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Parent Company of Food Network to Launch New Cooking Channel

Scripps, the parent company of the Food Network, has announced that it will launch a new Cooking Channel in 2010.  With primetime Food Network shows sliding into the “entertainment” category, they realize that their offerings are not for serious cooks anymore (remember the original MTV - it was actually about music videos?).  They will be [...]


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Parent Company of Food Network to Launch New Cooking Channel

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Scripps, the parent company of the Food Network, has announced that it will launch a new Cooking Channel in 2010.  With primetime Food Network shows sliding into the “entertainment” category, they realize that their offerings are not for serious cooks anymore (remember the original MTV - it was actually about music videos?).  They will be renaming the Fine Living Network into the Cooking Channel and it will focus on actual cooking!   They are currently on the lookout for a programming director - may I suggest Ruth Reichl?



Posted October 9th, 2009 in In the News, MAIN | Permalink | 3 Comments |  Subscribe

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  1. SpinachTiger on Saturday, October 10th, 2009 at 8:13 am:

    Oh my, isn’t it about time. REAL cooking? Without a CLOCK? Or a humiliating throwdown. The only person I truly enjoy with gusto is Alton Brown because I learn something on every show. Ruth Reichl..perfect choice.

  2. Alexandra Lopez on Monday, October 12th, 2009 at 2:27 pm:

    Excited to hear about this!! Any news on casting for show hosts?? Would love some info if it is available…

  3. Laura on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 at 10:18 am:

    I agree with SpinachTiger, Alton Brown is the BEST and Ruth Reichl is perfect, especially since Gourmet magazine is no more…. Bring on Maryann Esposito also!

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