About Good Eats

Good Eats is a television cooking show created and hosted by Alton Brown that premiered in North America on Food Network in 1999. The show combines cooking science with wit, history, and innovative cuisine. Brown presents recipe deconstructions, food trivia and kitchen tactics to both beginner and professional cooks, all while cleverly forming an immersive culinary narrative.

Making / Production

This unique show was developed and produced by Alton Brown, who also serves as the on-screen host. Brown's signature techniques of using unusual camera angles, stop-action animation and extensive use of puns and witty commentaries make the show particularly compelling.

Actors

• Alton Brown - As the host and creator, Brown delivers not just recipes but also culinary knowledge and history with a humorous twist.
• Luck Yates - Often appearing in various guest roles, Yates adds an extra layer of comedy and energy to each episode.
• Vickie Eng - Plays W, a mysterious government agent who occasionally appears to give Brown important culinary assignments.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The pilot episode of Good Eats first aired on the Chicago-based PBS station WTTW.
• Many episodes reference or parody popular films or television series such as Star Wars and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
• Alton Brown wrote all of the episodes himself.

Awards

In 2007, Good Eats was awarded a Peabody Award for being "an informative, tongue-in-cheek food show that blends wit with wisdom."

Quotes

• "The only unitasker in the kitchen is the fire extinguisher." - Alton Brown
• "Remember, your toaster is just a death ray with a smaller power supply." - Alton Brown
• "Organization will set you free." - Alton Brown

Music, Soundtrack

• The show features a distinctive and catchy theme tune that is well known amongst its many fans.
• Many of the interlude and background musics utilized throughout the episodes are also uniquely created for the show.