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March 3, 2009

Harry Did Not Make Bobby Flay Grill It Program

Filed under: BBQ Articles ALL, BBQ Auditions — Tags: , , — harry @ 11:07 pm

Unfortunately my January 2009 Bobby Flay Grill It audition video did not make the final 13 chosen for the 2009 season.  I prepared two knockout dishes: Grilled Lobster and Seafood Paella with Chorizo and Saffron, and Seared Ahi Tuna with Maui Onion Dressing.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting me by voting, commenting on my video, and sending it to all your friends.  Maybe better luck next year!

Here is the Dear John email I received:

Thanks everyone for applying to be on Season 2 of Grill It! with Bobby Flay! Because of all the fantastic video submissions, narrowing it down to 13 final Grill Guests was extremely difficult. Thanks for all the memorable moments, laughs, unique recipes, skilled editing techniques and pet cameos! Joking aside, many of you seem to be talented cooks! We do appreciate all of your enthusiasm for the Food Network and Bobby Flay and hope that you’re able to tune in to watch our upcoming season this May.

If you’re interested in hearing about upcoming Food Network casting opportunities please look for Embassy Row (our production company) on Facebook using the email foodnetworkseries@gmail.com

Keep on cooking!

The Grilling Casting Team -
Lisa, Zandra, Alice & Portia

February 3, 2009

Making Bobby Flay’s Audition Video

Filed under: BBQ Articles ALL, BBQ Auditions — Tags: , , , , , , — harry @ 9:24 pm

February 3, 2009

In response to a recent casting call posted at the California BBQ Association website, I shot a 4-minute audition video on January 31, 2009 to be submitted for the Food Network’s Bobby Flay Grill It program.  I’ve followed Bobby’s career for many years and I’m a huge fan.  It would be such a privilege to be able to cook with him.  The final video is being edited by my childhood friend Peter (www.PeterPhun.com) who’s a commercial videographer.    Once ready, I’ll post on Bobby’s Food Network site.  Please go there to rate it (hint: 5 stars) and post a comments (hint: you loved it!) so I may score in the popularity rankings like American Idol. I will shamelessly provide free BBQ samples if you do my bidding.

Here is my home video of the shoot, stills, post production work (e.g., blanching the lobster for grilling), bloopers, and credits.   Thanks again Peter for helping me out. Hope I get called on the show amid the very stiff competition from all the cooks in America who want to be on Bobby’s program!


Making Bobby Flay Audition Video on YouTube

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