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Today Show no-no



Our pals at Epicurious's Epi-Log pointed us to this lusciously awkward Today Show cooking segment wherein Sam the Cooking Guy shuts Kathie Lee's cakehole not so much with cake, as with a heaping helping of STFU. It's no doubt soured his relationship with the show, but makes for some mighty sweet TV.

Is this the most deliciously cringe-inducing in the history of food television, or can you dredge up any others? Post your thoughts and video links below.

Who came out on top?
Chef Sam7247 (48.6%)
The Today Show hosts3096 (20.8%)
The viewing public4561 (30.6%)



See the whole segment here.

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Filed Under: Television/Film, On the Blogs
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Reader comments (Page 1 of 17)

ChillyWilly

7-28-2008 @6:18PM ChillyWilly said... Good for him. I would have done the same thing with how chatty those two get on the Today show. Let the guy do his segment than respectfully interject when you get an opening.
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Big John

7-28-2008 @6:20PM Big John said... That's awesome. She's really annoying whenever she's on and I'm glad someone had the stones to finally say something to her.
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Paula Helm Murray

7-28-2008 @10:37PM Paula Helm Murray said... The ladies got what they deserved. now we'll see if management supports the cooking guy's demand to just do what he's hired for. After all, if they keep interrupting, he is not going to be able to communicate the segment he was hired for. The girls are so used to making happy talk that do not know how to STFU.

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Melissa A.

7-28-2008 @10:14PM Melissa A. said... I can't believe Kathy Lee is still on TV.
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BS

7-29-2008 @2:45AM BS said... Heh... You act like America cares about the segment. They don't. American women (those who are staying at home and watching this segment) don't care what he's talking about, just like they don't understand how Elisabeth is a total waste of space on "The View". That's why these total 'bitch-boxes' are still on TV. Sam is gone, sorry he crossed the retard class.
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naughtydogcafe

7-29-2008 @9:24AM naughtydogcafe said... Too funny. And really appropriate. Show a little respect to the poor guy who's only got a minute to get his stuff done by just keeping your trap closed. I'd probably do the same thing, and then later say "oops!" I think the today show should show a little backbone and keep him as a guest. Maybe the girls will learn to behave a little better next time! Also loved the clip about the nice melons!
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braveheartless

7-29-2008 @9:33AM braveheartless said... That was as good as when Itzhak Pearlman put that pompus ass, Jeff Smith in his place on his pathetic show.
Or when Lidia Bastianich corrected Martha Stewart when whe tried to crack an egg on the side of the bowel (forcing egg shell bits up into the egg) instead of the correct way - on a flat surface. And we all know how much the self-appointed-authority-on-all-things-Martha liked that! If looks could kill...
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Judy Cabets

7-29-2008 @2:23PM Judy Cabets said... No matter what show Kathy Lee is on, she's rude. On "Family Feud" she was embarrassing -- especially to her own family! How she gets these jobs is a mystery to me -- she certainly doen't help the ratings!
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Nancy

7-29-2008 @2:28PM Nancy said... Thank goodness someone had the nerve to tell that EVER ANNOYING Kathie Lee to STFU. Kudos Chef!!
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kim

7-29-2008 @2:30PM kim said... I'm so tired of Kathie Lee!! This is exactly why I don't watch these morning shows. We receive 10 minutes of news, mind you its just the headlines and not the whole story, then its listen to Chatty Kathies talk about nothing! yap yap yap Also who cares about Kathie Lee's family? Just let me borrow your husband for a few days, that man is still sexy as hell, btw, I'm in my mid-thirties, I'll wear that man out!
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jlaf500

7-29-2008 @2:33PM jlaf500 said... Good for him. Kathy Lee is incredibly annoying. I quit watching the show when she was hired.
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Crusader

7-29-2008 @2:41PM Crusader said... Wow Kathy Lee has really turned into a GILF ! -she looks yummy!
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sandy

7-29-2008 @2:47PM sandy said... Kathy Lee is a no talent obnoxious bore. If she isn't the center of attention she isn't happy. I don't watch the Today show any more just because of her. Dumo her A--
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Pat

7-29-2008 @3:02PM Pat said... Way to go. Someone needs to let Kathi Lee know she is not as special as she thinks she is. I hate that she is influencing Hoda because Hoda has a great future if she doesn't let Kathi Lee's attitude ruin her.
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Donna

7-29-2008 @3:05PM Donna said... Hoda and Kathy Lee are not the only ones that interrupt guests. I do not watch the last hour because I don't care for Kathy Lee. Once I watched Today exclusively, but now I admit I channel surf when a guest can't get a word in edgewise.
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Professor

7-29-2008 @3:05PM Professor said... It is just sad to see and hear Kathie Lee these days. She is obnoxious and inappropriate at every turn. I lik(ed) Hoda until she got hooked up with Kathie Lee. Enough of this hour long "show." Either can it, or send Kathie Lee over to those pathetic excuses for modern women on "The View."
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Mimirows

7-29-2008 @3:04PM Mimirows said... Someone needs to bring Kathie Lee down a few notches, she acts like the show is all about her.However she can be funny at times,but she is becoming annoying and I'm afraid she is going to ruin the show.
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action901

7-29-2008 @3:05PM action901 said... How Rude....he should have kept his mouth shut. It is their show.
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crazy mom

7-29-2008 @3:07PM crazy mom said... I agree, someone needed to put an end to idle chatter when someone who is an expert is talking. Why have these people on if you're not going to let them speak.
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