UPCOMING SCHEDULE FOR ABC’S “THE CHEW” (November 28-December 2, 2011)

MEREDITH VIEIRA (“WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE”), TY PENNINGTON
(“THE REVOLUTION”), CHEF JAMIE OLIVER (“MEALS IN MINUTES”) AND LEGENDARY
TALK SHOW HOST LARRY KING TO APPEAR ON “THE CHEW,” NOVEMBER 28 – DECEMBER 2

“The Chew” continues to be television’s holiday headquarters, showcasing everything viewers need for a delicious holiday season. Hosted by celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall, entertaining & style expert Clinton Kelly and health & wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, “The Chew” invites viewers into its kitchen weekday afternoons to dish about everything from easy entertaining to making meals on a budget, while celebrating and exploring life through food. Meredith Vieira (“Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”), Chef and author Jamie Oliver (“Meals in Minutes”), Ty Pennington (“The Revolution”) and legendary talk show host Larry King are featured NOVEMBER 28 – DECEMBER 2 on “The Chew” (weekdays; 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET; broadcast in stereo.)

For the week of November 28 – December 2 (subject to change):

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 – “IT’S BEGINNING TO COOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS”: Meredith Vieira (“Who Wants to be a Millionaire”); “Chew Crew” correspondent Evette Rios kicks off “The Chew Holiday Cookie Swap”; chef Carla Hall shares her homemade hot chocolate recipe.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 -” GO BIG OR GO HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”:Ty Pennington (“The Revolution”); “Chew Crew” correspondent chef Danny Boome brings a report on his recent visit to a Renaissance festival; chef Michael Symon shares one of his biggest holiday recipes yet.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 — “A HOLIDAY SLUMBER PARTY”: Nancy Travis (“Last Man Standing”); Daphne Oz shares her recent visit to London and demonstrates the tradition of English High Tea; “The Chew” hosts cook up holiday dishes while wearing their favorite holiday pajamas.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1 — “DE-STRESSFUL DECEMBER”: Fitness expert Sam Carter shares stress-busting food and exercise tips; “Chew Crew” correspondent Evette Rios brings viewers a report on how to de-stress while holiday shopping.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 – “SUPER SPUDS”: It’s all about the potato today, as “The Chew” celebrates spuds with recipes including chef Michael Symon’s tater tots three ways; chef Jamie Oliver (“Meals in Minutes”); legendary talk show host Larry King.

About “The Chew”: Celebrating and exploring life through food, “The Chew” is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime series co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle, and entertaining. Produced by Gordon Elliott’s Chew Productions for the ABC Television Network, “The Chew” serves up everything food — from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more — all aimed at making life better, fuller and more fun. Featuring chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health & wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, “The Chew” is a leap forward into a delicious new kind of lifestyle series.

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