Paula Abdul and Steve Schirripa visit “The Chew” Next Week!

“The Chew” airs weekdays at 12noon on WDAY/WDAZ.

MONDAY, MARCH 5 - “BACK TO BASICS” - Actor Jesse Williams (ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy”); Clinton Kelly shares one of his favorite slow cooker recipes.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 – “CHEW FOR ONE” - Chef Carla Hall shares one of her favorite slow cooker recipes; a new installment “Mario’s Simple Italian.”

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 – “SHOW AND TELL” - Television personality and author Gail Simmons (“Talking with My Mouth Full: My Life as a Professional Eater”); Dan Pashman & Mark Garrison (Sporkful.); Chef Michael Symon shares one of his favorite slow cooker recipes.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8 – “PASTA ALL THE TIME” - Actor Steve Schirripa (ABC Family’s “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”); Chef Carla Hall shares a macaroni & cheese slow cooker recipe.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 – “SPRING FORWARD” - Choreographer, television personality and Grammy Award-winning singer Paula Abdul; the co-hosts share their favorite spring cleaning tips; Daphne Oz shares one of her favorite slow cooker recipes.

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 through food. On Monday, March 5, “The Chew” kicks-off its “One Pot Wonders” series in which every day the co-hosts will share their favorite slow cooker recipes. Actors Jesse Williams (ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy”) and Steve Schirripa (ABC Family’s “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”), Grammy Award-winning singer Paula Abdul and Gail Simmons (“Talking with My Mouth Full: My Life as a Professional Eater”) are featured MARCH 5-9 (weekdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m. CST; broadcast in stereo).

For recipes, tips and to watch full episodes go to www.thechew.com

Larry The Cable Guy, Next Week on “Rachael Ray”!!!

“Rachael Ray” airs weekdays @ 9am on WDAY/WDAZ.

Monday March 5th:  “Save vs. Spend”  -  When to spend and when to save…from a little black dress to a trench coat, stylist Gretta Monahan reveals 3 fashion essentials for bargain budgets! Then – it’s dinner and a show when we challenge Smash star, Megan Hilty to “Sing for her Supper!”

Tuesday March 6th:  “Larry the Cable Guy”  -  Stylist Kyan Douglas gives 3 hard working ladies – an electrician, firefighter and construction worker – head-to-toe makeovers to boost their feminine edge! Then – how does comedian, Larry the Cable Guy “Git-R-Done” in a tutu? Plus – Rach whips up a meal you can have for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Wednesday March 7th:  “Mystery Taster”  -  Rach tries to guess one of our trickiest Mystery Tasters yet, and this one is a well-known superstar! Then – a roasted garlic French bread pizza that’s as irresistible as it is easy-to-make! Plus – Rachael’s dishing up an Italian favorite – Pasta Carbonara!

Thursday March 8th:  “Housewarming Party”  -  HGTV’s John Gidding gives one neighborhood a much needed spruce up with a triple home makeover! Then – he shares DIY tricks to revamp the front of your home for under 50 bucks! Plus – not one, but two dishes you can bring to any neighborhood potluck!

Friday March 9th:  “Time Saving Tips”  -  In honor of daylight savings time, Rach is dishing up 60-minutes of time saving tips! And we’re kicking it off in the kitchen with quick and easy prep tips! Then – 3 speedy hairstyles, including a fancy updo you can do—with a sock!

For more information on “Rachael Ray” visit www.rachaelrayshow.com

The Lazy Girls Guide to Getting Healthy! Next Week on “Dr. Oz”!

“Dr. Oz” airs weekdays @ 4pm on WDAY/WDAZ.

Monday March 5th:  “THE LAZY GIRL’S GUIDE TO GETTING HEALTHY!”  -  Does getting healthy feel like too much work? Dr. Oz has your easy way out! No workouts! No cooking! Eat what you want, lose weight and prevent cancer! Minimum effort–maximum results! Plus, the simple health tests even a lazy girl can do.

Tuesday March 6th:  “WOMEN DYING TO BE THIN!”  -  Can Dr. Oz help women on the brink of death? Go inside the world of extreme anorexics. She’s 31 and 73 pounds– her husband’s emotional plea for help. Women doing whatever it takes to get skinny. Plus, the shocking pro-anorexia websites TEACHING WOMEN TO BECOME ANOREXIC. The Dr. Oz intervention you do not want to miss!

Wednesday March 7th:  “CUT YOUR CARB CRAVING IN ONE WEEK!”  -  The revolutionary plan to LOSE WEIGHT WITH CARBS! Extreme Makeover Weight Loss Edition’s Chris Powell joins Dr. Oz to show you how to use carbs to help boost your metabolism, burn fat and win the war against your weight for good!

Thursday March 8th:  “WHAT’S YOUR CRAZIEST HEALTH CONFESSION?”  -  Dr. Oz’s audience confesses their deepest, darkest health secrets. The most embarrassing, most explosive secrets you’re keeping from your doctor! Plus, are you addicted to salt, butter or caffeine? Dr. Oz gives you simple solutions for your worst health habits.

Friday March 9th:  “CAN TAKING ‘THE PILL’ AFTER 40 REDUCE YOUR CANCER RISK?”  -  Controversial new information you need to hear! Do the benefits outweigh the risks? What Dr. Oz wants you to know before you decide!

For more information about “Dr. Oz” visit www.doctoroz.com