Topicality
Lake's new talk show, according to the official synopsis provided by 20th Television, is very different than her old show which focused more on taking topics from the younger person's point of view. As well, the topics are not as sensational as the previous incarnation. According to 20th, the "show will present topical conversation reflecting Ricki's own personal journey and recent life experiences. As her fans have grown up with Ricki, a combination of relevant themes personal to the host and her audience including family, marriage, parenting, divorce, weight loss and overall well-being are being explored for the program."
In March 2012, Lake launched an interactive platform called "Friends of Ricki" that put members of the public in direct contact with Lake and production staff as they plan the new venture. It also unveiled "Ricki," a digital magazine packed with parenting, fashion and fitness advice, which can be downloaded for free through iTunes, Google Play and the Amazon.com App store.
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