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Prize of Man v Food Nation appearance reneged on
It has been one year since the final new episodes (Jackson, MS and Charlotte, NC) of Man v Food: Nation debuted on April 11, 2012. In August 2011, John Lomascolo was informed that the video he submitted for a contest held on the program’s facebook page received the most votes and he would claim the prize of an appearance on an episode featuring Albany, NY area restaurants. (The eating challenge site was to have been Wagon Train BBQ in Rotterdam, NY). The program never recorded in eastern upstate New York (episode list) and the series terminated before John Lomascolo received his prize. (I have made a twitter request to see if an alternate award was given out.)
Contest runner-up Lauren Takao did get to make an appearance in an episode recorded in Hawaii.
update April 12 I have been informed that John Lomascolo received a small compensation, but a future appearance on a Travel Channel program is unknown at this time.
Man v. Food is the first program in BBC America's list of five US TV shows that are unexpectedly popular in Britain.
The LA Times reports that Manuel Rojas, owner of El Tepeyac Cafe, passed away. The restaurant's five pound "Manuel's Special" burrito was featured in the Los Angeles episode of Man vs. Food.
A casting call has been placed for "Man v. Food: New Orleans". The program will record tomorrow and Wednesday. update Jan 23 The program was actually "Super Bowl Tailgate Takeover" hosted by Adam Richam that will be televised Jan 30 on the Travel Channel.
Acta Diurna has an article (in French) about Man vs. Food calling it "Pornographie alimentaire".
BBC America has a blog entry about an upcoming program, British Man vs. Food. The host will be Arthur Richerman and the inaugural challenge will be Harridge's "Born to Be Mild" challenge, where diners will take afternoon tea at an improper hour.
Yahoo's Dirty Tackle blog has an entry about Adam Richman crying after visiting White Hart Lane stadium in London, England, home of his favorite Premier League team, Tottenham Hotspur.
Top 100 metro areas not visited by Man v. Food
Man v. Food debuted on December 3, 2008. Over the next four seasons, the now-cancelled program would visit most major American cities over 87 episodes, but several notable metropolitan areas were bypassed. (Three cities with a pro sports team would not appear on the show: Houston, Orlando and Jacksonville.) A list of metropolitan areas in the top 100 for population that were not the focus of an episode follows after the jump. Series episode lists (Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Nation (Season 4))
The Mirror has an interview with Adam Richman where he has the following for people disappointed in his retirement from competitive eating: "I’m giving my haters the finger. I’m not Âgiving them the Âsatisfaction of having health Âproblems."
The BBC has an interview with Adam Richman, who says he does not have plans for a UK version of Man vs. Food or any other future eating challenge show.
A press release announces that Sony Max has acquired the rights to televise Man vs. Food:Nation in Africa. Episodes will start November 20 in South Africa.
Adam Richman will be doing a chat session on ESPN.com today starting at 1:15 pm eastern.
Full episodes of Man vs. Food can be viewed online at http://www.travelchannel.com/video/man-v-food-full-episodes
Reddit.com has an IAmA interview request for someone who has finished an eating challenge seen on Man vs. Food.
The Wrap reports that Sharp Media, producers of Man vs. Food, has been sold to CORE Media Group, the company responsible for American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. This might lead to a relaunch of Man vs. Food which has been on hiatus.
The Guardian has an interview with Adam Richman about the cancellation of Man vs. Food: Nation
London based Umbrella Magazine has an article in its new edition titled "Why Man vs. Food Represents the Very Best America"
DVDs for Man v. Food: Nation are available for purchase on amazon.com and will be released on April 10. A press release says the set will include the 25 episodes previously televised so the two final episodes that will air on April 11 will not be included.
The final new episodes of Man vs. Food: Nation will be televised on April 11: Charlotte, NC at 9 pm eastern and Jackson, MS at 9:30. (It is surprising that the Travel Channel is not making a bigger deal of the series finale.)
The Jackson, MS episode of Man vs. Food: Nation will debut on April 18. After this program is televised, there will be one remaining new episode of Man vs. Food: Nation (Charlotte, NC).
Adam Richman announces he just completed his final voiceover for Man vs. Food and that there are two untelevised episodes of the program: Jackson, MS and Charlotte, NC.
“Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America†replaces Man vs. Food
A press release announces that “Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America” will be Adam Richman’s new show on the Travel Channel. The status of Man vs. Food is listed as “rested”, but reruns of the program will continue to be televised on the channel. update The program will debut June 6.
(The futility in ranking a large number of subjectively judged items brings to mind the episode of The Simpsons where the parody rock band Spinal Tap guest-starred: ST – Spinal Tap, BAM – DJs Bill & Marty)
BAM: Would you mind recording some promos?
ST: Like what?
BAM: Maybe you could say: “Nobody rocks like Bill and Marty on KBBL.”
ST: We don’t know that. What if somebody rocks as good as you? Or better. We don’t want to look stupid.
BAM: We respect that. How about: “Rock-a-doodle-doo! You’re listening to Bill and Marty” ?
ST: Yeah, sure. That’s good.
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.
Adam Richman has posted the following on his twitter: "RIP: MvF & MvFN 2008-2011. Due 2 desire 4 change NOT health concerns"
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.
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