Art Ginsburg

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I remember Mr. Food on TV back in the 80s when I was little and my mom would be watching the 12 pm news on WKBN Youngstown, and I always got a kick out of the "Ooh, it's so good!" tagline. Watching you later on I saw how you made cooking seem easy and fun, and I could see how you loved your work, coming into our homes. You are certainly missed, Mr. Food!

Four years after your death, I've just learned about it (I am so slow), and I'm sitting here in tears as if it just happened. I suspected something was wrong when I heard the voice of Mr. Food this week while preparing lunch in my kitchen. I hadn't seen your food segments in a long time, I thought you had retired, but I was happy to be listening to Mr. Food again! Still, the voice coming from my living room TV wasn't quite right, something was wrong...it wasn't you! (was someone from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen)

You were one-of-a-kind, always cheered and inspired me, and for years you were my lunch buddy when I came home from work at noon--always giving me a lift. I hope you knew how much you were loved and appreciated. Thanks for giving us so much over the years: all your great food tips, so many quick/easy meals, and of course your endless enthusiasm for having fun in the kitchen!

I had been wondering where this man was for I always loved his bubbly attitude and accent. God Bless this man and his family. He was a legend and left a great legacy. Ooooh its so good.

It still seems so strange to not see your segment on the news at noon. The world lost an American Gem and Icon when you parted with us... You will forever be missed!