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Page 16 September 11 - 17, 2023 word search puzzle Host John Henson returns to welcome a dozen bakers, asking them to create everything from edible amputations to ghoul scout cookies in this, the most spooktacular baking competition the underworld has ever seen. Another year of deliciously ghastly delights begins with the season premiere of "Halloween baking Competition," airing monday, Sept. 11, on Food Network. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the series' monstrous kitchen by visiting foodnetwork.com/shows/halloween-baking-champi- onship/videos/behind-the-scenes-of-season-8 Solution is on page 9. WebLinks celebritypipeline By Jay Bobbin Lifetime movies dawned at just the right time for Brec Bassinger Q: I was impressed by Brec Bassinger in the "V.C. Andrews' Dawn" movies. Did she make those while she was still doing "DC's Star- girl"? – April Kay, via e-mail A: She landed the "Dawn" job shortly after "Stargirl" wrapped filming, and she told us that she felt fortu- nate to be available for the Lifetime set of four films, with her reporting to the set within days of having her first conversation about the opportunity. She also said that she ap- preciated the timing of that production, since she felt that diving right into it right after parting company with her "Stargirl" colleagues gave her something else to focus on … rather than only experiencing sadness over the end of her three seasons of work on that show. Q: I read somewhere that Dr. Joyce Brothers was a big game-show winner before she became a psy- chologist. Is that true? – Ken Winter, Elkhart, Ind. A: She proved to be hugely knowledgeable about the subject of boxing when she was a contestant on the classic show "The $64,000 Ques- tion," ultimately winning the top prize of … well, $64,000. Her husband was a boxing fan, inspiring her to choose that subject, and she did a huge amount of research on the topic – helped by the photographic memory she had. Later, Brothers appeared on the related series "The $64,000 Chal- lenge," and she again claimed the maximum prize amount. Part of the appeal clearly was her being such an unlikely expert on boxing, and her fame from the games earned her a spot as co-host of the series "Sports Showcase" in the mid-1950s, making her one of TV's first female commentators on sports. That led to many other television appearances in which Brothers largely focused on the psychological information she wanted to dispense to viewers. Q: How old would Sean Giambrone have been when he started playing Adam on "The Gold- bergs"? – Paul Sweet, Fairfield, Calif. A: The show went on the air in 2013, so he would have been 14 at that time. He spent a good portion of his adolescence playing the part, which ended this past May with the ABC sitcom's series finale. At this writing, it wasn't clear what Giambrone's next acting project would be, though repeats of "The Goldbergs" continue in syndication and on the cable networks TV Land and Pop. Q: Is "The Equalizer" coming back for another season? – Mel Whitney, via e-mail A: Yes, but exactly when Season 4 of Queen Latifah's CBS drama will begin is anyone's guess at this point. As with so many series, produc- tion has been delayed by the actors' and writers' strikes … so it's a mat- ter of those work stoppages ending and the writing of scripts resuming before the performers can go back in front of the cameras. Once it does return, "The Equalizer" will remain on Sundays, but it will be seen an hour later than it has been. Its traditional slot immedi- ately following "60 Minutes" will go to a reboot of "Matlock," starring Oscar and Primetime Emmy winner Kathy Bates as the title lawyer. The network's Sunday lineup will wrap up with "CSI: Vegas," moving over from Thursdays. Brec Bassinger and Emma Oliver in "V.C. Andrews' Dawn" Send questions of general interest via email to tvpipeline@gmail.com. Writers must include their names, cities and states. Personal replies cannot be sent. "Still Up" - Season 1 (Apple TV+ — Sept. 22, Series Premiere) bonded by insomnia, best friends Lisa (Antonia Thomas) and Danny (Craig Roberts) stay connected to each other late into the night and find their way through a world of wonderfully weird surprises as their relationship deepens in this almost-romantic comedy. Also starring in the ensemble cast are blake Harrison, Lois Chimimba, Luke Fetherston and Rich Fulcher. InFocus I FOUND IT! Whether you are looking for the latest garage sale bargain, a reliable car, a home or a new job. You are sure to find what you want in the classified section of … Nobody Covers Your Hometown Better!

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