Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake (1993-2004)

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Ricki Lake is a daytime tabloid talk show hosted by American actress Ricki Lake. The series debuted in syndication on September 13, 1993 and ended first-run episodes on May 21, 2004, though the series continued in reruns through the summer until August 27, 2004. The show specialized in sensationalist topics involving invited guests and incorporated questions and comments from a studio audience. But unlike most of the counterparts of the day, her primary audience was aimed at teenagers, young adults, college students, and urban viewers (who described themselves as "Generation X") rather than the 25+ audience that advertisers were catering to, plus it was less sensational and tame compared to the other programs. It was taped at the Chelsea Studios in New York City.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S12E73Season 12, Episode 73May 26, 2004
S01E01PilotSep 13, 1993
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Ricki Lake' premiere?

'Ricki Lake' premiered on September 13, 1993.

Who was the host of 'Ricki Lake'?

Ricki Lake was the host of the show.

What was the genre of 'Ricki Lake'?

'Ricki Lake' was a talk show.

How long was each episode of 'Ricki Lake'?

Each episode of 'Ricki Lake' was 60 minutes long.

What was the format of 'Ricki Lake'?

'Ricki Lake' had a panel of guests who spoke about various topics and issues.

Was 'Ricki Lake' controversial?

Yes, 'Ricki Lake' was controversial due to its often provocative and sensationalist content.

What was the target audience of 'Ricki Lake'?

'Ricki Lake' was targeted towards a younger audience.

Were there any special guests on 'Ricki Lake'?

Yes, 'Ricki Lake' had special guests, including celebrities, who appeared on the show.

Did 'Ricki Lake' have a live audience?

Yes, 'Ricki Lake' had a live studio audience.

What were some of the recurring themes on 'Ricki Lake'?

Some recurring themes on 'Ricki Lake' were controversial relationships, teenage pregnancy, and weight loss.

Did 'Ricki Lake' have any spin-off shows?

Yes, 'Ricki Lake' had a spin-off show called 'Ricki'.

How many seasons of 'Ricki Lake' were produced?

There were 11 seasons of 'Ricki Lake' produced.

Was 'Ricki Lake' syndicated?

Yes, 'Ricki Lake' was syndicated and aired on various networks.

What were some of the awards won by 'Ricki Lake'?

'Ricki Lake' won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show and Outstanding Talk Show Host.

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