Top 5
Sticky buns, deep-fried candy bars, TV dinners and $20,000 cakes. From quirky to outrageous, Top 5 pays homage through food to the Top 40 countdown shows each generation has grown to love. Join host Bobby Rivers on his colorful trips back in time to see how your favorite treats made it to the American Bandstand of food.
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Sticky buns, deep-fried candy bars, TV dinners and $20,000 cakes. From quirky to outrageous, Top 5 pays homage through food to the Top 40 countdown shows each generation has grown to love. Join host Bobby Rivers on his colorful trips back in time to see how your favorite treats made it to the American Bandstand of food.
Episodes
S1 | E1
Candy Crazes
It's a look at the sugar highs of the past with the five fads that made us all crazy for candy! Do you remember the name of this candy hit? And which classic candy didn't make it to the US until the 1980s? We're counting down the Top 5: Candy Crazes!
S1 | E2
Foods on the Fly
There's food that's fast? and then there's food that flies! Whether it's at 30,000 feet, or sea level, we've come up with some deliciously innovative ways to eat on the fly. Join us as we count down the Top 5: Foods on the Fly!
S1 | E3
Retro Rendezvous
We've got five historic hangouts that were, and still are, as hot as ever! Do you know where they still serve this classic drink? Where do they promise a tropical storm everyday? It's a tasty look back as we count down the Top 5: Retro Hangouts!
S1 | E4
Caribbean Classics
Whether we're cruising on a cruise ship, or flying in for a beach vacation, the Caribbean is destination paradise. And one of the best parts of the Caribbean experience is the food! Join us as we count down the Top 5: Caribbean Classics!
S1 | E5
Delicious Duos
Ever notice that some of the best foods come in twos?!? Some food flavors are just meant to be together! It's five food combos that pack a tasty one-two punch as we count down the Top 5: Delicious Duos!
S1 | E6
Official State Foods
When you combine signature foods with old-fashioned democracy you get official state foods! Any guesses which state made this nut official or which state's beverage was made possible by Ponce De Leon? The answers are coming up as we count down the Top 5
S1 | E7
Sophisticated Sweets
They're the ultimate sugary indulgence. Whether it's the sky-high price tag or the designer ingredients. We've picked five sophisticated candies that will dazzle any gourmet. Join us as we count down the Top 5: Sophisticated Sweets!
S1 | E8
Tall Tasty Treats
Of all the tall, stacked, piled or otherwise vertical eats, which stand-out, and up as our very favorite? Join us as we countdown the Top 5: Tall Tasty Treats!
S1 | E9
Country Western Hits
It's country cuisine! And no one does it better than America's heartland. From the mid-west to the southwest, southern hospitality to cowboy campfires- we'll show you the down home favorites that define American cooking.
S1 | E10
Artsy Eats
When it comes to food presentation is everything! Well we've got a line up of some of our favorite foods transformed into works of art. See what happens when fine dining becomes fine art as we count down the Top 5 Artsy Eats!
S1 | E11
Cookies That Can't Miss
Is there any snack better than a cookie? And talk about variety! Were spanning the cookie landscape in one delicious journey. Well show you the cream of the cookie crop as we count down the Top Five Cookies That Cant Miss!
S1 | E12
Odd Couples
Weve uncovered a few tasty twosomes that are anything but ordinary. Theyre unconventional? unusual?and downright delicious! Join host Bobby Rivers as we count down the Top 5: Odd Couples!
S1 | E13
Fancy Finales
Weve lined up 5 decadent desserts that will drive your sweet tooth wild! Where can chocolate fanatics find true love on a Saturday night? And where can you feast on a cake that looks like it belongs in a museum? Weve got the answers as we count down the Top 5: Fancy Finales.