Keith Famie
Encyclopedia
Keith Famie is a director/producer of human-interest films. He is probably best known for being a contestant on the CBS
reality television
series, Survivor: The Australian Outback
. He was the 14th person to be voted off. Despite his experience as a chef, he was depicted as having difficulty preparing rice properly with the more primitive equipment available at their outback campsite. Keith is the Survivor that lasted the most days (41) when not winning and playing the game only once.
, United States
. His father was the legendary former Key West mayor, Captain Tony Tarracino. He resides in Novi, Michigan
, and is the father of two children, Josh and Alicia. While attending high school, he began working in restaurant kitchens and after graduation, had traveled the world working in hotels located in such places such as Brussels
, Monte Carlo
and New York
.
magazine as one of the "10 Best New Chefs". Les Auteurs was featured in Esquire Magazine's "Best New Restaurants of 1988." In 1993, Famie began making television appearances in cooking segments for local Detroit television stations. The popular segments ultimately led to several half-hour specials airing in Detroit. In 1998, he wrote a cookbook, Famie's Adventures in Cooking, which is published by Sleeping Bear Press.
In 1997, Visionalist Entertainment Productions was established by Famie, who created a series for various network-affiliate television stations based on his adventurous cooking in exotic locations around the globe. Produced both in short news format segments and hour-long documentaries, Famie quickly developed his own unique style of film production.
Prior to his appearances on Survivor, Famie continued his cooking-related writing and television appearances, albeit with a larger potential following, hosting a television series, Keith Famie's Adventures, for the Food Network
, in which Famie traveled to various destinations to present local cuisine. According to the Food Network website, 30 episodes were produced. The pilot episode videotaped in Kenya
debuted Monday, November 12, 2001. Another 28 half-hour episodes, and a one-hour special taped in Tahiti
, were first broadcast in 2002. The title of his first post-Survivor cookbook, "Yes I Can Cook Rice and So Can You" referenced Famie's Survivor depiction.
In 2003, Keith Famie had another book published, titled "You Haven't Been There Until You've Eaten The Food." The book was published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers in New York. There are over 130 recipes in this book, covering his visits to six foreign countries and three U.S. states.
"Ice Warriors," an action-packed documentary which follows the Detroit Red Wings
alumni team throughout Russia, facing down some of the best players ever to strap on skates.
The 'Our Story Of' series, in what has been referred to as 'the most important documentaries about Detroit ever made,' tell the stories of Detroit immigrants of various ethnic backgrounds, each being examined in depth in one-hour specials.
'Our Italian
Story' focuses on some of Detroit's most prominent Italian-Americans, following their footsteps through their toughest challenges, their boom times and tracks them through wars and economic downturns. It traces their seamless integration into business, politics and art, all the while rejoicing in an essential Italian zest for life.
'Our Polish
Story' takes an inspiring look at their history, tracking Polish-Americans through the most tragic moments in their cultural history and revels in their greatest triumphs.
'Our Greek Story' is known as an enclave of faith, energy and progress. The Greek American
community continues to carry on its tradition of hard work, family honor, and service to the community of the Greek culture.
'Our Arab
American Story' a colorful look at Arab American
customs, holidays and religious alliances, both Muslim
and Christian
throughout Detroit. It is an honest overview of the triumphs and tragedies of our Lebanese
, Palestinian
, Iraqi and Yemeni neighborhoods.
'Our India
Story' follows Indian Americans
through challenges and boom times and celebrates their assimilation into the world of medicine, business and religion.
'Detroit: Our Greatest Generation' explores World War II through the eyes of our 'greatest generation' and their courage, incomparable strength and their own voices. They deserve our honor, awe and gratitude and, above all, the right to have their experiences heard and taken to heart so that future generations are not again put to so severe a test.
'Our Vietnam
Generation' an in-depth look into the lives of our Vietnam
veterans who served in one of America's most horrific wars. Personal interviews, music and Motown, the meaning of the POW bracelet
and the emotional view on the 'Wall That Heals' - a half-scaled replica of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Washington, D.C.
We salute our Vietnam veteran heroes for their patriotism and honor them for their service, courage and sacrifice.
'Can You See How I See?' steps into the world of the blind and visually impaired, following the everyday lives of some incredibly blind and visually impaired individuals. For the sighted, it teaches us
to understand the issues they face being obvious or not; that they all live a normal life, just in a different way.
'One Soldier's Story' honors Sgt. Michael Ingram, Jr. from Monroe, Michigan
who was killed in active duty in Afghanistan
in 2010. A story of bravery, courage and passion for what he believed in, Sgt. Ingram's life will live on through the foundation created by his family called 'Mikie's Minutes.'http://www.mikiesminutes.com
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
reality television
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
series, Survivor: The Australian Outback
Survivor: The Australian Outback
Survivor: The Australian Outback is the second season of the United States reality show Survivor. Filming took place at Goshen Station in northern Queensland during 2000 and aired from January 28, 2001 to May 3, 2001 on CBS...
. He was the 14th person to be voted off. Despite his experience as a chef, he was depicted as having difficulty preparing rice properly with the more primitive equipment available at their outback campsite. Keith is the Survivor that lasted the most days (41) when not winning and playing the game only once.
Early life
Keith was born and raised in Farmington Hills, MichiganFarmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills is a community in southeastern Michigan. It is the largest city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population was 79,740 at the 2010 census...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. His father was the legendary former Key West mayor, Captain Tony Tarracino. He resides in Novi, Michigan
Novi, Michigan
Novi is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,224, an increase over the 2000 census count of 47,386. The city is located approximately northwest of the center of Detroit, and northeast of the center of Ann Arbor. The city is located...
, and is the father of two children, Josh and Alicia. While attending high school, he began working in restaurant kitchens and after graduation, had traveled the world working in hotels located in such places such as Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is an administrative area of the Principality of Monaco....
and New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
.
Career
Famie opened his own restaurant in 1988, which was called Les Auteurs: an American Bistro, and in the same year was recognized in Food & WineFood & Wine
Food & Wine is a monthly magazine published by American Express Publishing. It was founded in 1978 by Ariane and Michael Batterberry. It features recipes, cooking tips, travel information, restaurant reviews, chefs, wine pairings and seasonal/holiday content and has been credited by The New York...
magazine as one of the "10 Best New Chefs". Les Auteurs was featured in Esquire Magazine's "Best New Restaurants of 1988." In 1993, Famie began making television appearances in cooking segments for local Detroit television stations. The popular segments ultimately led to several half-hour specials airing in Detroit. In 1998, he wrote a cookbook, Famie's Adventures in Cooking, which is published by Sleeping Bear Press.
In 1997, Visionalist Entertainment Productions was established by Famie, who created a series for various network-affiliate television stations based on his adventurous cooking in exotic locations around the globe. Produced both in short news format segments and hour-long documentaries, Famie quickly developed his own unique style of film production.
Prior to his appearances on Survivor, Famie continued his cooking-related writing and television appearances, albeit with a larger potential following, hosting a television series, Keith Famie's Adventures, for the Food Network
Food Network
Food Network is a television specialty channel that airs both one-time and recurring programs about food and cooking. Scripps Networks Interactive owns 70 percent of the network, with Tribune Company controlling the remaining 30 percent....
, in which Famie traveled to various destinations to present local cuisine. According to the Food Network website, 30 episodes were produced. The pilot episode videotaped in Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
debuted Monday, November 12, 2001. Another 28 half-hour episodes, and a one-hour special taped in Tahiti
Tahiti
Tahiti is the largest island in the Windward group of French Polynesia, located in the archipelago of the Society Islands in the southern Pacific Ocean. It is the economic, cultural and political centre of French Polynesia. The island was formed from volcanic activity and is high and mountainous...
, were first broadcast in 2002. The title of his first post-Survivor cookbook, "Yes I Can Cook Rice and So Can You" referenced Famie's Survivor depiction.
In 2003, Keith Famie had another book published, titled "You Haven't Been There Until You've Eaten The Food." The book was published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers in New York. There are over 130 recipes in this book, covering his visits to six foreign countries and three U.S. states.
Documentary Film
Since then, Famie and his VEP team have produced a wide range of primetime programs, all winning a total of nine Emmy awards."Ice Warriors," an action-packed documentary which follows the Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
alumni team throughout Russia, facing down some of the best players ever to strap on skates.
The 'Our Story Of' series, in what has been referred to as 'the most important documentaries about Detroit ever made,' tell the stories of Detroit immigrants of various ethnic backgrounds, each being examined in depth in one-hour specials.
'Our Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
Story' focuses on some of Detroit's most prominent Italian-Americans, following their footsteps through their toughest challenges, their boom times and tracks them through wars and economic downturns. It traces their seamless integration into business, politics and art, all the while rejoicing in an essential Italian zest for life.
'Our Polish
Poles
thumb|right|180px|The state flag of [[Poland]] as used by Polish government and diplomatic authoritiesThe Polish people, or Poles , are a nation indigenous to Poland. They are united by the Polish language, which belongs to the historical Lechitic subgroup of West Slavic languages of Central Europe...
Story' takes an inspiring look at their history, tracking Polish-Americans through the most tragic moments in their cultural history and revels in their greatest triumphs.
'Our Greek Story' is known as an enclave of faith, energy and progress. The Greek American
Greek American
Greek Americans are Americans of Greek descent also described as Hellenic descent. According to the 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimation, there were 1,380,088 people of Greek ancestry in the United States, while the State Department mentions that around 3,000,000 Americans claim to be of Greek descent...
community continues to carry on its tradition of hard work, family honor, and service to the community of the Greek culture.
'Our Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
American Story' a colorful look at Arab American
Arab American
An Arab American is a United States citizen or resident of Arab ethnic, cultural and linguistic heritage or identity, who identifies themselves as Arab. Arab Americans trace ancestry to any of the various waves of immigrants of the countries comprising the Arab World...
customs, holidays and religious alliances, both Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
and Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
throughout Detroit. It is an honest overview of the triumphs and tragedies of our Lebanese
Lebanon
Lebanon , officially the Republic of LebanonRepublic of Lebanon is the most common term used by Lebanese government agencies. The term Lebanese Republic, a literal translation of the official Arabic and French names that is not used in today's world. Arabic is the most common language spoken among...
, Palestinian
Palestinian people
The Palestinian people, also referred to as Palestinians or Palestinian Arabs , are an Arabic-speaking people with origins in Palestine. Despite various wars and exoduses, roughly one third of the world's Palestinian population continues to reside in the area encompassing the West Bank, the Gaza...
, Iraqi and Yemeni neighborhoods.
'Our India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
Story' follows Indian Americans
Americans
The people of the United States, also known as simply Americans or American people, are the inhabitants or citizens of the United States. The United States is a multi-ethnic nation, home to people of different ethnic and national backgrounds...
through challenges and boom times and celebrates their assimilation into the world of medicine, business and religion.
'Detroit: Our Greatest Generation' explores World War II through the eyes of our 'greatest generation' and their courage, incomparable strength and their own voices. They deserve our honor, awe and gratitude and, above all, the right to have their experiences heard and taken to heart so that future generations are not again put to so severe a test.
'Our Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
Generation' an in-depth look into the lives of our Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
veterans who served in one of America's most horrific wars. Personal interviews, music and Motown, the meaning of the POW bracelet
POW bracelet
A POW bracelet is a nickel-plated or copper commemorative bracelet engraved with the name, rank, and loss date of an American serviceman captured or missing during the Vietnam War....
and the emotional view on the 'Wall That Heals' - a half-scaled replica of the Vietnam Veteran Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
We salute our Vietnam veteran heroes for their patriotism and honor them for their service, courage and sacrifice.
'Can You See How I See?' steps into the world of the blind and visually impaired, following the everyday lives of some incredibly blind and visually impaired individuals. For the sighted, it teaches us
to understand the issues they face being obvious or not; that they all live a normal life, just in a different way.
'One Soldier's Story' honors Sgt. Michael Ingram, Jr. from Monroe, Michigan
Monroe, Michigan
Monroe is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 20,733 at the 2010 census. It is the largest city and county seat of Monroe County. The city is bordered on the south by Monroe Charter Township, but both are politically independent. The city is located approximately 14 miles ...
who was killed in active duty in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Afghanistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, is a landlocked country located in the centre of Asia, forming South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East. With a population of about 29 million, it has an area of , making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world...
in 2010. A story of bravery, courage and passion for what he believed in, Sgt. Ingram's life will live on through the foundation created by his family called 'Mikie's Minutes.'http://www.mikiesminutes.com