Premiere
Season two premiered nationally on public television stations in May 2004.
Program Description
Just in time for the summer grilling season, BARBECUE AMERICA returns to public television stations with 13 brand-new episodes. Traveling America’s highways, back roads and bayous, BARBECUE AMERICA explores the country’s unique contribution to the culinary landscape. Produced by Wishing Wells Productions in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting and distributed by American Public Television, BARBECUE AMERICA promises to satisfy the appetites of grilling enthusiasts everywhere. Underwriters and Sponsors: Propane Education & Research Council, Barbeques Galore, BIC USA, Inc., Bayou Classic and the National Pork Board. Produced by: Wishing Wells Productions in association with Oregon Public Broadcasting Credits: Producer/Writer: Glenn Dreyfuss, Executive Producer & Series Creator: Rick Browne Executive Producer for OPB: David Davis, Executive in Charge of Production: Jack Galmiche
Press Materials
- Episode Descriptions (pdf) | (pr_bbqamerica.pdf)
- Host Rick Browne (pdf) | (hostbio_bbqamerica.pdf)
- Press Release (pdf) | (pr_bbqamerica.pdf)
- Q&A with Host Rick Browne (pdf) | (qafeature_bbqamerica.pdf)
Photos
Rick Browne, Ph.B (Doctor of Barbecue) in his signature "tableshirt," which actually IS fashioned from picnic tablecloth material. detail >>
Rick Browne in his signature "tableshirt" grills up some ostrich tenderloins and king crab during the "backyard" segment tapings at LaCosta Resort & Spa. detail >>