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Man vs. Food not salvageable despite being 42% of Travel Channel impressions

ojrifkin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:48:58 +0000

In a Broadcasting & Cable article, Ken Lowe, the CEO of Scripps (owner of the Travel Channel), announces the cancellation of Man vs. Food and reports that Adam Richman will be appearing in new vehicles on the channel. Lowe said the program was not salvageable even though it was responsible for 42% of the network’s primetime impressions.

Epic Meal Time on ABC’s Nightline

ojrifkin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:34:18 +0000

Jukebox Burgers reports that ABC’s Nightline recorded a segment about Epic Meal Time at its Montreal location last night.

Adam Richman tweets “RIP Man vs. Food”

ojrifkin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:43:36 +0000

Adam Richman has posted the following on his twitter: “RIP: MvF & MvFN 2008-2011. Due 2 desire 4 change NOT health concerns”

Errol Morris mini-documentary about El Wingador

ojrifkin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:48:11 +0000

The New York Times has mini-documentary about Bill “El Wingador” Simmons produced when famed filmmaker Errol Morris recorded a commercial for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Winagador says he ate 23 hot dogs in six minutes in a Nathan’s final (via jskoff)

Glutton Bowl makes list of 5 weirdest games shows

ojrifkin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:14:39 +0000

The Glutton Bowl appears in Screen Junkies’ list of the five weirdest game shows. The author thinks Kobayashi vs. a bear was part of The Glutton Bowl when it was a segment on Man vs. Beast.

Fear Factor donkey semen challenge reportedly pulled

ojrifkin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:49:42 +0000

TMZ.com reports that the Fear Factor episode in which the competitors drink donkey semen will apparently not be televised tomorrow. Update An #AirItNBC twitter hashtag has been started to encourage NBC to show the episode.

America’s Biggest Eater promo video

ojrifkin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:54:42 +0000

A promotional video for America’s Biggest Eater was recorded a wing eating contest held at the Phily Diner in Runnemede, NJ. “Senor Rico” was the winner with 81 wings in 15 minutes.

Adam Richman announces Man vs. Food: Nation is done

ojrifkin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:03:23 +0000

In a comment on his facebook page, Adam Richman announces that Man vs. Food: Nation is done. update Jan 27 In another comment, Adam Richman says his new show will start taping on February 10.

Badlands Booker on Big Man Mentality

ojrifkin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:10:15 +0000

IFOCE.com has an interview with Eric “Badlands” Booker about his new CD, Big Man Mentality.

Kobayashi sets Guinness record for most Twinkies in 1 minute

ojrifkin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:29:12 +0000

Kobayashi announces that he set a Guinness record on the Wendy Williams Show this morning by eating 14 Twinkies in one minutes. (video | gallery)