The Chew — Season 1, Episode 1: First Day Launch
Talk • 60 min • 7 seasons, 1229 episodes • ★ 4.9/10
Episode synopsis
In the premier episode of the cooking show The Chew, Mario Batall creates a pizza to end all pizzas. He explains how to roll a perfect crust, design an rich, smooth sauce, and select a creative blend of fresh and exotic ingredients. Also featured are chefs like Carla Hall, Daphne Oz, Clinton Kelly, and Michael Symon.
About The Chew
The Chew is an American talk show/cooking show that airs in the United States on ABC as part of the network's weekday daytime lineup. The name and format was inspired by the talk show The View, though centering on food-related and lifestyle topics. Each episode has its own title based upon the episode's theme. The program also airs in Canada on the stations of the Citytv television system. The show is recorded at ABC Studio 40 West 66th Street, New York City. Evette Rios, Marc Summers, former Food Network personality Danny Boome and Jason Roberts serve as correspondents for taped segments. Guest co-hosts have included Emeril Lagasse, Ming Tsai, Scott Conant, Sunny Anderson and Evette Rios. A scenic designer with the show, Ivan Giovanettina, a native of Switzerland, was shot dead in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn on January 10, 2013.