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foodnetworkaddict.com · 04-14-2008, 04:40 PM

If Rachael can do it, Paula Deen can.

That's what Telepictures, the Warner Brothers production company which produces such shows as Ellen DeGeneres' Ellen, is hoping for after reportedly signing a deal with the Queen of Butter herself.

It's a fight to the death and nobody knows who will come out on top!

“When you look at the most recent successful entry into the talk show ranks in Rachael Ray, it makes sense to turn to someone with the appeal of Paula Deen for a show of her own,” Bill Carroll, senior VP and director of programming at Katz Media, was quoted as saying in the TV Week article.

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Hmmm... not sure what to think about this. While I truly like Paula, I think Rachael Ray still has broader appeal. Sure, she's on the cover of every cracker box, has a million endorsements, and everyone has an opinion of her. Even if you claim to despise her, Rachael's brand of "quick and easy" seems to go more hand-in-hand with what the daytime audience is looking for. You've probably taken a look at some of her chicken recipes when you were desperate. Admit it.

I could be wrong, though. Having seen Paula Deen in person, I know she's a very entertaining lady. A daytime show might give her a great opportunity to play that up, just like Ellen has done very successfully. While known for her upbeat personality, Rachael isn't really considered a "performer"-- a role Paula fits much better.

TV ratings are so tricky. When 2.6 million of the approx. 300 million American homes tuning into a show is considered a huge hit, you just don't know what to expect.

Food Network, for instance, is now seen in over 90 million homes, yet it averages less than a million (about 775,000) viewers for its Saturday and Sunday "In the Kitchen" lineup. What are the other 89 million people watching?!?

So what do you think? Will people squeeze in an hour to watch The Paula Deen Show in-between their viewings of Rachael Ray, Ellen, Oprah, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Marie Osmond, Megan Mullally, Tony Danza, Ricki Lake, Jane Pauley, Tempestt, Jim J. & Tammy Faye, Jenny Jones, Maury, Sally Jessy Raphael, The Roseanne Show, Sharon Osbourne, and Geraldo?

(Some of those may or may not still be on the air. I can't really keep up.)

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foodnetworkaddict.com Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 419 Rep Power: 2	Paula to host Daytime TV show? If Rachael can do it, Paula Deen can. That's what Telepictures, the Warner Brothers production company which produces such shows as Ellen DeGeneres' Ellen, is hoping for after reportedly signing a deal with the Queen of Butter herself. It's a fight to the death and nobody knows who will come out on top! “When you look at the most recent successful entry into the talk show ranks in Rachael Ray, it makes sense to turn to someone with the appeal of Paula Deen for a show of her own,” Bill Carroll, senior VP and director of programming at Katz Media, was quoted as saying in the TV Week article. ************************************************ *** Hmmm... not sure what to think about this. While I truly like Paula, I think Rachael Ray still has broader appeal. Sure, she's on the cover of every cracker box, has a million endorsements, and everyone has an opinion of her. Even if you claim to despise her, Rachael's brand of "quick and easy" seems to go more hand-in-hand with what the daytime audience is looking for. You've probably taken a look at some of her chicken recipes when you were desperate. Admit it. I could be wrong, though. Having seen Paula Deen in person, I know she's a very entertaining lady. A daytime show might give her a great opportunity to play that up, just like Ellen has done very successfully. While known for her upbeat personality, Rachael isn't really considered a "performer"-- a role Paula fits much better. TV ratings are so tricky. When 2.6 million of the approx. 300 million American homes tuning into a show is considered a *huge hit, you just don't know what to expect. Food Network, for instance, is now seen in over 90 million homes, yet it averages less than a million (about 775,000) viewers for its Saturday and Sunday "In the Kitchen" lineup. What are the other 89 million people watching?!? So what do you think? Will people squeeze in an hour to watch The Paula Deen Show* in-between their viewings of Rachael Ray, Ellen, Oprah, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Marie Osmond, Megan Mullally, Tony Danza, Ricki Lake, Jane Pauley, Tempestt, Jim J. & Tammy Faye, Jenny Jones, Maury, Sally Jessy Raphael, The Roseanne Show, Sharon Osbourne, and Geraldo? (Some of those may or may not still be on the air. I can't really keep up.) More...