Food, Identity, and Culture
by Nathan Jones on 2021-05-18T15:58:33-05:00 | 0 CommentsThe following clips pertain to foodways, identity, and culture from a national and international perspective.
Clip #1
Title: Small World (Dinner Time) Part II
Date: July 14, 2008
Network: ABC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/898611
Abstract: (Studio: Charles Gibson) What's for dinner around the globe and what are the local customs introduced. (China: Stephanie Sy) Dinner in the summer in China outside Beijing featured; scenes shown from the fields and inside the house. (Pakistan: Gretchen Peters) Dinner in Pakistan featured; scenes shown from a roadside market and inside a village house. (Jerusalem: Simon McGregor-Wood) Dinner in Jerusalem, Israel, featured; scenes shown from the market and a Jewish home. (Nairobi, Kenya: Dana Hughes) Dinner time in Nairobi, Kenya, featured; scenes shown of the children being served first in a tribal home. (Seoul: Joohee Cho) Dinner time in Seoul, South Korea, featured; scenes shown of Koreans eating out. (France: Lama Hasan) Dinner time in Aix-on- Provence in the south of France featured; scenes shown from a local market and a dinner table.
Clip # 2
Title: Fast Food Industry / McDonald’s
Date: November 08, 2002
Network: NBC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/714125
Abstract: (Chicago: Jim Avila) Financial woes for McDonald’s profiled; details given about strategies to improve sales. [Fast food fan Rob BORUCKI††- comments on his penchant for fast food.] [McDonald’s USA president Mike ROBERTS†- comments on competition in the marketplace.] [McDonald’s franchise owner Ed BAILEY†- comments.] [Burger King vice president Rob DOUGHTY†- says discounting sandwiches erodes the business.] [“Fast Food Nation” author Eric SCHLOSSER†- says companies which compete on the basis of the healthfulness of their food will be more successful.]
Clip #3
Title: USDA / Food Waste
Date: December 08, 1995
Network: CBS
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/361521
Abstract: (Washington: Sharyl Attkisson) The Agriculture Department's national campaign against wasted food featured. [Washington's Grand Hyatt CHEF - comments on giving away left over food to the needy.] [Agriculture Secretary Dan GLICKMAN - comments on the effort.] [Share Our Strength Bill SHORE - says the hunger levels are highest since the Depression.]
Clip # 4
Title: Garbage Gormet
Date: December 16, 2007
Network: ABC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/880500
Abstract: (New York: Ryan Owens) Gourmet Dumpster diving featured; scenes shown from a trash tour on the streets of New York and from a dinner party from stuff thrown in the garbage. [Former corporate executive turned "freegan" Madeleine NELSON - says it is gross that this food is being thrown out.]
Clip #5
Title: TV Dinners at 50 years
Date: September 01, 2003
Network: CNN
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/736624
Abstract: (Studio: Daryn Kagan) The 50th anniversary of the first TV dinner featured; black & white Swanson TV ads & TV cooking shows shown. [Food & TV aficionado Judith CRIST†- says the frozen TV dinner changed the way we eat; notes how cooking shows on television have made food a spectator sport.]
Clip #6
Title: The Nineties / Dinner
Date: January 14, 1990
Network: NBC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/571252
Abstract: (Los Angeles: Bill Lagattuta) Declining place for "dinner" in American culture and its impact on the American family featured; details given of fast-food restaurants' efforts to become faster in delivering food for Americans on the run. [At dinner table, Pat HOLSTEIN - comments on talking at dinner.] Microwave ovens noted making fast food at home. [Psychologist Dr. Leonard FELDER - says now people don't get to know their families.]
Clip #7
Title: Fast Food and Nutrition
Date: February 09, 1979
Network: NBC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/503181
Abstract: (DC) Popularity of fast food restaurants noted. Public opinion re: nutrients in fast foods, accord to response during nightly. televised American Diet Test and reported congress testimony of 3 major fast food enterprises, McDonald's, Pizza Hut and Kentucky Fried Chicken, with regard to nutritional value of their typical meals, detailed. Senator George McGovern's reaction stated. [McGOVERN - comments.]
Clip #8
Title: Food Labels
Date: March 07, 1990
Network: ABC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/127781
Abstract: (Washington: Bettina Gregory) Government plan to revise nutritional labels on food featured; details given of government proposed changes. [Health and Human Services Secretary Louis SULLIVAN - says labels are confusing to consumers.] Reaction of food industry noted. [National Food Processors Association John CADY - says state modifications should not be allowed.]
Clip #9
Title: Genetically Engineered Food
Date: May 03, 2000
Network: ABC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/192453
Abstract: (Washington: Lisa Stark) FDA (Food and Drug Administration) proposals about genetically engineered food examined; details given of supervision of crops and guidelines for labels. [FDA (Food and Drug Administration) commissioner Dr. Jane HENNEY - says consumers will know the food supply is safe.] [The Center for Food Safety Joseph MENDLESON - downplays the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) proposals.] [Biotechnology Industry Organization Michael PHILLIPS - says these are the most scrutinized foods ever.]
Clip #10
Title: Organic Farming
Date: April 11, 1989
Network: ABC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/121477
Abstract: (Linden, California: Ken Kashiwahara) Consumer demand for organically grown produce featured. [WOMAN - says she will pay more for food that won't harm family.] [Produce distributor Rob BILDNER - discusses sales of organic products.] Method of farming without pesticides and herbicides explained; scenes shown from an organic farm. [Organic farmer Wayne FERRARI - says this type of farming is hard.] [California Certified Organic Farmers spokesperson Bob SCOWCROFT - says California farmers are putting acres in the program.]
Clip #11
Title: Italy / Slow Food
Date: February 26, 2006
Network: NBC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/820179
Abstract: (Torino: Mike Taibbi) Italy's slow food movement started to counter the fast food trend featured; details given about food that takes a long time to prepare; food preparation & eating shown. [Italian winemaker Giuseppe VIAIRA‡; journalist Carlo PETRINI†† {thru translator}, college food STUDENT - talk food.]
Clip #12
Title: Russia / Junk Food
Date: June 17, 1996
Network: CNN
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/408013
Abstract: (Moscow: Richard Blystone) The lure of Western-style junk food in Russia featured; lots of food scenes shown while Russians express views about the national food and the new food.
Clip #13
Title: USSR / Economy / Food Rationing
Date: November 22, 1990
Network: ABC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/125917
Abstract: (Moscow: Jim Laurie) Problem of food shortages in USSR featured; details given of beginning of food rationing in Leningrad, USSR ; scenes shown of food donated by Germany to the Soviet hungry. [In line, WOMAN - (thru translator) says by New Year, there will be no food left.] Breakdown of Soviet food distribution system detailed.
Clip #14
Title: New York / Dunkin’ / Burger King
Date: August 01, 2019
Network: NBC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/1255388
Abstract: Finally tonight, the hot new trend in fast food. Hold the meat. But our consumer is biting. Here's Kristen Dahlgren. We know for years the message from fast food restaurants was clear. Where's the beef? The cow was king. What do you think? Burger should be made out of beef. But what once seemed impossible? Little did they know their whopper. Patty was actually made from plants in kitting. We are not ground now showing up on menus around the country. It tastes like beef.
Clip #15
Title: Atlanta, Georgia / The Varsity Diner
Date: July 20, 1988
Network: ABC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/116908
Abstract: (Atlanta, Georgia: Judd Rose) Atlanta restaurant, The Varsity, world's largest diner, featured; scenes shown. [PATRONS - praise the greasy food.] Diner's development reviewed. [Owner Nancy SIMS - talks about amount of food consumed here.] Vet. empls. noted. [Car hop Flossie Mae RAIFORD - sings the menu.] [Counter man Erby WALKER - comments.] Vice President George Bush shown eating.
Clip #16
Title: Food / Seafood
Date: October 19, 1994
Network: CBS
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/353771
Abstract: (New York: Bob Arnot) Report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest that seafood is a healthy food examined. [CSPI senior nutritionist Jayne HURLEY - critiques Red Lobster's fat.] [Red Lobster representative Natalie MARKER - defends fried shrimp.] [DINER - reacts.].
Clip #17
Title: Britain / American Diners
Date: July 24, 1994
Network: NBC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/600837
Abstract: (London: Rick Davis) The development in Britain of a chain of Sunrise Diners, which feature American fifties pop culture, featured; scenes shown of the diners made from restored railroad cars. [Sunrise Diner's Prab NALLAMILLI - says it's a little piece of America.] [Musi and Sons Frank MUSI, AMERICAN - comment.]
Clip #18
Title: Waffle House / Music
Date: April 09, 2016
Network: NBC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/1097361
Abstract: (Atlanta: Kevin Tibbles) The music developed for the Waffle House restaurant chain featured; scenes shown from the diner & its jukebox with songs played. [Several PATRONS, Waffle Records Shelby WHITE†, musician Jason PHELPS‡, WAITRESS - comment on the Waffle songs.]
Clip #19
Title: France / Basse Cuisine
Date: September 22, 1980
Network: NBC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/512669
Abstract: (Paris, France) France's tradition of haute cuisine noted being challenged by influx of fast-food restaurants; details given, films shown.
REPORTER: Jim Bittermann
Clip #20
Title: France / Nouvelle Cusine
Date: December 27, 1986
Network: CBS
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/308010
Abstract: (Lyon, France: Mark Phillips) Nouvelle cuisine creator chef Paul Beaucoup's new interest featured; details given, scenes shown. [DINERS - praise experience.] [Chef Michael EMMANUEL - comments.] Beaucoup's description of nouvelle cuisine translated.
Clip #21
Title: California / Creole Cuisine
Date: August 19, 1983
Network: ABC
Link: https://tvnews-vbe.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/broadcasts/86020
Abstract: (San Francisco, California) Prudhomme's traveling Cajun restaurant's stopover here featured; films shown. [PEOPLE - comment on waiting for meal.] [PRUDHOMME - describes reaction of new adherents to his cooking; recalls mealtime as a child; notes emotional aspect of eating.]
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