David E. Hoffman, TV writer, author and creator of Food Network shows such as “The Best Thing I Ever Ate,” died Jan. 3 at his home in West Hollywood. He had been battling glioblastoma for six months.
As a producer, Hoffman created and executive produced the Food Network shows “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” and “The Best Thing I Ever Made,” showcasing national food and recipes. Aside from his work in food, Hoffman also wrote for television shows such as “Matlock,” “Diagnosis: Murder” and “ABC AfterSchool Specials.”
He also served as a feature lifestyle reporter exploring trends and popular culture on morning shows in Los Angeles on both ABC and Fox, a stint with “Good Morning America,” and appearances on “The View.”
Hoffman was also the author of “The Joy of Pigging Out,” in which he provided recommendations for best places to eat across the country and also reflected on...
As a producer, Hoffman created and executive produced the Food Network shows “The Best Thing I Ever Ate” and “The Best Thing I Ever Made,” showcasing national food and recipes. Aside from his work in food, Hoffman also wrote for television shows such as “Matlock,” “Diagnosis: Murder” and “ABC AfterSchool Specials.”
He also served as a feature lifestyle reporter exploring trends and popular culture on morning shows in Los Angeles on both ABC and Fox, a stint with “Good Morning America,” and appearances on “The View.”
Hoffman was also the author of “The Joy of Pigging Out,” in which he provided recommendations for best places to eat across the country and also reflected on...
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- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Chloë Crump, Laura Bailey, Karen Swan, Clara Emanuel | Written by Matthew R. Ford | Directed by Daniel Alexander
Emily Gale has been having nightmares which may be related to her mother’s death. Her psychiatrist Dr. North (Laura Bailey) isn’t much help, especially when it comes to the biggest question of all, the identity of Dorothy, whom characters in her dreams mention.
And then, as if by magic, she finds something among her mother’s belongings. It’s a notebook belonging to her grandmother Dorothy Gale (Karen Swan; Guilty Pleasures). And, as it turns out, she’s still alive although confined to a nursing home. Emily makes arrangements to visit, but that may raise more questions than it answers.
Director Daniel Alexander also provided the story that Matthew R. Ford turned into a script that shows a side of Oz that I haven’t seen since Walter Murch traumatized kids,...
Emily Gale has been having nightmares which may be related to her mother’s death. Her psychiatrist Dr. North (Laura Bailey) isn’t much help, especially when it comes to the biggest question of all, the identity of Dorothy, whom characters in her dreams mention.
And then, as if by magic, she finds something among her mother’s belongings. It’s a notebook belonging to her grandmother Dorothy Gale (Karen Swan; Guilty Pleasures). And, as it turns out, she’s still alive although confined to a nursing home. Emily makes arrangements to visit, but that may raise more questions than it answers.
Director Daniel Alexander also provided the story that Matthew R. Ford turned into a script that shows a side of Oz that I haven’t seen since Walter Murch traumatized kids,...
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- Nerdly
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