I like George but he seems really stiff when he interviews people in this show. Jim O'Connor was just a step shy of being too goofy for me. I've read that he is a really nice guy who doesn't have a prima donna bone in his body. I think Jim just edges out George.
I've been hearing Jim's voice on some of FN info spots. Wonder if they will give him another show. He was a little goofy, but I liked that about him. Just seemed real and likeable.
I loved Jim on that show and I miss him. George is cool and all (I liked him on HOTS) but I hate his voice overs...ugh. They are so mono-tone. I used to TIVO this show...but since they put George on it, I had to stop.
I'm with the majority here on this one. Jim O'Connor was head and shoulders above George Duran on S L O... I'm curious as to how the change over went down.
Nothing personal against Duran. O'Connor's personality complimented the show's theme, IMHO. Duran is just "flat." I emailed Food Network to voice my displeasure to the change after it happened and got a form letter reply.
With all of the newer fare, I've noticed it's no longer on a regular schedule either.