In 1981, Smith had heart valve surgery. He was forced to sell the Chaplain's Pantry to pay the huge medical costs. In 1983, he was interviewed on the Phil Donahue show promoting his paperback cookbook. After that, Smith sold 45,000 copies at $4.75 each. The profits allowed him to get out of debt. In 1983, PBS station WTTW in Chicago picked up his show and aired it nationally. The show aired for 14 years, a total of 261 episode. Smith ended every episode of "The Frugal Gourmet" by saying, "Until I see you again, this is the Frugal Gourmet. I bid you peace, bye-bye". Smith was also quoted as saying "frugal does not mean cheap." He explained, "A frugal gourmet is a thrifty person who enjoys good food."
Smith appeared in television commercials for Columbia Crest Wines. In 1995, Smith hosted "The Frugal Gourmet Keeps the Feast" for the Odyssey Television Network, and then, he retired from television, leaving behind a legacy of loyal of fans, with lots of garlic. That same year, he acted in the movie "Grumpier Old Men".
In 1997, seven men filed lawsuits against him for alleged sexual abuse. Six of the men said they were abused when they were younger and worked at the Chaplain's Pantry. The case never went to court. Smith said the abuse never happened. The "Frugal Gourmet" empire ended with the scandal.
Smith married his wife Patricia in 1966. They had two sons, Channing and Jason. Patricia is credited by originating the nickname "Frugal Gourmet".
Smith died in his sleep in Seattle on July 7, 2004 at the age of 65. He had suffered from heart disease for a long time. Smith was survived by his wife Patricia, and sons Channing and Jason, as well as daughters-in-law Yuki and Lisa.
Public interest
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Lake Placid (movie)
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The movie gained mixed reviews from critics and holds a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Movie critic Roger Ebert described the movie as "completely wrong-headed from beginning to end".
Teaching Mrs. Tingle
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The movie gained negative reviews from critics and holds a 19% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Almost all wattles have cream to golden colored flowers. The small flowers are arranged in round groups. Only the male part of the flower sticks out.
Red-eyed wattle can be used to help stabilise coastal sands. It was introduced into Africa for this purpose, but it has spread fast and is now a serious pest in South Africa, where it is known as 'rooikrans' (= 'red garland' in Afrikaans).
The green seed pods may be used as a natural soap, by crushing them and using the pods with water to wash with.
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On 6 and 7 September 2013, double international games between Sweden and Finland were played inside. Both A- and U23 international games were played.
Kälarne IK
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The women's soccer team played in the Swedish top division in 1978.
Other famous people are track and field athletes Henry Kälarne and Gunder Hägg as well as cross-country skier Alfred Dahlqvist. At different occasions they all have competed for the club.
Howard Kurtz
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The Bone Collector
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The movie gained mixed reviews from critics and holds a 28% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Brit Hume
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CBS Evening News
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Eda IF
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The women's soccer team was started in 1974. The women's soccer team played in the Swedish top division in 1982.
In 2007 the club began to play floorball.
Hols IF
Hols IF is a sports club in Hol, Sweden. It was established on 30 April 1944.
The women's soccer team played in the Swedish top division in 1978.
Bjuråkers GIF
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The women's soccer team played in the Swedish top division in 1978.
Öjeby IF
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Anderstorps IF
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The women's soccer team played in the Swedish top division in 1979.
Billy Lansdowne and Billy Lansdowne Junior have both played games for the club.
Närkes Kils SK
Närkes Kils SK is a sports club in Närkes Kil in Sweden.