Bam! Food Network Closes Lid On ‘Emeril Live’
But Channel’s Menu Will Still Include ‘Essence Of Emeril,’ Lagasse Specials
By Multi Channel News Staff -- Multichannel News, 11/27/2007 4:29:00 AM EST
Food Network is taking one-time signature show Emeril Live off its menu.
The show, which has been on the Scripps Networks’ service 1997, will tape its last episode on Dec. 11, with encores of the Emeril Lagasse-starrer expected to remain on the schedule for some time.
Food will continue to produce Essence of Emeril, its daily, in-studio show and air other specials with Lagasse.
The cancellation of Emeril Live follows Food’s moving of the show in July from its 8 p.m. primetime slot to 7 p.m.
In a statement, network officials said Lagasse will still play a prominent role at the channel: “Food Network and Emeril have a strong, immensely positive relationship, working together since the network's inception. We love Emeril and look forward to working with him for years to come. Emeril is under contract and still fully with Food Network. Essence of Emeril will continue production and we will pursue specials and other development opportunities in the future.
Noted Lagasse: “Emeril Live has been a wonderful experience over the past 10 years. I am deeply appreciative to all the unbelievable staff -- many who have been with the show since the beginning - and all the loyal viewers, and the many talented guests who have appeared on the show through the years. I look forward to continuing my association with the Food Network with the Essence of Emeril, and I have lots of new ideas cooking.”
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Taking Emeril off the air is a real mistake! He is one of the best shows on the network and it is hard to believe the network would remove it unless Emeril requested it. Sorry to hear the news. It means I will just watch less of the FOOD Network!
K Coyle - 11/28/2007 11:03:00 AM EST -
i know im not one of the target audience, but i am a viewer, and until now a loyal viewer, of the food network. however i do not understand taking emeril live away from us. i started watching and continued to watch food network because of chef emeril. my best wished to emeril, and thanks for what is becoming something of a rarity a great tv show
gary thornton - 11/27/2007 5:55:00 PM EST
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