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TV Media Weekly | September 1 - 7, 2018 By Adam Thomlison TV Media Q: Where did Rosie O'Donnell get her start? A: For the past several years, Rosie O'Donnell has been living the dream of so many of her co- competitors on the classic talent- competition show "Star Search." Her TV debut was as a standup comedian in an episode of the show in 1984, but she won that episode and so returned — five more times. Her official biography says she used her "Star Search" winnings to move from her native New York to Los Angeles to pursue acting. And the plan worked: shortly after arriving, she landed a recurring role in the sitcom "Gimme a Break" in 1986 (her addition was an attempt to freshen up the show in what would be its final season). After it ended, she landed a gig as a VJ on the VH1 music channel. She held that until the point when VH1 — ahead of its time — moved away from just playing videos and toward longer-form programming. They gave her her own show — one that played to her strengths called "Stand-Up Spotlight" — which she hosted for four years. Her next big role was really her breakout one, as wisecracking third basewoman Doris Murphy in the 1992 baseball classic "A League of Their Own." Her star rose pretty rapidly from there to some major film roles, leading to her getting her own daytime talk show, the aptly named "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," in 1996. Q: Is it true they're making a "When Calls the Heart" spinoff? A: It is true. The show's working title is "When Hope Calls," and it's slated to premiere sometime in 2019. In announcing the show, Hall- mark admitted that it's being made because the Hearties are basically insatiable. "Hearties" is the name fans of the show have given themselves, and Crown Media Family Net- works are aware of their presence and their dedication. (For exam- ple, a #HeartieArt section of the show's website showcases origi- nal artwork of the show's charac- ters, submitted by viewers.) "'When Calls the Heart' has de- veloped a passionate community of loyal viewers, and we wanted to serve their increased appetite by developing a spinoff series that we know will evolve into another beloved classic," Crown Media exec Michelle Vicary said. Have a question? Email us at questions@tvtabloid.com. Please include your name and town. Hollywood Q&A By Andrew Warren TV Media T om Papa ("The Infor- mant!," 2009) may be a co- median, but the mission that he's set for himself is no laughing matter. The head writ- er of nationally syndicated radio show "Live From Here" is travel- ing from coast to coast to find the best breads and pastries that the country has to offer, and while it may be serious business, that doesn't mean it has to be stale. Papa's "Baked" premieres with back-to-back episodes on Mon- day, Sept. 3, on Food Network, and as the name suggests, the new series is focused entirely on carb-heavy baked goods. Sour- dough is the comedian's specialty, but his passion for baked fare transcends yeast and flour types as he shines a light on local baker- ies and the hoops that they jump through to make life sweeter for their customers. In the premiere, the host is in New York City, where he hooks up with fellow comedian Jim Gaffi- gan ("The Jim Gaffigan Show") at a doughnut shop for the ultimate Big Apple treat: a glazed dough- nut that's smothered in every- thing bagel topping. On the hunt for more carbs, he then heads to Gian Piero Bakery, where he helps make Italian American rainbow cookies before swinging by an- other local bakery for a bread boat filled with butter, eggs and cheese — a Georgian specialty (the country, not the state). As if that isn't enough, Papa tops off his New York visit with a master class in old-world breads and mouthwatering croissants before he's off to Michigan for the night's second episode. His first stop is in Detroit, where he fills up on tasty chicken and red velvet waffles served by a former NFL player before heading to Dearborn, where Middle Eastern pastries and breads are on the menu, including freshly made pita stuffed with roasted lamb. Fi- nally, the host enjoys a little taste of Poland when he learns how to make rich, filled doughnuts called paczki. Comedy and carbs go together so well, and "Baked" is packed full of both. Join host Tom Papa as he brings two of life's greatest joys together starting Monday, Sept. 3, on Food Network. Comedy and carbs collide in new Food Network series 'Baked' 10 | Cooking this week Moore's Home Health 2 x 2" Family Health Clinic 2 x 1.5" White Lilies N Paradise 2 x 1.5" Tom Papa hosts "Baked" White Lilies N Paradise 333 North Philips Street • Kokomo, IN 765 - 459-0637 • w w w.whiteliliesinparadise.com Mon – Wed: 9 am – 4 pm • Tues, Thurs – Fri: 9 am – 5 pm • Sat: 9 am – 1 pm