TASTE AWARDS Honor Phil Rosenthal with Bob Saget Comedy & Humor Award
The TASTE AWARDS are proud to announce that writer, producer, television creator, and host Phil Rosenthal will receive the 2026 Bob Saget Award for Best Comedy or Humor.
Known worldwide as the creator and host of the acclaimed Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, Phil Rosenthal has become one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in food and travel entertainment, celebrated for combining humor, curiosity, warmth, and cultural exploration in a way that resonates with audiences across generations.
Named in honor of the late comedian, actor, and television host Bob Saget, the award recognizes individuals whose work uses humor, humanity, and storytelling to create meaningful audience connection.
“Bob Saget believed deeply in the power of humor to bring people together,” said the TASTE AWARDS Awards Committee. “Phil Rosenthal’s work reflects that same spirit of warmth, openness, curiosity, and joy. Through food, travel, and conversation, he has created a body of work that reminds audiences around the world that laughter and shared meals are universal experiences.”
Over the course of his career, Phil Rosenthal has helped redefine modern culinary and travel storytelling by blending personal connection, comedy, and cultural discovery into an approachable and uplifting format. His work consistently highlights the human side of food and travel, emphasizing empathy, hospitality, and shared experience across cultures.
The recognition will be featured as part of the upcoming TASTE AWARDS Honors special presentation, a curated television and streaming program celebrating influential voices in food, culture, travel, and culinary media. The presentation will include reflections, archival moments, and selected honorees whose work represents the evolving landscape of global food and cultural storytelling.
Often referred to as the “Oscars of Food, Fashion and Lifestyle Media,” the TASTE AWARDS celebrate excellence across television, film, streaming, digital media, podcasts, photography, and emerging platforms that shape how audiences experience food, travel, health, style, and culture.
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