I t’s been six long months since we were last in Georgia, and after a gut-wrenching, actionpacked end to the fourth season, the wait for walkers is finally over.
Now is the time to polish off your crossbow, straighten your sheriff’s hat and hunker down for “The Walking Dead” as it trudges back onto small screens across the country. The highly anticipated season 5 premiere of the hit zombie thriller airs Sunday, Oct. 12, on AMC.
Fans of the show are no doubt itching for the new season to get underway, especially since it has been teased for the past few months and the fate of the group is up in the air. The end of season 4 saw Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln, “Love Actually,” 2003), Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus, “The Boondock Saints,” 1999) and a good chunk of the group of survivors herded into a train car at Terminus, and Carol (Melissa McBride, “The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys,” 2002), Tyreese (Chad L. Coleman, “The Wire”) and baby Judith were on their way to rendezvous at the supposed safe haven.
From what we know so far, the group does escape from the train car — perhaps with the help of Carol and Tyreese — but, of course, when you have heavily armed captors and reanimated dead people to contend with, it’s going to be tricky.
“We know how brutal and extraordinarily tough this group [is],” Lincoln said in a promo video released on AMC’s YouTube account. “It’s going to be messy, it’s going to be brutal. It’s going to be thrilling [to see] how these guys get out of this scrape.”
The official season 5 trailer, which was released last month, poses a lot of questions and some shocking revelations. How do they escape the train car? What triggered the massive, flaming explosion? Why is Sasha (Sonequa Martin-Green, “The Good Wife”) telling Abraham (Michael Cudlitz, “Southland”) and Rosita (Christian Serratos, “Twilight,” 2008) that “three of us are gone?” Has
Rick finally ditched the mellow, leader-by-committee tactics that clearly didn’t work out so well?
In conjunction with all of the other bits of information that have been released, it’s a lot to digest. Some answers to these questions can be inferred, but some are explained outright — though very vaguely — by the cast and crew. Executive producer and key special effects makeup artist Greg Nicotero opened up in the AMC YouTube promo about Rick’s transformation from season 4 to season 5.
“I would pretty much guarantee that we’re going to see a completely different Rick Grimes in season 5,” he said. “One who just is willing to do anything and would never question any motive or any decision. He just goes into it head first.”
Lincoln also shared his thoughts on Rick’s evolution when he sat down for an interview with “Entertainment Weekly” radio. “You find Rick in an incredibly dangerous and powerful place this season,” he said. “He’s not in any doubt about his brutality as well as his humanity, and I think he’s made peace with that. But that does not negate him being a great father. I think that everything is
about the children and his family.” What’s equally scary about this upcoming season — other than the undead roaming about — is that Sasha’s making comments about how “three of us are gone.” The logical conclusion in this matter is that some major characters are biting the bullet this season. It’s not a stretch for the show to kill off fan favorites — rest in pieces, Herschel (Scott Wilson, “Monster,” 2003) — and Lincoln added fuel to the fire.
“It is an inevitable part of this show,” he said in the “Entertainment Weekly” radio interview. “It’s one of the great things, I think, that you have real jeopardy for favorite characters. It won’t be without its share of death this season.”
You can speculate about when, how and why favorites are axed, but it boils down to one important question: who? If you’re a fan of “The Walking Dead” comic books, on which the show is based, you could probably make an educated guess. That doesn’t mean, though, that it’ll necessarily come true. In the comics, baby Judith was killed during The Governor’s strike, Carol was offed instead of Sophia, and Dale and An-
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4 ‘Mechanical Resonance’ is the 1986 debut album for what rock band?
5 Clark __, star of “MARVEL Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” on ABC
6 ‘Tutor’ suffix
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25 Oscar-nominated actress Martha of “Some Came Running” (1958)
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37 Bluegrass music sound
38 TV-themed 1989 ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic movie comedy
39 Director Ms. Coppola
42 “At Last” singer Ms. James
43 Priory in “The Da Vinci Code” (2006)
44 Celebrity chef Bobby
47 Richard Dreyfuss movie, “American __” (1973)
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10 Casino cube
11 Slangy salutes
16 Shooter marble
20 Pet food brand
23 James Spader’s hit series on NBC, “The __”
44 Broadcasting regulator, briefly
45 Singer/songwriter Mr. Reed
46 FOX News show, “A Healthy You & Carol __”
48 Robert De Niro flick, “Midnight __” (1988)
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“ I encourage women to get a mammogram, even if you don’t have a family history of breast cancer. It’s so important. —Ruby, Breast Cancer Survivor with her grandkids
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6:30 p.m. (7) KCCO NFL Thursday Night Kickoff (Live) (0:55)
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7:00 p.m. ESPN2 MLS Soccer NE vs. Hou From BBVA Compass Stadium-Houston, Texas (Live) (2:00)
FSN Boxing Ortiz vs. Kayode Golden Boy. Las Vegas, Nev. (2:00)
GOLF Golf Central (0:30)
7:25 p.m. (7) KCCO NFL Football N.Y. J vs. N.E. From Gillette Stadium-Foxborough, Mass. (Live) (2:50)
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Shriners Open. From TPC Summerlin-Las Vegas, Nev. (3:00)
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11:30 p.m. NBCSN Rallycross Global Championship. Seattle, Wash. (1:30)
Friday, Oct. 17
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Your Business
GOLF CHAMPS Golf Round 1 Greater Hickory Classic. From Rock Barn Golf & Spa-- Conover, N.C. (Live) (2:30)
NBCSN Bill Dance Outdoors (0:30)
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NBCSN Lucas Oil Motorsport Hour (1:00)
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GOLF Golf Central (0:30)
SYFY WWE Smackdown! (2:00)
TBS MLB Baseball American League Championship Series. (Live) (3:30)
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GOLF PGA Golf Round 2 Shriners
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Saturday, Oct. 18
8:00 a.m. ESPN College Football Game Day (Live) (3:00)
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8:30 a.m. (29) WFTC Sports Stars of Tomorrow (0:30)
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(11) KARE UCI Cycling World Championship. Ponferrada, Spain (1:00)
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1:30 p.m. GOLF CHAMPS Golf Round
2 Greater Hickory Classic. From Rock Barn Golf & Spa-- Conover, N.C. (Live) (2:30)
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2:30 p.m. (5) KSTP (7) KCCO ESPN ESPN2 FSN NCAA Football (Live) (3:00)
(9) KMSP (15) KVRR MLB Baseball National League Championship Series. (Live) (3:00)
4:00 p.m. (11) KARE Red Bull Signature Series Cape Fear. (1:00)
GOLF PGA Golf Round 3 Shriners Open. From TPC Summerlin-- Las Vegas, Nev. (Live) (3:00)
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10:00 p.m. (23) WUCW Ring of Honor Wrestling (1:00)
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10:30 p.m. GOLF LPGA Golf Final Round HanaBank Championship. From Sky 72 Golf Club-- Incheon, South Korea (Live) (3:30)
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Late Laughs
Conan: Conan
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Last year, there was a slight increase in the prison population. It’s expected to increase even more when the NFL expands to 34 teams. Scientists have discovered the largest dinosaur ever. It weighed 65 tons and was a vegetarian. They say the creature left behind massive
footprints and a reusable Whole Foods bag.
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Jimmy Fallon: Jimmy Fallon
Vice-President Joe Biden will travel to Iowa this week, three days after Hillary Clinton’s high-profile return
to the state. He’ll spend two days there — one campaigning and another stuck in a corn maze.
This week, Scotland will vote on whether it wants to leave the United Kingdom. If Scotland votes “yes,” it will also leave the European Union and NATO and be responsible for defending itself. Or as Vladimir Putin put it, “I got dibs!”
Of course, if Scotland does break up with England, it’ll just do what everyone does: stalk them on Facebook.
During President Obama’s visit to an elementary school yesterday, one little boy actually asked him if he ever fought in the Civil War. Obama told the boy he did not, but he re-enacts it with Congress all the time.
Solution on page 11.
Sunday, Oct. 12
2:00 p.m. TRAV Food Paradise A second helping of some of the juiciest steak-eating experiences across America.
4:30 p.m. (9) KAWE B Organic With Michele Beschen How to use a dehydrator to prepare meals and snacks that are fresh, simple and healthy.
Monday, Oct. 13
5:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America
4:30 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Adam Richman is in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Indy staple pork tenderloin sandwich.
5:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America
Andrew explores the food of South Savannah, which is influenced by rich culture.
6:30 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Adam is in San Juan for some real Caribbean flavor, like a deep-fried pork chop.
7:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America Andrew eats frog smoothies in a local market in Lima, Peru.
Friday, Oct. 17
2:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.
Saturday, Oct. 18
11:30 a.m. (2) KTCA America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated A recipe for shepherd’s pie is updated and corned beef and cabbage is made.
Thursday, Oct. 16
hey say there’s a first time for everything. With 11 seasons behind it, you’d think that Bravo’s Emmy- and James Beard Awardwinning culinary competition
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“Top Chef” would be scraping at the bottom of the pickle barrel for fresh ideas. Well, apparently not. With season 12 premiering Wednesday, Oct. 15, on Bravo, the long-running contest is aiming to show that it’s still got some spunk left in it.
After spending time in New Orleans and Seattle for the past two seasons, “Top Chef” is headed to the epicenter of New England, Boston. One of America’s oldest cities, Bean Town is dripping with history, making it the perfect backdrop for a series of “firsts.”
Featuring the first “Top Chef” food festival and the first fan-appreciation challenge — where fans of the show were invited to dine in the “Top Chef Kitchen” — this season is promising a bevy of fresh new challenges.
Not that the concept was feeling stale: for the uninitiated, each season “Top Chef” brings together professional chefs (most of
them young and looking to make a name for themselves) who compete in a series of challenges meant to test their skills and mettle in all things culinary. In a cutthroat genre filled with amateur cooks and bizarre twists, “Top Chef” still stands alongside the pack. Although it certainly has its share of strange ingredients and odd situations, the focus is on testing the skill, knowledge and adaptability of its “cheftestants.”
In another “Top Chef” first, a former winner will be joining the judging panel. Richard Blais was
crowned the winner of “Top Chef: All Stars” in 2011, and he’ll be a recurring judge who will be able to add valuable insight from a former contestant’s point of view. Returning to the judge’s table are Gail Simmons, Hugh Acheson and head judge Tom Colicchio. Padma Lakshmi, who always brings a dash of class and style whenever she’s on screen, is returning as host.
Sometimes the most exciting dishes are the familiar ones that have been given a brand-new twist. There may be a lot of new ideas happening in New England, but this is still the same old “Top Chef” — but with some delightful twists. “Top Chef: Boston” premieres Wednesday, Oct. 15.
Andrew steps beyond in order to see what really makes the Charleston food scene tick.
7:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America
Andrew travels to West Virginia to see how people are preparing wildlife.
8:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America
Andrew finds out that the people and food in Cleveland are full of surprises!
9:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America
Andrew goes to Louisville where there turning out new concoctions.
10:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America The food in Austin can get a little funky and eclectic as part of the pioneer spirit.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
4:30 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Adam visits the land of lighthouses and lobsters, where he takes on the Manimal Challenge.
5:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America
Andrew Zimmern gets a taste of the unexpected when he visits San Diego.
6:30 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Adam tries the Trenton-style tomato pie plus a colossal octopus-shaped ice cream sundae.
10:00 p.m. TRAV The Best of Man v. Food The best of ‘Man v. Food’s’ BBQ moments includes a six-pound BBQ sandwich with fries. (N)
10:30 p.m. TRAV The Best of Man v. Food Adam Richman chows down on pulled pork and bites into a huge cinnamon roll. (N)
Wednesday, Oct. 15
3:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America
Andrew heads to the Gulf Coast where people strive to preserve their unique way of life.
4:00 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Adam’s hunger takes him to Washington, DC, to Horace and Dickie’s and Ben’s Chili Bowl.
4:30 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Adam goes to Las Vegas to try his luck at the Big Badass Burrito.
5:00 p.m. TRAV Bizarre Foods America Andrew finds some unexpected twists in southern cooking when he visits Birmingham.
6:00 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Some of the best pan-fried chicken and the six-pound Ultimate Destroyer sandwich.
6:30 p.m. TRAV Man v. Food Adam travels to Hartford, Connecticut for huge hot dogs and a pizza challenge.
Noon (2) KTCA The Mind of a Chef (9) KAWE America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated
1:00 p.m. (2) KTCA Wisconsin Foodie
1:30 p.m. (2) KTCA A Chef’s Life Vivian and Ben head to the beach; Vivian turns up the heat with Frogmore stew.
2:00 p.m. (8) WDSE Martha Stewart’s Cooking School
2:30 p.m. (8) WDSE Martha Bakes Learn to make light and airy brioche and three variations.
3:00 p.m. (8) WDSE America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated The best chicken parmesan and the secrets to foolproof pasta alla Norcina are showcased.
Brainerd Daily Dispatch, MN: Food Oct 12, 2014 to Oct 18, 2014
