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EMMY-NOMINATED 'RACHAEL RAY' LINES-UP V.I.P. GUESTS FOR MAY SWEEPS

President Bill Clinton Makes Rare Daytime Appearance and
Lends Helping Hand in the Kitchen

RACHAEL HELPS THE PROM GO ON FOR ENTERPRISE, ALABAMA STUDENTS AFTER KILLER TORNADO DESTROYS SCHOOL

New York, NY, April 25, 2007 - It's May the Rachael Ray way when a slew of  V.I.P. guests join the fun on her hit syndicated show Rachael Ray, including a special appearance by President Bill Clinton.  Plus, Rachael takes her entire show and content buddies on location for the first time to throw a prom for Enterprise, Alabama seniors whose high school was destroyed in a deadly tornado that took the lives of eight students.

Starting April 26th, Rachael opens her home to President Bill Clinton (4/26), Michael J. Fox (4/27), Judge Judy (5/1), Grey's Anatomy's Justin Chambers (5/3), Robin McGraw (5/7), Mandy Moore (5/8), Patricia Arquette (5/9), Craig Ferguson (5/10), Paula Deen (5/11), American Idol's Sanjaya (5/14), Ty Pennington (5/15), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (5/18), Tim Gunn (5/18), Chris Meloni (5/22) and two award-winning Mystery Tasters (5/4 & 5/14), to name a few.

Rachael kicks off Sweeps with former President Bill Clinton who visits the show to announce a partnership between the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and Rachael's new charitable organization, The Yum-o! Organization -- aimed at improving how American kids eat.  The former President is talking about how he's helping to fight childhood obesity in Rachael's kitchen while helping her prepare simple supper solutions for families on a budget who can't find time to cook.

On April 30th, Rachael Ray documents her trip to Enterprise, Alabama where she hosted a prom for students who lost their high school after a deadly tornado swept through their town.   As a tribute to the bravery of the students and in memory of those lost, Rachael gives Enterprise High School's Class of 2007 a night they'll never forget.  From the decorations and dresses to limos and tuxes, Rachael covers all the arrangements including a delicious menu she designed.  Plus, musical guest Mandy Moore performs.

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RACHAEL RAY is produced by CBS Television Distribution in association with Harpo Productions, Scripps Networks and Watch Entertainment, and distributed by CBS Television Distribution.  Janet Annino is executive producer. CBS Television Distribution is a unit of CBS Corp.  http://www.rachaelray.com/

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