George Motz is an American television personality, historian, author and filmmaker. Motz directed a documentary film and has written books detailing the history of the hamburger in the United States. He hosted the Travel Channel show Burger Land from 2012 to 2013. He is a contributor for First We Feast with a series titled Burger Scholar Sessions. He is also the owner and head chef of Hamburger America, a luncheonette-style restaurant in SoHo, Manhattan.
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Big Burger Battle (2025)
Starring as Judge
(6 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: Best in Burgers (May 26, 2025)
- Episode 1x05: Beers, Burgers, and Birds (May 19, 2025)
- Episode 1x04: Where's the Beef? (May 12, 2025)
- Episode 1x03: Wisdom of the (Lettuce) Crowd (May 5, 2025)
- Episode 1x02: Cheesin' for a Breezin' (Apr 28, 2025)
- Episode 1x01: Nice to Meat You! (Apr 21, 2025)
CBS Saturday Morning (2021)
Guest starring as George Motz
- Episode 3x33: Sebastian Junger, Miss Piggy, George Motz, Guster (May 25, 2024)
Snacked (2021)
Guest starring as George Motz
(2 episodes)
- Episode 6x01: George Motz Breaks Down His Favorite Snacks (Oct 17, 2023)
- Episode S03 Special: 3 Pro Chefs Make Their Favorite After School Snacks (Aug 16, 2022)
Hot Ones (2015)
Guest starring as George Motz
- Episode 19x13: Will Ferrell Brings the Spirit to the Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza (Dec 22, 2022)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014)
Guest starring as Chef
- Episode 2024-04-09: Daniel Radcliffe, Neal Brennan, Chef George Motz, Andrew Hurley (Apr 9, 2024)
Hell's Kitchen (2005)
Guest starring as Guest Judge
- Episode 23x05: Homesick in Hell (Oct 24, 2024) [Special Guest Star]
Good Morning America (1975)
Guest starring as George Motz
- Episode 2025-08-22: Gloria Estefan, George Motz (Aug 22, 2025)