Game Gourmet

Finally, a fresh and creative cooking personality who has the ability to immediately connect with your viewers. Chef John Schumacher, The Game Gourmet, is the real deal. He's a culinary expert and an inviting on-camera talent with a passion for sharing his knowledge. Chef John is a magnetic personality who always draws a crowd whether he's in front of the camera, appearing at a book signing or cracking up the audience during a cooking demonstration. Americans have discerning palettes and have always loved a well prepared meal. Nowadays, foods are growing in complexity and consumers are also busier than ever. But, in the midst of this fast-paced world, consumers are demanding food that is all-natural, healthy and free of

additives. In fact, the “slowfood” movement is among the fastest growing segment of the food industry and wild game is the purest form of this “slow food”. The Game Gourmet has definitely tapped into an impressive market considering that, according to the 2006 National Survey by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, 87.5 million people spent $122.3 billion on fishing, hunting and related outdoor activities.¹ Those are your viewers and their families. Along with connecting directly with those viewers, The Game Gourmet television news franchise appeals to all audiences, regardless of the level of interest in outdoor activities because every recipe, technique and cooking tip translates to pork, chicken, steak, beef, seafood, etc. Chef John will give viewers confidence and peace of mind that what they're serving for dinner tonight is “good eatin”.

¹ Report available http://library.fws.gov/nat_survey2006_final.pdf

FRANCHISE ELEMENTS

Vignettes are licensed in groups of 26 with discounts for orders of 52 or more
On-camera teases for each vignette
Web content • recipes • shorter on-camera tips
The Game Gourmet web links
Various station bumpers and promotional media customized for each station
Potential for in-studio appearances when order exceeds 52 installments
Graphics package to be used at the discretion of the station
- fullscreen; bug; over-the-shoulder; banner; web-ready elements

DELIVERY

Batch delivery 13 vignettes per quarter
16 X 9 or 4 X 3 letterbox
Beta SP master
Additional formats available upon request

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John Schumacher attended the famed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and, upon graduating with high honors, he was hired as the executive chef of the Key Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Several years later, with an extraordinary range of culinary experience behind him, John returned to his roots in Minnesota to fulfill his dream of opening and operating a country inn. He purchased the deteriorated Broz Hotel in New Prague, a once fashionable landmark built by famed architect Cass Gilbert in 1898. Schumacher transformed the historic building into one of the nation's most successful European inns. From the start, he was showered with awards and critical acclaim for both his exceptional accomplishments in the restaurant and the dramatic transformation of the hotel. Schumacher has also achieved significant personal victories through his publications. With the help of his wife and business partner Kathleen Schumacher, he defied the limitations of his dyslexia by writing

and publishing a cookbook entitled, John Schumacher's New Prague Hotel Cookbook. The book has become a symbol of hope and inspiration for thousands of individuals with reading disabilities across the country. That release along with John's subsequent cookbooks, Wild Game Cooking Made Easy, and, Fish Cooking Made Easy, have sold more than 300,000 copies. After enjoying three decades of running a thriving business, John closed the restaurant and hotel to concentrate on additional interests, including the creation of The Game Gourmet brand. In conjunction with developing his television news franchise, John also created an exclusive Game Gourmet cooking system that is sold at sporting goods stores across the country. Whether John's followers see him in person, watch him on camera, or read his books, one thing remains constant, they all have come to love his charming, witty and personal style that combines great cooking with down-to-earth advice.

Paul David MN Video Production Logo ABOUT PAUL DAVID PRODUCTIONS, LLC
Company owner Paul David knows his way around a television newsroom. While producing newscasts and then eventually overseeing them as a senior executive producer, Paul always appreciated franchises that “got it” and knew how to talk to the station's viewers. The only franchises that made it into the newscast were entertaining, the proper length, maintained high production values and had takeaway value for the viewer.

The Game Gourmet is produced with all this is mind. Internally, we want this franchise to become a “for sure” for your producers - giving them confidence that each video installment of The Game Gourmet will fit seamlessly into their newscasts.
During his television news career Paul David held various positions of producer, field producer, executive producer,
senior executive producer while working at KARE-11, KMSP-TV, WCCO-TV (Minneapolis, MN); WBBM-TV (Chicago);
KSFY-TV (Sioux Falls, SD).

Paul also has extensive experience producing culinary programs for The Food Network and has either created or worked
on shows such as: The Best Of…, Tasting Napa, Appetite For Adventure.