production company | Studio T |
Original release | |
Network | TBS |
Release | September 8, 1995 2011 | –
Release | June 1, 2024 |
Dinner and a Movie is an American cooking and entertainment television program aired on TBS from September 8, 1995 to 2011.
The show was hosted by chef Claud Mann and comedian Paul Gilmartin throughout its run, as well as Annabelle Gurwitch[1] from 1996–2002, Kent Osborne in 1998 before hosting its "Movie Lounge" spin-off, Lisa Kushell from 2002–2005 and Janet Varney from 2005 to the show's end in 2011.
Format[edit]
Each episode included a movie and the preparation of a creative dinner to go with its theme, generally via a pun. For example, an episode showing Drumline features a recipe titled "The Beets Go On", referencing the Sonny & Cher single "The Beat Goes On", as well as the plot of the movie about a drummer who tries to fit in with a new marching band. However, some episodes have special guests like Kelsey Grammer in showing of Stripes, Jerry Springer in showing of Dumb and Dumber, and Richard Petty in showing of Days of Thunder.[2]
Cookbooks based on the block were released in 1996,[3] 1999,[4] and 2003.[5]
Monkey-ed Movies debuted in production which were run during the block and in odd time slots after sporting events like a minor golf tournament a day then, the station played about half an hour to unexpected results. The ratings actually increased, which prompted 13 episodes of an expanded half-hour series which would become The Chimp Channel.[6]
The show's cancellation was announced by Gilmartin on the May 6 edition of his podcast, The Mental Illness Happy Hour.
Revival[edit]
On May 17, 2023, Kathleen Finch, Chairman and Chief Content Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery’s U.S. Networks Group, announced that it would revive the block during the company’s Upfront presentation in New York City. There are few details, but the remake will again feature the same format.[7]
Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen are chosen to host the revival and they've been married for 15 years, are setting the table for fun in each episode with a mix of games, food, conversation, and of course, blockbuster films. For the premiere on June 1, it’s DC’s smash hit Aquaman starring Jason Momoa.[8]
This isn’t the first relaunch of a similar format with Friday Night Vibes coming back in January with Nina Parker and Kevin Fredericks stepping in for Deon Cole and Tiffany Haddish who hosted in 2021.
Films shown by Claud and Paul[edit]
- The Breakfast Club
- Fast Times at Ridgemont High
- The Blue Lagoon
- Weird Science
- The Money Pit
- The Blues Brothers
- National Lampoon's Animal House
- Grease
- Police Academy
- The Lost Boys
- Urban Cowboy
- Heathers
- The Cutting Edge
- A View to a Kill
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
- The Living Daylights
- A Flintstones Christmas Carol
- A Christmas Carol
- Airplane!
- Wildcats
See also[edit]
- Casino Cinema (similar movie program on Spike TV)
- USA Up All Night
- MonsterVision
- Elvira's Movie Macabre
- TCM Underground
References[edit]
- ^ Meisler, Andy (20 October 1996). "Mixing Things Up With a Laugh". New York Times.
- ^ "Dinner and a Movie Guest Page". Internet Archive. August 23, 2000. Archived from the original on 2000-08-23.
- ^ Dinner And A Movie Cookbook. Internet Archive. January 1, 1996. ISBN 978-1-57036-383-2. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ Mann, Claud; Carlson, Kimberlee; Johnson, Heather (October 4, 1999). Dinner And A Movie Second Cookbook. Andrews McMeel Pub. ISBN 0740703145.
- ^ Mann, Claud; Carlson, Kimberlee; Johnson, Heather (September 1, 2003). Dinner And A Movie Third Cookbook. Andrews McMeel. ISBN 978-0-7407-3957-6.
- ^ Lucas, Michael P. (June 1, 1999). "Some 'Chimp Channel' Segments Descend From Classics". Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ^ Petski, Denise (May 17, 2023). "Dinner and a Movie' Revived at TBS After 12 Years". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Fishman, Scott (May 17, 2024). "Jason Biggs & Jenny Mollen to Host 'Dinner and a Movie' Revival". TV Insider. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Dinner and a Movie at IMDb
- The Best of Dinner & a Movie at TCM.com
- 1990s American cooking television series
- 2000s American cooking television series
- 2010s American cooking television series
- American motion picture television series
- TBS (American TV channel) original programming
- 1995 American television series debuts
- 2011 American television series endings
- Television series by Studio T
- United States non-fiction television series stubs