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TV Media Weekly | September 9 - 15, 2017 By Adam Thomlison TV Media Q: Has TNT canceled "Major Crimes"? A: Actually, "Major Crimes" has been safe for a while now. It returns for a sixth season Tues- day, Oct. 31. The renewal announcement was made with little fanfare — the tone of TNT's statement made it seem like a bit of a no- brain decision for the channel. It cited the show's "stellar en- semble cast" and the fact that it's "one of cable's most- watched drama series" as rea- sons why it picked up the show for another season back in Janu- ary, well before the fifth season had ended. However, it waited until just a couple of weeks ago to elabo- rate by announcing the actual return date and releasing a 30- second trailer video. While the trailer gave glimps- es of what's to come, it was so brief it didn't give away any real plot points. However, a news re- lease that came with it gave a few hints: "TNT's 'Major Crimes' faces its three most challenging cases, struggling to solve mysteries mired in complex political con- flicts having little to do with identifying and arresting murderers." Q: I am absolutely appalled by the language used in "Teen Mom," and using it in front of those precious little children. Are the moms so stupid that they don't know what kind of example they are setting? A: You're absolutely right that the parents use shocking lan- guage in front of, and occasion- ally addressing, their children in MTV's "Teen Mom OG" and "Teen Mom 2." However, it's worth noting that language is often the least of these children's worries. Tracie Egan Morrissey makes this point in her column on the feminist pop-culture site Jezeb- el.com, pointing to incidents of physical abuse between the adult characters on the show, some of which are witnessed by the children, as well as other traumatizing events. Morrissey also makes the point that the children in the show are often not old enough to understand the language it- self. However, they can under- stand tone, so we should be more worried about how the characters are talking in front of their children rather than what they're saying. Have a question? Email us at questions@tvtabloid.com. Please include your name and town. Hollywood Q&A By Andrew Warren TV Media G uess what? TV stars have lives outside of the studios where they spend their days, and celebrity chefs are no ex- ception. Of course, for a Food Network star, some time off might not be that different than time spent at work — there's going to be food, and you can bet that it's going to be good. Bobby Flay is one of Food Network's biggest culinary ce- lebrities, and when he's not hosting one of his many shows, he's doing what the rest of us do on our days off: hanging out at home with his friends and family. This summer, he's invit- ed fans to can tag along as he and his friend Damaris Phillips play host in "The Bobby and Damaris Show," which pre- miered last week. You can catch a new episode airing Sunday, Sept. 10, on the Food Network. "The Bobby and Damaris Show" showcases the duo in their natural element: hosting in Bobby's backyard. This week, Ina Garten ("Barefoot Contes- sa") stops by Bobby's place for a visit, and the three Food Net- work celebrities have a chat about their favorite comfort foods. Naturally, when you get these three folks together, it isn't going to be all talk. It doesn't take long for Bobby to get to work on his personal go- to comfort food: a meatloaf with a red chili glaze. Mean- while, Ina whips up her own recipe for creamy parmesan mashed potatoes, with sautéed and shredded Brussels sprouts, while Damaris works on the sides: honey-buttermilk skillet cornbread and barbecue mac and cheese. Bobby and Damaris met when she was a hopeful con- testant in "Food Network Star's" ninth season back in 2013 — a season she would go on to win. Her show, "Southern at Heart," wrapped up for good last year, but she and Bobby have remained fast friends. "Bobby says he knew from the moment he met Damaris on 'Food Network Star' that they were going to be friends — and their fun-filled banter and good-natured laughs are sure to entertain and even have viewers asking how they can score their own invitation," Food Network executive Court- ney White said in a statement. Well, that invitation has fi- nally arrived. Head on down to Bobby Flay's place in a new epi- sode of "The Bobby and Dama- ris Show," airing Sunday, Sept. 10, on Food Network. Bobby Flay invites viewers into his own home 10 | Cooking this week Sunspot 2 x 2" Vicker's Graphics 2 x 1.5" Tech Repairadise 2 x 1.5" Damaris Phillips and Bobby Flay as seen in "The Bobby and Damaris Show"