Martin Short Set for Final Episode of PBS's I'LL HAVE WHAT PHIL'S HAVING Tonight

On the final episode of his PBS food/travel series I'LL HAVE WHAT PHIL'S HAVING premiering tonight, November 2, comedy writer and "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator/EP PHIL ROSENTHAL takes us to favorite dining hotspots in his Los Angeles hometown. Some celeb pals are on tow, including Allison Janney, Norman Lear, Paul Reiser, Ray Romano and Larry Wilmore.

"I'LL HAVE WHAT PHIL'S HAVING"
PREMIERING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 on PBS (check local listings)

Phil brings his L.A. buddies to some of his favorite spots: a trip with actor Ray Romano to the city's oldest farmers market for Mexican breakfast at Loteria; a visit with comedian Martin Short to Korean-American chef Roy Choi?s restaurant, Commissary; and a taste sampler at the historical Grand Central Market with actress Allison Janney. Phil also checks out the local taco-truck scene with street-food guru Bill Esparza and comedian Larry Wilmore. And proving that there is great deli outside of New York City, Phil brings TV producer Norman Lear and actor Paul Reiser to Langer's Deli for the ultimate pastrami sandwich.

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Come Along with Emmy-Award Winning Phil Rosenthal on His Offbeat and Often Hilarious Culinary Adventures in I'll Have What Phil's Having
Six one-hour episodes explore all kinds of foods and cultures from Rosenthal?s humorous perspective
Monday, September 28 on PBS (check local listings)

BOSTON, June 22, 2015 ? I?ll Have What Phil?s Having invites audiences to join in on an international culinary exploration with Phil Rosenthal, the creator of the TV hit Everybody Loves Raymond, and one of Hollywood?s funniest producers. Beginning on Monday, September 28 on PBS (check local listings), this new six-part series follows host Rosenthal as he explores culinary capitals of the world and dines on regional specialties, all while pushing the boundaries of his palate and the viewers in his funny, unforgettable travels. In his search for the best of a city's specialty, or one of its most unusual cuisines, Rosenthal entertains the audience while making connections all over the world.

In I'll Have What Phil's Having, Rosenthal sets his sights on kitchens both on and off the well-worn gastronomic path, where he meets those who are keeping traditions alive and creating new ones. Viewers will travel with him from Hong Kong to Barcelona, from Paris to Tokyo, and from a three-star Michelin restaurant in an Italian palazzo to a Los Angeles bakery training former gang members.

Rosenthal is a food enthusiast, but as he was growing up, he was not exposed to any adventurous eating. Rosenthal says, My mother was not a fantastic cook. Our oven had a setting for shoe. He continues, I have always been interested in family, food, travel and of course, humor. The true essence of it all is to connect with others. If a guy like me can try other foods and travel to other lands, then maybe others will be inspired to do it too, even in their own city.

In each hour-long episode, the unscripted series brings Rosenthal to a different location, where he embarks on new adventures, visiting artisans, markets, vineyards, and farmers, trying the special culinary treats and unusual ingredients each community has to offer.

Rosenthal also learns tricks of the trade from food authorities like David Lebovitz, author of The Sweet Life in Paris and Nancy Silverton, the 2014 winner of the James Beard Foundation?s Outstanding Chef Award. His Los Angeles guests, including Allison Janney, Ray Romano, Martin Short and Larry Wilmore, share in Rosenthal's discoveries while trying some food for the first time.

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