Assembled for television by Oprah Winfrey's production company, the daily, hour-long talkfest Rachael Ray starred the former host of several Food Network programs, the author of several best-selling cookbooks, and the maven of many a popular franchised cooking product. At first glance, Rachael Ray may have seemed to be yet another Martha Stewart clone, but a closer examination revealed that Ray preferred to have a looser and more spontaneous format on her series than was seen on Martha's; also, though she certainly dispensed some cooking and housekeeping tips here and there, she did not confine herself to these domestic pursuit. The set of Rachael Ray was designed by the hostess herself as a "home away from home", complete with stove and plush chairs. Most of the guests on the series were specialized experts whom Ray had met and befriended during her previous TV life on the Food Network. Rachael Ray was first syndicated the week of September 18, 2006 by King World Productions. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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