For those who love a good bite of grub, Netflix dropped the fourth season of its popular show Somebody Feed Phil this week. The travelogue stars celebrity producer Philip Rosenthal, who globe-trots trying out a variety of known and unknown delicacies. Although he recently shot to fame as a show host because of Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil, Phil's actually been around for quite a while and has been part of some of television's most memorable projects, including Everybody Loves Raymond.
If there's one show everybody knows Philip Rosenthal for, it's 1995’s Everybody Loves Raymond. The popular sitcom ran on television for nine straight seasons and received much praise and critical acclaim. Phil, 60, was instrumental to its cult following as the creator, writer, and executive producer of the show. Even back then, his love for the culinary world was apparent, as Phil defined the politics of the fictional Barone family through food. Through the show that was nominated for over 70 Emmys and won 15, Phil made audiences laugh by creating storylines based on his real-life experiences, along with Ray Romano’s. As Phil’s appetite grew along with Everybody Loves Raymond’s achievements, he named his production company “Where's Lunch” to indicate the highlight of his everyday life.
The Somebody Feed Phil host was born in Queens, but later moved to New City, New York in Rockland County with his Jewish parents and brother, where he grew up. Phil once mentioned how his parents were German immigrants, and he was named after his mother’s father, politician Philipp Auerbach. A huge fan of the Monkees and the Beatles, Phil later graduated with a major in theatre from Hofstra University on Long Island. The Netflix star kick-started his career as an actor, writer, and director in New York City. In 1989, he relocated to Los Angeles, writes PBS. Phil’s earliest known credits include the shows Down the Shore and Coach before Everybody Loves Raymond premiered. He won the 2002 Writers Guild Award for Excellence in Television Writing for the show. In 2001, was awarded a Peabody Award and an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for co-writing the 9/11 telethon America: A Tribute to Heroes.
2015 gave Philip his first taste of food-based documentaries when he hosted the PBS produced program, I'll Have What Phil Is Having. Unlike Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil, the show was unfortunately canceled after the first season. Season one followed Rosenthal around exquisite locations like Italy, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Barcelona, and featured cameos from various celebrities such as Martin Short, Allison Janney, and Romano himself (via Mashed). In January 2017, Netflix picked the show up from PBS and gave it a facelift, along with a new name. Somebody Feed Phil's first season premiered in 2018 with six episodes shot around the world. Along with his travels, Phil has also been an avid investor in 25 restaurants, including HiHo restaurant in Texas, which is famous for its grass-fed burgers. Speaking on his entrepreneurial side, Phil told FC, "I never do it to make money 'cause it's a really stupid way to try to make money. It's like investing in a Broadway show. But I love it so much that I want to support it.”
Apart from being behind the camera, Mr. Rosenthal has also acted in several movies and shows, including The Simpsons Movie, 30 Rock, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Phil isn't the only thespian in his family; his wife Monica Horan is an acclaimed actress who played the role of Amy MacDougall-Barone on Everybody Loves Raymond. Phil currently resides in Los Angeles with Monica, their two kids Ben and Lily, and dog Murray. With season 4 of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, Phil has returned to take his fans and their tastebuds on a virtual tour of the world, and his positivity and bright-eyed nature are as comforting as comfort food itself.
All episodes of Somebody Feed Phil season 4 are now available to stream on Netflix.
Source: PBS, Mashed, FastCompany, Phil Rosenthal/Instagram
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November 02, 2020 at 05:46AM
