Article: Viewers warm up to comfort food.(Business)

Byline: Andy Fixmer and Sarah Rabil Bloomberg News

The Food Network and Travel Channel are attracting record audiences with shows such as "Man v. Food" as programs popular during the housing bubble go bust along with real estate prices.

"Food can take away the pain," said Shari Anne Brill, who analyzes audiences for New York-based Carat USA, which buys advertising for Papa JohnAEs International Inc. and Alberto-Culver Co. Real-estate shows have "gone by the wayside because now itAEs more about how to keep your home from going into foreclosure."

"The Next Food Network Star" and Travel ChannelAEs "Man v. Food," reality shows with contests and ...

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