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TV Media Weekly | October 28 - November 3, 2017 By Adam Thomlison TV Media Q: At the end of the last season of "Blue Bloods," we saw Danny and family in front of their burning house, but at the start of the new season there's no wife. Why is she no longer in the show? A: There's no way to answer this without spoiling the events at the beginning of this season of "Blue Bloods" (and at the end of last season, for that matter) so if you aren't caught up on the long- running CBS cop drama, you might want to look away. That said, answering "why" she left the show doesn't give anything away: Actress Amy Carl- son, after seven seasons playing Linda Reagan on the show, re- portedly decided it was time to try something else. That's accord- ing to Deadline.com, which stat- ed that her contract was up at the end of the season, which is why the move happened when it did. Carlson stayed quiet about her departure from the show until af- ter the episode aired so as not to ruin the surprise, which means she hasn't announced any new projects. Shortly after the episode aired, however, she did post an open letter on her social media ac- counts, spreading gratitude around and generally making it clear that she hadn't been fired. "I'm so grateful to CBS and the 'Blue Bloods' cast and crew. Mostly, I am grateful to the fans who have supported me and the show." Q: I was just rewatching "The Bourne Identity" (for about the dozenth time) and thought I recognized one of the CIA analysts: Is that Boyd from "Justified"? A: Eight years before he was career criminal Boyd Crowder in "Justified," 14 years before he was vice-principal Lee Russell in HBO's "Vice Principals," and just a few months before he was Det. Shane Vendrell in "The Shield," Walton Goggins was a nameless CIA research technician in "The Bourne Identity." Goggins had been struggling in L.A. prior to that, doing one-off guest spots and bit movie roles, with his role in the 2002 action hit marking a sort of a turning point. Actually, it would be better de- scribed as the spot right before the turning point. His next role was a coveted co-starring gig in the award-winning, critically ac- claimed cop drama "The Shield." Have a question? Email us at questions@tvtabloid.com. Please include your name and town. Hollywood Q&A By Andrew Warren TV Media W ho doesn't love a day at the carnival? Whether it's a har- vest festival or a summer fair, the exhibits, the rides and the shows are an an- nual joy in communities all across the continent, a place where the whole family can find something fun to do no matter what individual tastes may be. Of course, there's another at- traction on offer at fairgrounds, and for me it's one of the bigger draws: the food. Actor Noah Cappe ("Good Witch") seems to agree; he's already set out for an- other cross-continental tour of fairs and festivals far and wide in the latest season of "Carnival Eats," which airs Thursdays on Cooking Channel. In this week's episode, airing Thursday, Nov. 2, Cappe is at the San Diego County Fair, where he starts his visit with the most im- portant meal of the day. He chows down on some French toast ba- con bombs, which may not be the most nutritious of breakfasts, but the explosion of flavor more than makes up for that. Then, it's time for some flavor fusions, first with a show-stopping Maui cowboy burger that he soon follows up with a hearty serving of deep fried nachos supreme. After his California feasting, the host jaunts off to the Midwest, where the La Porte County Fair has some carnival takes on favor- ite foods, from deep fried lobster mac and cheese to a tasty twist on the reuben sandwich. Never one to pass on dessert, Cappe also finds the time to try out some gi- ant-sized cream puffs. Over the next few weeks, Cappe treats his taste buds to churro s'mores in Michigan, cap- tures a pineapple unicorn bomb in California, and enjoys a special pizza with his name on it in Iowa. Of course, he also takes the time to check out the attractions at the festivals, drinking in the local cul- ture and even taking a spin or two on some of the rides. Carnivals of all sorts are home to some of the wildest and most creative foods around — after all, they're places for fun, and the food should be fun, too. Hitch a ride with Noah Cappe in "Carnival Eats," air- ing Thursdays on Cooking Channel. Host Noah Cappe returns for another season of 'Carnival Eats' 10 | Cooking this week Sunspot 2 x 2" Vicker's Graphics 2 x 1.5" Tech Repairadise 2 x 1.5" Noah Cappe hosts "Carnival Eats"

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