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Rachael Ray Finally Had Vocal Chord Surgery

Jeanne — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:35:27 +0000

After postponing it to try a new alternative therapy, talk show host, Rachael Ray, has had surgery on her vocal chords.

Her rep told People: "After several months of vocal therapy and on the advice of her doctors, Rachael decided to have a benign cyst removed from her vocal cord. According to Rachael’s doctors the minor, non-invasive procedure was a success and she is already resting at home… the hardest part for Rachael is going to be giving her voice a rest for the next week or so.”

I can’t imagine Rachael Ray without her mouth running non-stop. She must be in agony right now. I wonder if it will change the sound of her voice. I’ve noticed in the past year that it’s gotten more raspy and rough sounding so I am curious to see if that changes.

I’m guessing she has to use a pad and pen to communicate with her husband John. It’s a good thing that cooking and eating delicious food doesn’t require the ability to speak.

I’m glad she’s had the surgery, though, so that she can just put this issue behind her. Have a speedy recover, Rachael!

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Rachael Ray Talks of Choice to Remain Childless

Jeanne — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:52:37 +0000

Rachael Ray is many things – an author, a successful chef, talk show host, cookware creator and wife – but she’s never become a mother. Of course, in our society, when we hear about a woman who chooses not to have children, we wonder why she would make that kind of decision (we also wonder if she and/or her partner is infertile).

In an interview on Nightline, she addressed the touchy subject: “I think that I’m 40 years old, and I have an enormous amount of hours that have to be dedicated to work. For me personally, I would need more time to feel like I’d be a good mom to my own child. I feel like a borderline good mom to my dog. So I can’t imagine if it was a human baby….I feel like it would be unfair, not only to the child but to the people I work with.”

When asked if she felt like she might be missing something Rachael said: “I don’t feel like I am. I really don’t.”

She’s not alone. I know a lot of people in my own life who have chosen to never have children and they seem happy with their decision. Also, fellow talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, has also opted to never raise any children of her own.

What do you think? Are childless couples missing out in life?

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Rachael Ray Show Renewed Through 2012

Jeanne — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:08:37 +0000

After improving 29% since last May, the Rachael Ray Show has been renewed through the 2011-2012 season which is a big deal in this economy. So many shows are dealing with cutbacks and cancellations so the young chef should be more than happy with this news.

I read in the Broadcasting and Cable article that many recognize what a valuable asset Rachael can be. Not only is her show great but she makes a real effort to work with local stations and, of course, she cultivates advertising partnerships by “integrating them seamlessly into the show.” It helps create revenue which makes everyone happy! I really agree with that state

Staples, which did home makeovers for guests; Sears’ Kenmore Elite appliances, which sponsored “Rach to the Rescue” segments; and Uncle Ben’s Rice, which sponsored “Hey, Can You Cook?” segments, some of which featured contestants using the company’s products. The Egg Board, Walmart and Sara Lee also have done integrations on the show.

Rachael Ray is especially appealing to viewers in this challenged economy because “she’s centered in value,” Wood says, with the show featuring many segments on how to cook, decorate or dress for less. “Value has always been important to us since day one. That’s been a part of the show we’ve never strayed from.”

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Daytime Talk Shows – March 13, 2009

Jeanne — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:56:00 +0000

Dr. Phil invites the Kardashian family to the show. Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson and Elle Fanning hit up the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Then, Regis and Kelly invite Larry the Cable Guy and singer Kelly Clarkson to the stage.

Bonnie Hunt – Bryan Cranston, AnnaSophia Robb & Alexander Ludwig. Plus, god expert Dina Zaphiris
Dr. Phil – Our One Big Issue with the Kardashians
Ellen – Dwayne Johnson and Elle Fanning
Martha – TBA
Oprah – TBA
Rachael Ray - A "Sex and the City" Surprise
Regis and Kelly – Larry the Cable Guy, Kelly Clarkson and and Beautiful Baby Week 2009
The View - Sally Field, Calista Flockhart, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt
Tyra - Toddlers and Tiaras

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Daytime Talk Shows – March 12, 2009

Jeanne — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:33:00 +0000

Tyra Banks talks about teen dating that goes wrong and Rachael Ray gives us advice on how to succeed in this recession. T.I. checks out The Bonnie Hunt Show studio and Felicity Huffman chats with Ellen.

Bonnie Hunt – Jeffrey Dean Morgan, T.I. and “The Amazing Race”
Dr. Phil – Out of the Cult Follow-Up
Ellen – Felicity Huffman, Shawn Johnson & Mark Ballas and Rascal Flatts
Martha – TBA
Oprah – TBA
Rachael Ray - Recession Proof Your Life
Regis and Kelly – Paul Rudd, and Beautiful Baby Week 2009 and the Pussycat Dolls
The View - James Denton, Kyle MacLachlan, Doug Savant, Maurice Benard and Keysha Cole
Tyra - Deadly Teen Dating

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Daytime Talk Shows – March 11, 2009

Jeanne — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:45:00 +0000

Cat Cora, Curtis Stone and Tyler Florence stop by to see Oprah while Carol Burnett and Taylor Hicks talk to Ellen. Patrick Dempsey stops by The View and David Boreanaz chats it up with Regis and Kelly.

Bonnie Hunt – Garry Marshall, Nathan Fillion and Rocco Deluca.
Dr. Phil – TBA
Ellen – Carol Burnett and Taylor Hicks
Martha – The Lilly Pulitzer Show
Oprah – Cat Cora, Curtis Stone and Tyler Florence
Rachael Ray – The "Watchmen" Hunks & "Benjamin Button" Makeovers
Regis and Kelly – David Boreanaz, Beautiful Baby Week 2009 and Corbin Bleu
The View - Patrick Dempsey and Robert Iger
Tyra - Dr. Drew: “Sex…with Mom and Dad”

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Daytime Talk Shows – March 10, 2009

Jeanne — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Ladies we all know you can relate to this! Tyra Banks welcomes girls who have crushes on gay men. Then, Sean “Diddy” Combs chats up Ellen and Emeril Lagasse hits the kitchen with Martha. Also, Regis and Kelly invite Marcia Cross and Whitney Port to the show.

Bonnie Hunt – Sherri Shepherd, James Blake and kid inventors
Dr. Phil – TBA
Ellen – Sean “Diddy” Combs, kid inventors and Carla Gugino
Martha – Emeril Lagasse and Richard Belzer
Oprah – Medical Mistakes: Dr. Oz Talks to Actor Dennis Quaid
Rachael Ray – "Dancing with the Dogs" with Bruno
Regis and Kelly – Marcia Cross, Whitney Port and and Beautiful Baby Week 2009
The View - Jay Leno, Lady Gaga, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Len Goodman
Tyra - Straight Girl, Gay Crush

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Daytime Talk Shows – March 9, 2009

Jeanne — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:20:11 +0000

The Bachelor’s controversial couple Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney make an appearance on The Bonnie Hunt Show. Then, check out Paris Hilton as she stops by to see Ellen, while teen star Miley Cyrus and Jimmy Kimmel chat it up on The View.

Bonnie Hunt – Shemar Moore, Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney
Dr. Phil – Gold-Digging Secrets Revealed
Ellen – Paris Hilton
Martha – Rashida Jones
Oprah – Ruby, Little People Just Married: The New Stars of Reality TV
Rachael Ray - Mystery Taster Mondays: Classic TV Cast
Regis and Kelly – Dwayne Johnson and Beautiful Baby Week 2009
The View - Miley Cyrus and Jimmy Kimmel
Tyra - One More Date with My Ex

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Daytime Talk Shows – February 20, 2009

Jeanne — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:53:00 +0000

Oprah and Rachael Ray celebrate the Oscars! Meanwhile, Ellen welcomes Bar Rafaeli and George Lopez to the stage and Selma Blair visits Regis and Kelly.

Bonnie Hunt – Denis Leary and Aisha Tyler
Dr. Phil – Tyler Perry: Dysfunctional Families
Ellen – Bar Rafaeli and George Lopez
Martha – TBA
Oprah – Countdown to the Oscars
Rachael Ray – Rachael’s Oscar® Party
Regis and Kelly – Selma Blair and Dating with the Stars Week
The View - Tyler Perry and Keshia Knight Pulliam
Tyra - Slumdog Millionaire/Make-A-Wish Kids

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Daytime Talk Shows – February 19, 2009

Jeanne — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:48:00 +0000

Brendan Fraser visits Bonnie Hunt while Nick Carter and Jeff Probst stops by the Ellen studios. Tyra discusses girl fight and Dr. Phil hosts a show about couples going through debt issues.

Bonnie Hunt – Brendan Fraser
Dr. Phil – Marriage Crisis: Drowning in Debt
Ellen – Nick Carter and Jeff Probst
Martha – TBA
Oprah – Peter Walsh
Rachael Ray – Amazing Animal Tricks
Regis and Kelly – Kevin Bacon, New Kids on the Block and Dating with the Stars Week
The View - Laurence Fishburne and "Bank on ‘The View’" with makeup for under $10.00 from Barbara Walters’ personal makeup artist.
Tyra - Girl Fights

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