Scoop: THE CHEW - Week of 12/31 on ABC

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Scoop: THE CHEW - Week of 12/31 on ABC "THE CHEW" KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH BEST-LOVED EPISODES

Monday, December 31 -- Friday, January 4, "The Chew" Hosts Stars of "General Hospital"
As they go "Behind the Soap Screen," and Rosie Perez and Jewel Are Featured Guests

"The Chew" revisits some of its best-loved episodes the week of DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 4 (weekdays 1:00 p.m., ET; broadcast in stereo.) Rosie Perez appears as a featured guest, stars of "General Hospital" take Chew viewers "Behind the Soap Screen," singer/songwriter Jewel talks about her new book, That's What I'd Do, our beloved "Iron Grandmas" battle to the finish with their greatest homemade dishes, and correspondent Evette Rios visits the Bronx's own Little Italy on Arthur Avenue.

For the week of December 31-January 4 (subject to change):

MONDAY, DEC. 31 - Rosie Perez ("Won't Back Down"); "Behind the Soap Screen" with a star of ABC's "General Hospital." (OAD 9/24/12)

TUESDAY, JAN. 1 - PRE-EMPTED

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2 - Quick and easy breakfast recipes; "Behind the Soap Screen" with a star of ABC's "General Hospital." (OAD: 9/26/12)

THURSDAY, JAN. 3 - A "Battle of the Iron Grandmas" cook-off; "Behind the Soap Screen" with a star of ABC's "General Hospital." (OAD: 9/27/12)

FRIDAY, JAN. 4 - Jewel, author, That's What I'd Do; Italian-inspired meals; correspondent Evette Rios visits NYC's famed Arthur Avenue. (OAD: 10/8/12)

About "The Chew": Celebrating life through food, "The Chew" is an innovative and groundbreaking daytime series co-hosted by a dynamic group of engaging, fun, relatable experts in food, lifestyle and entertaining. Produced by GorDon Elliott's Chew Productions for the ABC Television Network, "The Chew" serves up everything food -- from cooking and home entertaining to food trends, restaurants, holidays and more -- all aimed at making life better, fuller and more fun. Featuring celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall, entertaining expert Clinton Kelly and health & wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, "The Chew" is a leap forward into a delicious new kind of lifestyle series.

Follow "The Chew" (@thechew) and hosts Mario Batali (@mariobatali); Michael Symon (@chefsymon); Clinton Kelly (@clinton_kelly); Carla Hall (@carlahall) and Daphne Oz (@DaphneOz) on Twitter