The Chew (2011)
The Chew is an American talk show/cooking show that airs in the United States on ABC as part of the network's weekday daytime lineup. The name and format was inspired by the talk show The View, though centering on food-related and lifestyle topics. Each episode has its own title based upon the episode's theme. The program also airs in Canada on the stations of the Citytv television system. The show is recorded at ABC Studio 40 West 66th Street, New York City. It premiered on September 26, 2011 and replaced the soap opera All My Children. It is hosted by Iron Chef America's Mario Batali and Michael Symon, Top Chef's Carla Hall, What Not to Wear's Clinton Kelly, and Dr. Mehmet Oz's daughter, author and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz. Evette Rios, Marc Summers, former Food Network personality Danny Boome and Jason Roberts serve as correspondents for taped segments. Guest co-hosts have included Emeril Lagasse, Ming Tsai, Scott Conant, Sunny Anderson and Evette Rios. A scenic designer with the show, Ivan Giovanettina, a native of Switzerland, was shot dead in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn on January 10, 2013.
Seasons & Episode
The co-hosts give away a trip to EPCOT to see "The Chew"; the co-hosts reveal how they spent their summers and test out one of the season's hottest food trends. The WNBA Liberty dance troupe, The Timeless Torches, comprised of men and women over 40, busts a move with co-host Carla Hall!
Harry Connick Jr. ("Harry") visits the kitchen and whips up delicious fun; Mario Batali and lifestyle expert Carter Oosterhouse teamed up in Michigan this summer to swap skills on vacation.
Sutton Foster ("Younger") joins Clinton Kelly to create a tempting dish and indulge in some Broadway-style fun; Michael Symon hits the waves in the Hamptons for a hilarious surfing lesson.
Funny man Jim Gaffigan ("Noble Ape Tour") makes his "Chew" debut with Mario Batali; Clinton Kelly and Michael Symon learn Beekeeping 101 and make a honey-based item. Carla Hall makes an American favorite inspired by her summer road trip.