What's Cookin' Today Hour ONE:
Meaghan Rath Tells Us About Her Role as Sally on Being Human - Mondays (9-10 p.m. ET) on Syfy!
Born and raised in Montreal, Rath’s passion for film and television developed at a very early age. Her first professional job was a small role in director Lea Pool’s 2001 Sundance Festival hit “Lost and Delirious.” Her big break came in 2003 when she was cast as Adena Stiles on the hit Canadian TV series “15/Love,” a role she played for three seasons and for which she earned a 2006 Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Youth or Children’s Program or Series. Rath went on to land a supporting role in the independent feature film “Prom Wars” opposite Alia Shawkat (“Arrested Development”), Ricky Ullman (“Rita Rocks,” “Phil of the Future”) and Rachel Lefevre (“Twilight,” “New Moon”). She has also kept busy on the television side; in addition to starring as Rigby in “The Assistants,” Rath has also landed Guest Star roles in ABC Family’s “Aaron Stone” and CBC’s “18 to Life.”Erik & Eric Chat With Willie Garson, star of USA's White Collar and Get the Behind the Scenes Scoop!
Willie Garson stars as Mozzie in USA Network’s original series WHITE COLLAR with all-new episodes from season two to premiere on Tuesday, January 18 at its new time, 10/9. The talented Garson is rarely at a loss for work, appearing in over 250 TV episodes in a wide variety of programming and over 70 feature films. His unorthodox bald and bespectacled look won over fans on “Sex and the City,” where he played Carrie’s gay best friend, Stanford Blatch. He is also well known as Henry Coffield on “NYPD Blue” and recently re-teamed with HBO and David Milch on “John from Cincinnati.” Garson will be seen next in the much-anticipated sequel to “Sex and the City” this spring.Erik Visits with Les Kincaid to find out Who's Got the Best Wines, Today!
Les Kincaid, host of the Les Kincaid Wines & Vines Show, will tell us about some problems in growing grapes worldwide and the solutions of some wineries, winemakers and grape farmers that are producing great product and then offer it at reasonable prices. Les reminds us - Wine is Food.Les always presents his listeners with stimulating, pro-vocative information and great interviews or discussions with interesting, intelligent, knowledgeable guests all within the wine industry. Whether they are vintners, winery owners, Sommeliers or Master Sommeliers they can all talk about wine with authority.
Wendie Malick Chimes in About Her Career AND How She's Helping Women Battle Dry Skin!
Vaseline Intensive Rescue, a line of highly therapeutic body lotions, is on a mission to rescue dry skin and make every day a good skin day for people nationwide. The brand is sending the Dry Skin Patrol, a team of real women who know what it’s like to have dry skin, on the road to put their skin and the lotion to the test at some of the country’s harshest winter activities for skin. Award-winning actress and star on TV Land’s Hot in Cleveland Wendie Malick will serve as the team’s leader as they take on each challenge.Wendie Malick was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1950 and attended Ohio Wesleyan University, from which she graduated in 1972. The 5-foot, 10-inch beauty was a Wilhelmina model in the 1970s, giving it up to go to work for Buffalo-area CongressmanJack Kemp. She quickly left Washington, DC, behind to act in the theater.
She appeared as Judith Tupper Stone in the early 1990s on the HBO comedy "Dream On"(1990) for which she won four CableACE Awards as Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Malick has proved a gifted comedienne with great comic timing and reached the height of her career as one of the stars of the sitcom "Just Shoot Me!" (1997). Malick was hilarious as the beautiful fashion editor Nina Van Horn, a neurotic and pretentious ex-model struggling with middle age. For her work on the series, Malick won a Golden Globe and two Emmy Award nominations as Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
On television, she has also had regular roles in the series "Trauma Center" (1983) and "Good Company" (1996) and recurring roles on "NYPD Blue" (1993), "Anything But Love" (1989), "Baywatch" (1989), "Kate & Allie" (1984), and "Frasier" (1993). She also starred in several made-for-TV movies, including Paper Dolls (1982) (TV), Dynasty: The Reunion (1991) (TV) and Perfect Body (1997) (TV). She also starred in North Shore Fish (1997) (TV) on cable TV, based on a role which she originated on stage. Malick's work has included roles in the movies The American President (1995), Scrooged (1988), and Bugsy (1991). With her distinctive voice, she is in high demand for voice-over work.
She appeared as Judith Tupper Stone in the early 1990s on the HBO comedy "Dream On"(1990) for which she won four CableACE Awards as Best Actress in a Comedy Series. Malick has proved a gifted comedienne with great comic timing and reached the height of her career as one of the stars of the sitcom "Just Shoot Me!" (1997). Malick was hilarious as the beautiful fashion editor Nina Van Horn, a neurotic and pretentious ex-model struggling with middle age. For her work on the series, Malick won a Golden Globe and two Emmy Award nominations as Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
On television, she has also had regular roles in the series "Trauma Center" (1983) and "Good Company" (1996) and recurring roles on "NYPD Blue" (1993), "Anything But Love" (1989), "Baywatch" (1989), "Kate & Allie" (1984), and "Frasier" (1993). She also starred in several made-for-TV movies, including Paper Dolls (1982) (TV), Dynasty: The Reunion (1991) (TV) and Perfect Body (1997) (TV). She also starred in North Shore Fish (1997) (TV) on cable TV, based on a role which she originated on stage. Malick's work has included roles in the movies The American President (1995), Scrooged (1988), and Bugsy (1991). With her distinctive voice, she is in high demand for voice-over work.
What's Cookin' Today Hour Two:
Leeza Gibbons Talks About Her New Gig as Host of AARP’s My Generation TV Show and Online as AARP’s Ambassador for Care
One of the most recognizable faces on television, Leeza Gibbons, is teaming up with AARP to once again connect with millions of people across the country. As the organization’s new Ambassador for Care, she will bring information and resources to the more than 44 million Americans who are caregivers, along with her own personal experiences. Additionally, Gibbons will return to TV as the new host of AARP’s 30-minute lifestyle TV show, My Generation, which airs nationally on PBS. (Show will debut nationally the week of Jan 31st - varies by location)** My Generation is AARP’s half-hour lifestyle series covering health, money, relationships, volunteering and how to get the most out of life. My Generation will kick off its second season in late January 2011 with inspirational and personal stories from great guests such as pop icon Olivia Newton John, opera superstar Denyce Graves, celebrity chef Guy Fieri, filmmaker Rob Reiner and actress Valerie Bertinelli. Throughout the season she’ll also talk with Martina Navratilova about health and fitness, Peter Greenberg about travel tips, as well as other AARP Ambassadors. AARP produces this 26-week series specifically geared for the 50+ audience in association with Maryland Public Television. A leader in communication through print, television and Web innovation, AARP has received the Trustees Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Seen on over 200 public TV stations nationwide, My Generation currently airs in 18 of the top 20 U.S. markets.
Celebrity Chef Aaron Sanchez Serves Up Tasty Tips and Recipes for Meals at Home in a “Delicioso Night In!"
Aaron Sanchez, Host of “FOOD NETWORK’S” “CHOPPED”, “BEST THING I EVER ATE”, “NEXT IRON CHEF”, AND “CHEF vs. CITY” and “THE COOKING CHANNEL’S” “HEAT SEEKERS” The host of “Food Network’s” hit shows “Chopped”, “Best Thing I Ever Ate”, “Next Iron Chef”, and “Chef vs. City” and “The Cooking Channel’s” “Heat Seekers”, celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez is the son of celebrated Mexican chef and cooking authority Zarela Martinez; and Aaron’s passion, commitment, and skills have placed him among the world’s best Latin chefs. Having begun his career with the “Food Network” as co-host of “Melting Pot” where he introduced to a national audience to his technique and creativity with contemporary interpretations of classic Latino cuisine, Aaron was nominated as the “Rising Star Chef of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation and was named to one of “People Magazine” and “People En Espanol’s” (the country’s #1 Latin Magazine) “50 Most Beautiful People”. Aarón is the owner and executive chef of Centrico restaurant and the culinary visionary behind Tacombi (Tacqueria) both in New York City. Aaron’s first restaurant, Paladar, was New York’s premiere pan-Latin restaurant for more than 10 years. David Lyons Talks About His Role as Vince Faraday on NBC's The Cape
On “The Cape,” David Lyons stars as “The Cape”/Vince Faraday, an honest cop on a corrupt police force, who finds himself framed for a series of murders and presumed dead. Forced into hiding and fueled by a desire to reunite with his family, he takes on the identity of “The Cape” – his son’s favorite comic book superhero. Lyons, a native of Australia, has built an impressive list of credits since graduating from Australia’s most prestigious drama school, National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Most recently, Lyons completed a lead role in the Australian feature film “Swerve,” as well as a high-impact cameo opposite Julia Roberts in the Columbia Pictures film “Eat, Pray, Love.” In 2009, Lyons played a lead role in NBC’s pilot “Day One” and also starred as the charismatic Dr. Simon Brenner in season 15 of the long-running NBC series “ER.” That same year, Lyons also starred as E.T. Holiday in Australia’s Nine Network action series “Sea Patrol” and as convicted murderer Gordon Wood in the Network Ten movie “A Model Daughter: The Killing of Caroline Byrne.” Other feature film credits include the 2008 crime thriller “Cactus” and Jamie Blank’s 2007 horror film “Storm Warning.”