mitch fatel has been showcasing his talent to rave reviews for the past 15 years. since then both appreciative audiences and comedy executives have made the same observation about fatel's rise to stardom, "it's just a matter of time." well his time has come. the number one requested comedian on satellite radio, mitch has appeared numerous times on both tonight show with jay leno. in 2006 he took home honors as "best comedian" at the prestigious hbo aspen ? >> announcer: today, we're saluting our veterans with a tried and true thanksgiving. carla's making a decadent sweet treat with merrin dungey. mario's frying up a turkey with cajun twist. and michael's serving up a meal to some real american heros. thanksgiving dinner is served, right now, on "the chew." [ cheers and applaus ? >> good afternoon and welcome to "the chew!" you know, we have been having celebrations for thanks giving for nearly 400 years, so who are we to mess with tradition? today, we're all about the tried and true thanksgiving.