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TV Media Weekly | March 4 - 10, 2017 "Y¬!DAM¬4HOMLISON TV Media Q: What happened to the re- ality shows dealing with guns? I enjoyed watching "Top Shot," where contes- tants competed using differ- ent weapons, as well as two others: "Sons of Guns" and the one with the gun apprais- er from "Pawn Stars." A: I have some potentially good news for you. "Top Shots" is still on; it's just moved (way) down the cable lineup. After hav- ing aired for four years on History, it was canceled in 2013. However, it was picked up by Outdoor Channel, which still airs new epi- sodes. Indeed, Outdoor Channel seems to be the place for gun-TV aficionados such as yourself. It has a number of firearm-themed reality shows in its lineup. As for the other two shows you list, unfortunately they're just gone, but for very different rea- sons. "Lords of War," the show star- ring former "Pawn Stars" gun ex- pert Sean Rich, only aired 15 epi- sodes on the National Geograph- ic channel back in 2013 before being canceled. It seems as if "Sons of Guns" had a better chance at longevity, were it not for the legal troubles of its star. Shortly after the show wrapped its fifth season on Dis- covery in 2014, star Will Hayden was arrested and charged with child molestation and aggravated rape. On the basis of the serious- ness of the charges, Discovery dropped the show. "Given the se- rious and horrific nature of the charges against Will Hayden, we have decided to halt further pro- duction of 'Sons of Guns' and cancel the series," the network said in a statement. His case still hasn't gone to trial. Apparently it's hard to get a gun show made these days. Chris Cheng, who won season 4 of "Top Shot," tried to launch his own reality show in 2013, but it never got off the ground. Have a question? Email us at questions@tvtabloid.com. Please include your name and town. Per- sonal replies will not be provided. (OLLYWOOD¬1&! "Y¬!NDREW¬7ARREN TV Media C arnivals sure are a feast for the senses, aren't they? The high-pitched shrieks as a roller- coaster thunders past blends with the heavy smell of ozone near the electric-powered bum- per cars. The raucous ring-a- ding-dings from the games as people win prizes just works with the garish signs and bill- boards that shout out their messages with some absolutely bizarre color combinations. The atmosphere is what makes fairs and carnivals so distinct, but for Cooking Chan- nel's Noah Cappe, there's one sense that's most important: the sense of taste. In "Carnival Eats," the charming Canadian actor is on a mission to track down the tastiest, most decadent and most unique foods that carni- vals across the continent have to offer. With season 4 of the gastronomic celebration pre- miering Thursday, March 9, there's a seemingly endless va- riety of smells, shapes, colors and tastes waiting for him. Stops in both the east and west are on Cappe's agenda in this sea- son premiere. At the Big Butler Fair in Prospect, Pennsylvania, he has just one thing on his mind: meat. He soon finds that the Co- nevore is just what the doctor or- dered. Packed to the brim with pork, chicken and smoked brisket, the savory delight leaves the host wanting more. Food is certainly not hard to find at the fair, and Cappe doesn't have to wander far to find his next stop. He heats things up with a Ragin' Cajun Hoagie before pol- ishing off his day with some sweet treats: a fried fruit tart and a big banana pop. Then, it's off to California for the San Mateo County Fair, where the Chile Relleno Burrito and World Series Burger bring a taste of real Americana to Cappe's taste buds. After sampling some delicious birthday cake popcorn balls in the Golden State, he ends his day with his belly much fuller than it was when he started out. Forget fancy restaurants, out- door festivals are where the real culinary world lives, at least ac- cording to Noah Cappe. Season 4 of "Carnival Eats" premieres Thursday, March 9, on Cooking Channel. .OAH¬#APPE¬HOSTS¬h#ARNIVAL¬%ATSv "OLD¬FOODS¬TURN¬UP¬IN¬AN¬UNEXPECTED¬PLACE 10 | Cooking this week Friendship Haven 2 x 2.5" Noah's Ark 2 x 2" 2nd Shift Plumbing 2 x 1.5" CALL TODAY FOR AVAILABILITY! Section 8 senior housing An Independent Retirement Community 2600 W. Jefferson St. Kokomo 765-459-9343 24/7 Complete Sewer & Plumbing Service Call Someone Who Gives a Shift! callsomeonewhogivesashift.com PC#10500764 (765) 863-8522 ! NO EMERGENCY FEES!

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