It's only in the planning stages, but the next reality television food show may pair football fans with Dallas Cowboy players.
MSNBC reports that a new food show may heat up the reality TV landscape in the summer of 2008. "Cooking with the All Pros" is the working title of the program, and the idea would be to pair fans and Dallas Cowboy football players for face off cooking competitions.
Unlike most realtiy competition shows, the contestants would not play for cash prizes or for chef contracts. In fact, football fans would bid for the chance to cook next to a Cowboy. The money would then be donated to charity.
Show planners are also talking about having a drawing for some show slots. That seems like a good idea. Otherwise, only wealthy fans would have a shot at cooking with the Dallas Cowboys.
This idea obvisouly plays off the current popularity of reality TV shows and particularly those in the cooking realm. "Cooking with the Pros" may bring in broad demongraphics by appealing to football fans as well as those who enjoy cooking. On the other hand, it may not work for either group. The sports crowd may not be interested in seeing cooking shows and vice versa.
There's nothing set in stone yet. The game plan is to start taping in June and to have some shows in the can and perhaps a network deal by August before the football season kicks off.
