Emeril Live

infobox television
show_name = Emeril Live


caption =
format = Cooking
runtime = 60 minutes
creator = Emeril Lagasse
starring = Emeril Lagasse
country = USA
network = Food Network (1997–2007)
Fine Living (2008–present)
first_aired = 1997
last_aired = Present
num_episodes =
related = Essence of Emeril
imdb_id = 0298633
tv_com_id = 15321
website = http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_em/0,1976,FOOD_9959,00.html|

"Emeril Live" is a program on Fine Living hosted by Emeril Lagasse. It formerly aired on Food Network.

"Emeril Live" features many of the same elements as Emeril's other program, "Essence of Emeril", and often has a Creole theme. The program is taped in front of a live audience in New York and features music played by Doc Gibbs and the "Emeril Live" Band. In 2004, the program moved to Chelsea Market.

"Emeril Live" began production in 1997, and won a CableACE Award for "Best Informational Show" later that year. The program features a wide variety of cuisine from cajun to stir-fry and often features well-known chefs as guests who cook alongside Emeril. Some of the celebrities that have appeared on the program include Charlie Daniels, Patti LaBelle, Michael McDonald, Joe Perry, Sammy Hagar, Aretha Franklin, Patton Oswalt, and Jimmy Buffett.

Emeril sometimes lets the audience taste the food that he prepares. He is known for his use of catch phrases, such as "Pork fat rules", "Kick it up a notch", "Oh, yeah babe", and "Bam!", which he uses when adding seasoning to food that he is preparing.

On November 27, 2007, the Food Network revealed it would halt production on the program December 11, 2007. [cite web | title=Bam! Emeril Lagasse loses his TV show on Food Network | last=Huff | first=Richard | date=2007-11-27 | accessdate=2007-11-27 | publisher=New York Daily News | url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2007/11/27/2007-11-27_bam_emeril_lagasse_loses_his_tv_show_on_.html?ref=rss]

On May 20, 2008, the Fine Living network revealed that it would start airing "Emeril Live", including never-before-seen episodes, beginning July 7, 2008. [cite web | title=‘EMERIL LIVE!’ PREMIERES ON FINE LIVING NETWORK (FLN) | last=Hinson | first=Jeff | date=2008-5-20 | accessdate=2008-05-20 | publisher=Emerils.com | url=http://www.emerils.com/newsroom/296/emeril-live-premieres-on-fine-living-network-fln/?ref=rss]

Sets

*The first "Emeril Live" set (used 1997-1999) featured a grey table and appliances.
*The second "Emeril Live" set (used 2000-2004) had a brown table and appliances, and used the "E" logo on the curtain behind the audience. From 2000-2002, the color of the curtain behind the audience was green, and from 2002-2004 the curtain was purple.
*The third "Emeril Live" set (used 2004-2007) has brand new Viking Range appliances and a new look. This set was changed when chef Lagasse and his program moved to Chelsea Market, and there have been ongoing changes to the set ever since. Emeril Lagasse can enter the "Emeril Live" studio in either from the top of stairs in a spiral or the bottom in the kitchen when the program begins. Beginning in the mid-2005 to 2007 season, before the program starts, after a clip of Lagasse is shown, he enters the studio with his apron on and goes straight to the kitchen.

Band artists

*Dr. Strings and Professor Keys (1997)
*C.F. Steaks & Bouillabaisse
*C.F. Steaks & Bouillabaisse II
*Cajun Queen
*Doc Gibbs and Cliff (1997-2000)
*Doc Gibbs and the Emeril Live Band (2000-2007)

The Emeril Live Band

*Doc Gibbs - percussion
*Cliff Starkey - keyboards
*Charles Baldwin - electric bass
*Louis R. Taylor, Jr. - saxophone
*Ted Thomas, Jr. - drums

Notable guest apperances

*Mario Batali
*Pat Benatar
*Alton Brown
*Julia Child
*Sam Choy
*Kevin Clash (appearing both as himself and in character as Elmo)
*Chick Corea
*Paula Deen
*Bobby Flay
*Aretha Franklin
*Al Jarreau
*Patti Labelle
*Patton Oswalt

Notable musical guest appearances

*Trace Adkins
*Pat Benetar
*Jimmy Buffett
*Shawn Colvin
*Charlie Daniels
*Sammy Hagar
*Josh Kelley
*Sonya Kitchell
*Patty Loveless
*The Manhattan Transfer
*Michael McDonald
*Reba McEntire
*Sam Moore
*Malina Moye
*Trisha Yearwood
*Van Zant

External links

* [http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_em/0,1976,FOOD_9959,00.html "Emeril Live"'s Food Network Page]
* [http://www.emerils.com/emerilshome.html Emeril Lagasse's Official Site]

References