Emeril Live now on Fine Living Network!
By Jerry • Jun 30th, 2008 • Category: Personal Ramblings
In one of the latest in a recent string of strange decisions, the Food network decided to cancel Emeril Lagasse’s flagship program Emeril Live late last year. I honestly don’t know what they’re thinking over in upper management there, but to simply let the personality that has given Food Network a vast piece of its overall popularity go seems like a very bad decision to me. Luckily, those of us who still have respect and admiration for chefs that actually cook, and are willing to share their knowledge with us have a haven on television in the Fine Living Network.
Most of you are probably aware that Fine Living picked up the contract for Molto Mario when talks with the network failed two years ago. The same holds true for Emeril Live! Which will now be carried on FLN every night of the week at 7:00pm e/p (or 6:00pm central, where I happen to be.) starting July 7th. We’re not talking re-runs here, either. These are all new episodes of Emeril Live, and I’m glad that FLN has recognised that the viewing public isn’t always thrilled with the choices made by other networks!
Just as a little tidbit to whet your appetite, here’s a clip from the upcoming July 11th episode, titled “Emeril’s Farmers Market”
You can see more on the FLN Emeril Live Page, so feel free to check it out!
Just a note: This is not a sponsored post or an advertisement. The fine folks at 360i, the company that handles promotions for FLN contacted me to see if I would be interested in passing this along to you guys. Since I feel that Emeril is someone worth the time to watch, I agreed happily!
Jerry is the epitome of cooking without a plan. As a matter of fact, he secretly wishes he could participate in an Iron Chef America episode, simply because it is one place where he wouldn't feel at all out of place. Not knowing the ingredients beforehand doesn't make him nervous at all. Of course, the reality is that he'd probably lose and look entirely foolish, but hey, it would still be fun!
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Yeah, I dunno. The decisions the food nitwork has been making over the last few years shows very little interest in real food, chefs and the world they live in. It’s more about the Pow, Cool Dude, and “but, hey” crowd (read here: I’m 22 years old and Emeril is like, totally old an junk, like?”
Personally I think it’s a great thing for E to move away. It’ll breathe some fresh air in to both him and his career, something we could all use. That that being said, the FLN is about as credible as the DIY channel. Those two channels are the laughing stock of the lineup, easily. The hosts are droll bobbleheads, the information is old and sleepworthy. SNOOZE. There’s no soul, no personality, no reason to watch. Until now, I’ll visit E, for sure.
Biggles
Biggles,
The Big E. is also coming out with a new show on the Planet Green Network, all about cooking with organic and sustainable foods. (Planet Green appears to be the new name of the Discovery Home Network). If you can get past the Eco Nazis that are all over the channel, I think that this show will be more than a little interesting!
Yeah, but will they have Ed Begley Jr.?
Biggles,
Yup, Planet Green runs “Living with Ed” all the bloody time ;)