Completely! I am convinced that there are a few on there for rating purposes only. However, it seems like it is more about the entertainment anymore than the actual craft. I learned more from my Grandmother in the kitchen than from any network "chef." And another secret - many of the recipes are not theirs, and many of their tips are not new. I am from the south, and if you are worth your weight at all in the kitchen, you had better have a staple recipe for biscuits, mac and cheese, fried chicken and banana pudding - thanks, Grandma.