The Ricki Lake Show
Ricki Lake's Comeback Talk Show Gets The AXE!
By Jillian Bowe on February 04, 2013
Say goodbye to The Ricki Lake Show — again. Twentieth Television announced the talk show will not receive a second season pick up for 2013-2014. Stephen Brown, executive vice-president of programming, said in a released statement:
We would like to thank Ricki Lake as well as executive producer Gail Steinberg and the entire staff for their work this season. While we are proud of the topics the program tackled including childhood obesity, life-after the military, divorce, and addiction we were simply not able to breakthrough the crowded talk show marketplace. READ MORE
Showrunner From 90's Rick Lake Talk Show Takes Over at New Chatfest
By Luke Kerr on September 28, 2012
The Ricki Lake Show may still be brand new, but drastic changes are already being made behind the scenes. According to Deadline, executive producer Lisa Kridos is leaving the program. Kridos will reportedly go to work at distributor Twentieth Television as a programming and development producer. Gail Steinberg—showrunner for the original Ricki Lake— has taken over.
“Gail will usher in a fresh perspective bringing in an added relevancy, fun and energy to each episode, while showcasing compelling viewpoints to the female focused topics that remain at the core of the new Ricki Lake Show,” Twentieth EVP Programming and Development Stephen Brown said.
First Impressions: What Did You Think of The Premiere of The Ricki Lake Show?
By Luke Kerr on September 10, 2012Ricki Lake returns to daytime today with the premiere of her new talk show, The Ricki Lake Show. Daytime Confidential wants to know your First Impressions. In the premiere, Lake dives into America’s battle with weight, and shares how it has impacted her life.
Check your local listings to find out when to watch. Visit TheRickiLakeShow.com for more on upcoming episodes. Watch a clip from the premiere below, then weigh in—no pun intended—on The Ricki Lake Show premiere in the comments! READ MORE
Ricki Lake Let Her Kids Help Create New Talk Show Theme Song
By Jamey Giddens on August 31, 2012
The family that does syndicated daytime television together, stays together! Ricki Lake enlisted the help of two very special composers in coming up with the theme song for her new daytime talk show The Ricki Lake Show, premiering Sept. 10. Watch the clip below of Lake's sons Milo and Owen assisting composer Lance Horne in creating her talker's theme. READ MORE
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What Can Viewers Expect From This Fall’s New Daytime Talk Shows?
By Luke Kerr on August 29, 2012
With a slew of new talk shows ready to launch this fall The Hollywood Reporter has published A Guide to Daytime’s New (But Familiar) Faces outlining what viewers can expect from the different offerings. So what can fans expect from Katie Couric’s Katie?
What viewers can expect: The timely and topical show will blend information, stories of the day and entertainment, including interviews with newsmakers, celebrities and everyday people with unique stories. Topics will range from parenting to pop culture, aging to activism and sex to celebrity, with segments focusing on the worlds of family, fashion, entertainment and technology. Recurring pieces will include "Women Who Should Be Famous" and bucket list-themed "You Only Live Once." READ MORE
Watch The First Promo For Ricki Lake's New Daytime Talk Show!
By Luke Kerr on July 18, 2012
The first promo for Ricki Lake's new talk show has been released. In it, the daytime talk returnee teases the topics viewers can expect to see explored and shares her desire to reconnect with her audience.
Maybe I’m just missing The Oprah Winfrey Show, but there is something exciting and comforting about Lake returning to daytime. I can’t wait to see her new show and I hope it doesn’t disappoint. Watch The Ricki Lake Show’s promo after the jump!
