Rachael Ray: Rachael's Daytime Talkshow

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Week of March 2

Chelsea Handler & a Date-Night Dinner

March 2, 2009

She's usually sassy, outspoken and unpredictable, but Chelsea Handler totally loses her cool when she finds out that President Obama is a fan! Then, Rachael and John step in to help a couple whose cooking leaves them both feeling "burned," and for dinner we're making steak on a budget!
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Face Your Fear with Val

March 3, 2009

Are you ready to face your biggest fear? Let Valerie Bertinelli help! Watch as one woman's moment of truth happens right in our studio, and see how Val faced one of her phobias head on. Then, Rachael faces one of her biggest fears when Jarod returns with four new wild animals, and for dinner, it's a feeding frenzy with an affordable steak and pasta dish!
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Eva Longoria Parker

March 4, 2009

When Gabby Reece pops by Wisteria Lane, her pal Eva Longoria Parker opens up about her first love, her long-distance marriage and the secret behind that gorgeous complexion! Then, 10 friends are given $500 each in a challenge that will either bring them together or tear them apart. And for dinner, it's all the flavors of Thanksgiving in a meal that's perfect all year long.
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Siegfried & Roy's Farewell

March 5, 2009

Five years after a near-fatal attack, 20/20's Elizabeth Vargas takes us behind the scenes of Siegfried & Roy's farewell performance in Las Vegas. Then, whether you call it a "muffin top," a "post-baby pooch," or a "spare tire," our latest "Human Lab" could have a solution for your belly! When viewers test out products, will the results be fab or flab? For dinner, it's three courses with no hassles and a huge wow factor!
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Tori Spelling on Her Mom's Tell-all

March 6, 2009

Before she heads back to America's favorite zip code, Tori Spelling stops by to talk about parenting, potty training, and her reaction to her mom's tell-all book. Plus, find out how a slow cooker can save you time and money, and enter for a chance to win one for yourself!
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Week of March 9

Mystery Taster Mondays: Classic TV Cast

March 9, 2009

We're kicking off Mystery Taster Mondays with the cast from one of TV's most beloved shows and a giveaway you'll love! Plus, get more for your money with three new double-duty tips and an ultra-affordable dinner you can enjoy for weeks.
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"Dancing with the Dogs" with Bruno

March 10, 2009

You love Dancing with the Stars ... and now Bruno Tonioli is judging our "Dancing with the Dogs!" Then, you've heard the plastic surgery rumors, but is "octomom" really trying to look like Angelina Jolie? Plus, find out what you need to know if you're considering a nip and a tuck. And for dinner, it's a figure-friendly version of chicken parm!
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The Hot Men of Watchmen & Benjamin Button Makeovers

March 11, 2009

Three of the hottest men from the country's hottest movie are coming by! Patrick Wilson, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Billy Crudup are in for one blockbuster of a surprise! Then, Tim Gunn and Gretta give two women who look half their age a 30-minute Benjamin Button makeover, and then Tim offers up the latest scoop on the Project Runway controversy.
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Recession Proof Your Life

March 12, 2009

Tough times don't have to take a toll on your marriage! Hear what Dr. Phil has to say about keeping your family strong, and how to explain money troubles to your kids. Then, Gretta shares her favorite spring fashion bargains (even under $20!), and Rachael has you covered with a meal for a steal inspired by our most downloaded recipe ever!
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Ted Danson

March 13, 2009

The legendary star gets the VIP treatment like you've never seen, and shares a sneak peek at the upcoming season of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Plus, do you wake up in the morning with puffy eyes? Imagine being on TV at 5 a.m.! Three sleep-deprived news anchors test three products aimed to combat tired eyes in our latest "Human Lab."
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Week of March 16

Mystery Taster Monday #2

March 16, 2009

Get ready for an Emmy@-winner and Oscar@-nominee as Mystery Taster Mondays continue! Then, every woman can relate but no one ever talks about it: their first period. We're not holding back, and you won't believe some of these stories! For dinner Rachael whips up five different recipes, including an Italian lover's dream!
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Brian Williams & a St. Paddy's Day Snack

March 17, 2009

Get your Irish on with a super-sized St. Paddy's Day snack! Then, we're breaking news with Nightly News anchor Brian Williams, and you'll get to know him in a whole new way when you see this backstage interview! Then, think you can't wear spring's hottest styles like harem pants, jumpsuits and one-shoulder tops? Gretta shows you how real women can pull off the hottest trends. For dinner, get ready to impress with a foolproof, fancy fake-out!
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"Stump the Rach" with Jay Mohr

March 18, 2009

Comedian Jay Mohr puts Rachael through an out-of-control round of "Stump the Rach," and then it's our hunkiest "Human Lab" yet! See what happens when three firefighters strip off their gear to put sweat-busting products to the test. And what's better than an affordable steak dinner? How about five super-affordable steak recipes!
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Money-Saving Meals

March 19, 2009

Do you think your chin is a no-win? Get the 10-second exercise that can save you from surgery! Then, what do you think about being charged $55 to make a 911 call? Or human barbells who get paid to do nothing? Tune in to see if Jeff Foxworthy thinks it's "Going Too Far?" And for dinner, Rachael debuts two new burgers and a restaurant-quality Italian dinner that'll feed the family for under $10!
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Cynthia Nixon's Sex and the City Surprise

March 20, 2009

Ladies, do you have sideburns, a mustache, or chin hair? See if our "Human Lab: Facial Hair" has a cutting-edge answer to the problem you're too embarrassed to talk about! Plus, Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon gives up some behind-the-scenes dirt and gets a special surprise from one of her sexy co-stars! And for dinner, it just might be Rachael's easiest recipe yet.
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Week of March 23

Jimmy Fallon & America's Smartest Savers

March 23, 2009

Late Night's hilarious new host Jimmy Fallon stops by for a game called "Mystery Voices" - see if he can nail six celebrity imitations to win a prize for the audience! Plus, one of the "Smartest Savers in America" is revealing her secrets for getting everything you need for less. And for dinner, one of our most popular recipes is rolled into a brand new meal.
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A Biggest Loser Makeover

March 24, 2009

What if you lost 155 pounds but still felt like the same old you? The Biggest Loser winner steps in to help one of our viewers find the right clothes for her new body and the courage to start a new life! Plus, why is Bones star David Boreanaz break-dancing on Rachael's set? And, get the furniture of your dreams without maxing out your plastic!
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Mario Lopez & Human Lab: Hair-fomercials

March 25, 2009

You asked for it, and we've got it: a brand new meal for a steal! At $2.23 per person, it's small on your budget but big on flavor! Plus, we're playing matchmaker with Mario Lopez, but is he using his Dancing with the Stars moves on Rachael? Then, our "Human Lab: Hair-fomercials" is testing solutions for bald hair, hair straighteners and origami clips. Find out if the products you see advertised on TV really work.
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On-the-Spot DMV Photo Makeovers

March 26, 2009

If your driver's license photo looks like a mug shot, you need to see this show! We're ambushing unsuspecting women at the DMV and giving them on-the-spot makeovers before they step in front of the camera! Then, British hottie Rupert Everett shares surprising travel tips, and you won't believe what happens during Rachael's Madame Tussauds prank! Plus, for dinner it's a spring dish that Rachael has waited all winter long to make.
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Joy Behar & Dollar-a-Day Dining

March 27, 2009

Is Joy Behar getting married? The View's unpredictable co-host is back in our studio and Rachael is digging for answers! Then, are you desperate to get your grocery bill under control once and for all? Get the secrets from a viewer who figured out how to dine in style for as little as a dollar a day!

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Week of March 30

Mystery Taster Monday

March 30, 2009

Why is this "Mystery Taster" all riled up? See if Rachael can get on this guest's good side with a cheesy snack! Meet a woman who can't leave the house until she piles on 40 different bracelets, earrings and necklaces, and see if Gretta can pull off an accessories intervention. And for dinner, Rachael is giving sweet pea and prosciutto pasta a whole new look!
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Grey's Anatomy's Newest Hunk

March 31, 2009

First there was McDreamy ... then there was McSteamy ... now there is McKidd! Grey's Anatomy's newest hot doc is here, but how will rookie Kevin McKidd fare in a little game of "Ray's Anatomy?" Then, can you imagine doing eight loads of laundry and four dishwasher cycles ... every day? Meet TLC's super-sized family of 12, including sextuplets and two sets of twins. Plus, you shop for it all the time, but are you really getting the best chicken your money can buy?
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