Rachael at AOL’s TV Tattler!
With the start of the new season this week, it’s no wonder that Rachael Ray has been making the interview rounds, and AOL is no different! They’ve got an exclusive interview up at the TV Tattler, where Rachael answers a few questions about the Show, and work in general.
You are doing recipes on your show, in your magazine and in your books. Do you ever get writer’s, or recipe, block?
Sure, but it is easier for me than it is for a “chef” chef. I’m allowed to do burgers and pastas. People look to me for what’s for dinner, not how to impress a dinner party of 12. It’s not like I’m doing Michelin’s two- or three-star food and it has to be something that the world has never seen before. It is about making dinner fun.Are you ever worried about repeating yourself?
I’m sure I have, but there’s always a variation on a theme. I try and make the food fun and it is always well-received. Whatever [product] they end up with, I’m sure there’s something in there that pleases somebody, at least some of the time.A recent article said your show has the highest demand for tickets out of any talk show.
We have over 100,000 people on the wait list. It’s pretty crazy.Is that overwhelming?
I think it is fun. People see the amount of fun we’re having. It is very inclusive. Our show highlights our viewers, they are a lot of our content. We are the only show that has a lazy susan. People want to come in because its kind of an Epcot center feel to it. They spin! And they get a snack. I’ve never been weirded out by the popularity of the show or when people stop me. People see me and say, “Hey, Rach.” I have to stop and think, “Are they a fan or do they live in my building.” No one ever freaks out over me.
Head on over there and read the rest of the interview! And I guess that 100k waiting list certainly explains why some folks are having problems getting tickets, hm? (grin)
PS - how great does she look in that picture?!
September 15th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
Hey Lessa,
Did you see this?
http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/09/13/if-you-can-cook-rachael-ray-is-looking-for-you/