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T2 WHATS UP! May 21 - 27, 2023 TV FEATURE BY JAY BOBBIN TV Media A fter 17 seasons of weekday food and fun, the kitchen is closing for "Rachael Ray." That's the program that goes by that name, not the title per- sonality, who is already look- ing toward new media hori- zons for herself. The last episode of her syn- dicated talk show airs Wednesday, May 24 (check lo- cal listings for times), and it's sure to celebrate many of the top moments Ray has put forth over the better part of the past two decades — both as a culinary and lifestyle au- thority and as someone whose interviewing skills have devel- oped considerably during the run of the program (which won the Daytime Emmy for outstanding talk show three times, twice in the "entertain- ment" category and once in "informative"). "I'm a good cook who learned how to talk to any- body over time," the ever-live- ly Ray says in assessing the longevity of her eponymous show, "and that's because of practice. I have always be- lieved that anybody in Ameri- ca can be successful at any- thing if they can close their eyes and see themselves try- ing it. If you're not ashamed of where you come from, you never have to be ashamed of where you might go." When "Rachael Ray" began in 2006, its bubbly host al- ready was widely known for the cooking shows she made principally for Food Network, including "30 Minute Meals," a concept the former waitress and pub manager originated while she was a buyer for an upscale food market in Up- state New York. She parlayed that job into classes she taught to customers, which drew the interest of an area television station; the segments she did there paved the way for NBC's "Today" to feature her regu- larly, then for Food Network to begin showcasing her. House Ad 5 x 5 continued on page T10 Rachael Ray, host of the syndicated daytime series "Rachael Ray" Rach's farewell Did you know those images are available for purchase? IT'S EASY! Just scan the QR code below to visit our website where you can search for the photo/s you want and order prints (many print options to choose from, including canvas). Check it out today! Did you see a photo in our newspaper or on our website that you would love a copy of? Scan QR code for photos!