New Rachael Ray Television Show - News

Generally, I like to encapsulate a news item, maybe provide a quick quotation and then refer you to the full item in its original glory. But, with this PRNewswire piece on the forthcoming new Rachael Ray television talk show, I figured I would just lay out a big ol' chunk of it.

Why the departure from form? Well, I have noticed a lot of people are stopping by with some pretty vague searches about the new talk show starring our favorite, Rachael Ray. In an effort to provide the kind of information visitors really want (and in a hurry--I am always inspired by Rachael Ray's efficiency, you know), I figured I would just go with the long quotation.

So:

""People know me for my love of food, but I have so much more I want to share," said Rachael Ray. "Our show’s going to be all about taking a bigger bite out of life. I want people to see themselves in this show, because life is full of messes and successes, and getting there is half the fun."

Dubbed by Newsweek as "the most down-to-earth TV star on the planet," and by Entertainment Weekly as "the next domestic goddess," Rachael Ray is already a familiar face to millions of TV viewers as host of the Scripps-owned Food Network’s popular series, 30-Minute Meals, $40 a Day, Inside Dish and Tasty Travels. She’s also the best-selling author of ten cookbooks, with another due out in November, and her new, monthly magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray, debuts next month.

"Rachael Ray is a terrific talent, whose positive energy, infectious smile and dynamic personality jump right off the television screen," remarked King World Productions CEO Roger King. "She’s already made a mark for herself with a legion of fans, and her star is going to keep rising for many years to come. And, what a thrill it is to partner with Oprah on producing daytime’s next big hit. I can’t wait to start selling this exciting, new, quality show."

"From the moment I had Rachael on my show earlier this year, I knew she had ’it,’" said Oprah Winfrey. "She has that connection with her audience that most people only achieve one-on-one."

"We’re excited about working with Rachael and King World to launch what we believe will be another syndication success," added Tim Bennett, President of Harpo Productions.

"You know the real deal when you see it, and that’s exactly what Rachael Ray is," declared Terry Wood, President, Creative Affairs & Development for King World Productions and Paramount Domestic Television. "We already know Rachael can make life easier in the kitchen, and now she’ll do it for people in all other aspects of their lives. Rachael has a huge connection with the audience, and her comfortable, relatable style makes her perfect for daytime television."

The new series, to be based in New York City, will be produced by King World Productions in association with Harpo Productions and Scripps Networks, Inc. and distributed by King World. Ray will continue to appear on the Food Network."

Now, let it be known that there is a lot more in the original article (or news release, if you prefer). Good reading for all Rachael Ray fans!

You can read it here.

Word of warning, I have experienced a little Danish pop-up on that page. No biggy, but worth a mention.