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JamesG · 04-14-2011, 07:23 PM

Get to Know Soap-Killers "The Chew" and "The Revolution"
by Chris Harnick
posted Apr 14th 2011

When "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" bid adieu, they'll be replaced with two lifestyle programs, "The Chew" and "The Revolution".

"The Chew" comes from veteran Food Network producer Gordon Elliot ("Paula Deen's Home Cooking", "Down Home With the Neelys") and will focus on every aspect of food.

The one-hour series about the big world of food will be hosted by Mario Batali, "What Not to Wear" stylist Clinton Kelly, "Top Chef" veteran Carla Hall, "Iron Chef America" star Michael Symon and nutrition expert Daphne Oz.

Look for the panelists to discuss things ranging from food trucks to pesticides. "The Chew" will replace "All My Children" starting in September.

In January, ABC will launch "The Revolution", a show about health and lifestyle changes. It hails from the producers of "The Biggest Loser" and "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition".

Tim Gunn headlines the "dream team" of "American Idol" contestant Kimberly Locke and fitness trainer Harley Pasternak. The three will be joined by a rotating cast of contributors to help transform all aspects of people's lives.

Over the five weekday broadcasts, the series will feature one woman's five-month weight loss path. ABC calls the show a "one-stop shop for better living."

Based the on the description, it's hard to get a grasp on just how this show will pan out.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/04/14/th...n-abc-daytime/

Zoneboy · 04-14-2011, 08:06 PM

I guess TV Squad doesn't have anything better to report about.

catlover79 · 04-14-2011, 08:15 PM

Brian Frons, President of ABC Daytime: The REAL Soap Killer!!

HuntingtonM15 · 04-14-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Brian Frons, President of ABC Daytime: The REAL Soap Killer!!

Yep. These crappy shows would have found their way onto TV somehow, anyway. He's just giving them a quick, easy way to do it.

catlover79 · 04-14-2011, 08:39 PM

Someone on the Soap Opera Network message boards called the new show The Screw!

Mr. Television · 04-14-2011, 08:57 PM

Wow, just what I always wanted to watch. A woman's 5 month weight loss path.

catlover79 · 04-14-2011, 08:59 PM

And the networks wonder why ratings are at an all-time low?? I say just give those afternoon hours back to the affiliates...they could air test patterns and it would still be more interesting than this reality crap!!!!!

JamesG · 04-14-2011, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Someone on the Soap Opera Network message boards called the new show The Screw!

Ron Jeremy's starring in it.

catlover79 · 04-14-2011, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

Ron Jeremy's starring in it.

Yes, he is!!

James28 · 04-15-2011, 07:41 AM

Those two new shows are going to have ratings so low they'll want to cancel them after a short period and Abc is gonna be wanting to rescind the hours to its affiliates.

Goldilocks · 04-15-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuck In The '70's

Wow, just what I always wanted to watch. A woman's 5 month weight loss path.

I'm sorry, but I'm sick of all these freakin ' weight loss programs!

Are there really THAT many overweight people in this country, that every other damn show has to be about losing weight?!!

catlover79 · 04-15-2011, 08:49 PM

Brian Frons is the biggest villain in America since Congress!!

Jude The Obscure · 04-16-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

And the networks wonder why ratings are at an all-time low?? I say just give those afternoon hours back to the affiliates...they could air test patterns and it would still be more interesting than this reality crap!!!!!

All they would air are more talk shows, more court shows or just even informercials. no wonder I'm glad I have such a big DVD library!

And FWIW, I predict The Revolution to be quickly canceled.

Mr. Television · 04-16-2011, 01:18 PM

I've been reading the posts of some of the soap fans around the web and their seems to be a lot more anger then when CBS canceled their soaps. ABC might regret this more then they know.

catlover79 · 04-16-2011, 02:58 PM

You're not kidding. I like to read (lurk) on the message boards at Soap Opera Network. Check out the venom on THIS thread!

http://boards.soapoperanetwork.com/t...oltl-canceled/

04-14-2011, 07:23 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,153	Meet the SOAP Killers Everyone: "The Chew" and "The Revolution" *Get to Know Soap-Killers "The Chew" and "The Revolution"* by Chris Harnick posted Apr 14th 2011 When "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" bid adieu, they'll be replaced with two lifestyle programs, "The Chew" and "The Revolution". "The Chew" comes from veteran Food Network producer Gordon Elliot ("Paula Deen's Home Cooking", "Down Home With the Neelys") and will focus on every aspect of food. The one-hour series about the big world of food will be hosted by Mario Batali, "What Not to Wear" stylist Clinton Kelly, "Top Chef" veteran Carla Hall, "Iron Chef America" star Michael Symon and nutrition expert Daphne Oz. Look for the panelists to discuss things ranging from food trucks to pesticides. "The Chew" will replace "All My Children" starting in September. In January, ABC will launch "The Revolution", a show about health and lifestyle changes. It hails from the producers of "The Biggest Loser" and "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition". Tim Gunn headlines the "dream team" of "American Idol" contestant Kimberly Locke and fitness trainer Harley Pasternak. The three will be joined by a rotating cast of contributors to help transform all aspects of people's lives. Over the five weekday broadcasts, the series will feature one woman's five-month weight loss path. ABC calls the show a "one-stop shop for better living." Based the on the description, it's hard to get a grasp on just how this show will pan out. http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/04/14/th...n-abc-daytime/ Attached Images

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04-15-2011, 07:41 AM	#10
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04-14-2011, 08:39 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Someone on the Soap Opera Network message boards called the new show The Screw!

04-14-2011, 08:59 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	And the networks wonder why ratings are at an all-time low?? I say just give those afternoon hours back to the affiliates...they could air test patterns and it would still be more interesting than this reality crap!!!!!

04-15-2011, 08:49 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Brian Frons is the biggest villain in America since Congress!!

04-16-2011, 01:18 PM	#14
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I've been reading the posts of some of the soap fans around the web and their seems to be a lot more anger then when CBS canceled their soaps. ABC might regret this more then they know.

04-16-2011, 02:58 PM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	You're not kidding. I like to read (lurk) on the message boards at Soap Opera Network. Check out the venom on THIS thread! http://boards.soapoperanetwork.com/t...oltl-canceled/