‘Bar Rescue’ Host Jon Taffer Reveals Five Series Secrets, From the Show’s Initial Rejection to Walking Away Before the Remodel Is Done
variety.comWilliam Earl administrator “Bar Rescue” is one of Paramount Network’s flagship shows, with industry expert and host Jon Taffer attempting to save flailing watering holes across the country.
While his common sense advice and industry knowledge make running a successful tavern business seem achievable even for home audiences, the show’s whirlwind filming schedule allows Taffer’s team to record an incredible amount of material at a breakneck pace.
After 13 years, nine seasons and an average of 1.3 million viewers, “Bar Rescue” will celebrate its 250th episode, airing June 30.
Ahead of the milestone, Taffer opened up about what the audience doesn’t see — from the scope of the crew and aftercare to what the importance of the bar industry could mean for all Americans. The production team is much bigger than it appears While Taffer always brings on experts like mixologists and chefs to work with the restaurant, the “Bar Rescue” team is much larger than viewers see in each episode. “We have about 57 crew members on set,” Taffer says. “When we add the pre-team, our casting team and our post-team, we run about 102 or so total in the production.
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