This was a sitcom that was based on the behind-the-scenes fiascos of famous chef Emeril Lagasse's cooking show; of which he was the star of.

It aired on NBC in the Fall 2001 season and it didn't last long because it was critically panned and it got no audience attention. Other famous cast members included Robert Ulrich, Sherry Shepherd, and Tricia O'Kelley.

Yes I do remember this show. I actually liked it & was sadden when it was canceled.

Yeah, I remember it. Didn't it air back to back with that other gem, Inside Schwartz?? (Now THAT sounds like a sitcom porno. :lol:)

Yeah, I remember it. Didn't it air back to back with that other gem, Inside Schwartz?? (Now THAT sounds like a sitcom porno. :lol:)

It might have, though I'm not sure on that. I vaguely remember Inside Schwartz but I know it starred Breckin Meyer.

A year after that was canned he starred on another failed sitcom; ABC's Married to the Kellys.

My brother-in-law is still the only one I personally know who watched (and liked!) Inside Schwartz. I guess Breckin Meyer's character had a bird named Larry Bird, etc. :lol:

Count me in as one of those who remembers watching Emeril's fall 2001 NBC sitcom (which deserved at LEAST another season or two, IMO). I'm surprised Emeril didn't get more acting gigs after this show, though.

Yeah, I remember it. Didn't it air back to back with that other gem, Inside Schwartz?? (Now THAT sounds like a sitcom porno. :lol:)

At that time, I would always switch over to "Undeclared" on FOX after "Emeril" ended, so I wouldn't know.

It was Robert Urich's final series.

It was on this decade. Why wouldn't people remember it? You act like it was on 50 years ago. Sorry but to me a few years ago seems like 5 minutes ago.

It was on this decade. Why wouldn't people remember it? You act like it was on 50 years ago. Sorry but to me a few years ago seems like 5 minutes ago.

Just because it aired in recent years doesn't mean EVERYONE might know of or remember much about it.

People could have missed hearing about it since this didn't really last long.

yes I do It aired Monday Night at 7:00 pm CT on NBC.

It was Robert Urich's final series.
I thought his last series was Medicine Man, the drama that aired on cable, but I could be wrong.

I thought his last series was Medicine Man, the drama that aired on cable, but I could be wrong.

Emeril was his last role on a tv series. Before that he starred on The Love Boat: The Next Wave three years earlier.

After Emeril he did two television movies before his death in 2002.

At that time, I would always switch over to "Undeclared" on FOX after "Emeril" ended, so I wouldn't know.

That one didn't last long either.

Emeril Has Not passed away

Emeril Has Not passed away
Not Emeril, we were talking about Robert Urich.

you know I forgot about Robert Urich being in Emeril

you know I forgot about Robert Urich being in Emeril
You know, I did too, at first.

I just knew that Robert was in Spencer for Hire Vegas and Soap.

That one didn't last long either.

You're right. "Undeclared" was also a one-season wonder as well (even though I remember not wanting to watch it as much after "Emeril" got quickly cancelled by NBC, I'm probably the only one who thought "Emeril" & "Undeclared" would have made a great Tuesday night sitcom duo, despite being on different networks).

yes I do It aired Monday Night at 7:00 pm CT on NBC.

Actually, it was Tuesday night at 8:00 PM ET.

You're right. "Undeclared" was also a one-season wonder as well (even though I remember not wanting to watch it as much after "Emeril" got quickly cancelled by NBC, I'm probably the only one who thought "Emeril" & "Undeclared" would have made a great Tuesday night sitcom duo, despite being on different networks).

Maybe you can answer this, was Undeclared at all related to Freaks & Geeks?

I know that Judd Apatow was involved on both shows and that many of the Freeks & Geeks' crowd appeared on Undeclared.

Are they at all related?

Maybe you can answer this, was Undeclared at all related to Freaks & Geeks?

I know that Judd Apatow was involved on both shows and that many of the Freeks & Geeks' crowd appeared on Undeclared.

Are they at all related?

Considering that they were both school-type dramas (Freaks & Geeks related to high school kids, but Undeclared focused on college kids) and Judd Apatow's involvement with both shows as you mentioned, I would think they would have some sort of connection myself. As luck would have it, both shows got a lot of critical acclaim, but only lasted one season because of low ratings (of course).

It was on this decade. Why wouldn't people remember it? You act like it was on 50 years ago. Sorry but to me a few years ago seems like 5 minutes ago.

Actually, this is a show that lasted less than six months, so it's likely that not a lot of people would remember it. Maybe if the show was on for about 8 years, more people would be likely to remember it (rather than you having to say something like, "You mean you didn't watch Wings?!").

This was a sitcom that was based on the behind-the-scenes fiascos of famous chef Emeril Lagasse's cooking show; of which he was the star of.

It aired on NBC in the Fall 2001 season and it didn't last long because it was critically panned and it got no audience attention. Other famous cast members included Robert Ulrich, Sherry Shepherd, and Tricia O'Kelley.

I think because it started after 9/11 I was so messed up that it was impossible to get into any news shows at the time. I saw that Sherri Shepard was on the show so that's why it failed

I had no idea about this show! Never even heard of it! It was an actual sitcom? That's scary to think of Emeril as an actor! Sounds more like a reality show to me!

...went on the air primarily because Jeff Zucker, a whiz at being head of NBC/Universal these days, but an absolute failure as their programming executive from 2001 through 2005, thought Legasse had enough "personality" and popularity to front a situation comedy (never mind the fact that Emeril is a better chef than he is an "actor"). Let's face it, Zucker made other terrible programming decisions as well. Remember the other comedies he scheduled- "WATCHING ELLIE", with Julia Louis-Dreyfus? "COUPLING"? "HIDDEN HILLS"? "PRIDE OF THE FAMILY"? "JOEY", the successor to "FRIENDS" that "couldn't miss"??? And "FEAR FACTOR" was scheduled on Zucker's "watch" as well....ugh!

No matter what merits "EMERIL" may have had, it all boiled down to one factor- Emeril himself. And he just didn't have what it took to be a successful sitcom star....

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I remember it. I never seen it.

I had no idea about this show! Never even heard of it! It was an actual sitcom? That's scary to think of Emeril as an actor! Sounds more like a reality show to me!

Yes, it was a sitcom, from "Designing Women" creator Linda Bloodworth-Thomason. Emeril played himself, and it was set on the set of his cooking show. Robert Urich played his sleazy best friend/lawyer, and other coworkers included Sheri Shepard, Lisa Ann Walter and Carrie Preston. In initial episodes Emeril seemed uncomfortable and most of the witty banter was given to his costars, but the show was improving when it got canceled. Only 7 of the 10 episodes (not counting the original pilot) that were filmed aired. As mentioned before, probably the biggest contributing factor to the show's demise is it premiered immediately post 9-11.

Remember the other comedies he scheduled- "WATCHING ELLIE", with Julia Louis-Dreyfus? "COUPLING"? "HIDDEN HILLS"? "PRIDE OF THE FAMILY"? "JOEY", the successor to "FRIENDS" that "couldn't miss"??? And "FEAR FACTOR" was scheduled on Zucker's "watch" as well....ugh!

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"Watching Ellie" had an interesting premise and a great cast... so I don't understand why it wasn't very good. And I'll defend "Coupling" insomuch as the final episode that aired -- which deviated from its British counterpart -- showed that the series had potential. The problem was that they outright cloned the other two or three episodes that aired from the British show, instead of coming up with original ideas. Of course, it was tricky being a clone of a British show that was a clone of the American show that it was scheduled with ("Friends").

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...went on the air primarily because Jeff Zucker, a whiz at being head of NBC/Universal these days, but an absolute failure as their programming executive from 2001 through 2005, thought Legasse had enough "personality" and popularity to front a situation comedy (never mind the fact that Emeril is a better chef than he is an "actor"). Let's face it, Zucker made other terrible programming decisions as well. Remember the other comedies he scheduled- "WATCHING ELLIE", with Julia Louis-Dreyfus? "COUPLING"? "HIDDEN HILLS"? "PRIDE OF THE FAMILY"? "JOEY", the successor to "FRIENDS" that "couldn't miss"??? And "FEAR FACTOR" was scheduled on Zucker's "watch" as well....ugh!

No matter what merits "EMERIL" may have had, it all boiled down to one factor- Emeril himself. And he just didn't have what it took to be a successful sitcom star....

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Jeff Zucker’s highs and lows (https://variety.com/2010/scene/markets-festivals/jeff-zucker-s-highs-and-lows-1118024686/)


December 1991: Named exec producer (https://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/16/magazine/the-stunt-man.html) of slumping “Today.” After bringing in Katie Couric and adding segments like a concert series, “Today” shoots back to No. 1 among morning shows, where it remains.

December 2000: Appointed NBC Entertainment (https://entertainment.time.com/2007/02/05/jeff_zucker_falls_up/) prexy.

February 2001: Convinces the producers of “Friends” to add 10 minutes to February sweeps episodes, creating “supersize” editions.

September 2001: “Emeril” (http://old.post-gazette.com/TV/20010721owen0721fnp5.asp) debuts.

October 2001: “Emeril” is pulled.

December 2002: The “Friends” cast agrees to stick around (https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2012/11/29/jeff-zucker-timeline/1734861/) for one more year; Zucker manages to keep the Thursday night lights on — for a little bit. But it’s one of several Hail Mary moves Zucker makes over the years to delay the bleeding.

December 2003: Zucker begins his executive ascent, taking on oversight of news, broadcast and cable at the Peacock.

January 2004: Gives “The Apprentice” (https://www.reddit.com/r/conan/comments/sitpg4/comment/hvcgcyh/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) the plum Thursday 9 p.m. slot (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jeff-zucker-blunder-timeline-54565/), effectively ending the era of “Must See TV” and ceding ground to rivals on scripted programming.

May 2004: Zucker’s portfolio expands with the completion of NBC’s acquisition of Universal Studios.

September 2004: Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien agree to Zucker’s plan (https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/siscfy/comment/hvd97b1/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) to transition O’Brien to host of “The Tonight Show” in 2009.

May 2005: NBC ends the 2004-05 TV season in fourth place in the adults 18-49 demo, marketing the first time it’s come in last (https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/16/business/media/mustsee-to-lastplace-tv.html) among the Big 4 nets.

December 2005: Named CEO of NBC Universal TV group, setting him up as the successor to NBC Universal CEO Bob Wright .

October 2006: Proclaims the end of scripted programming in NBC’s 8 p.m. slot as part of the “NBC 2.0” budget-cutting plan.

February 2007: Named prexy and CEO of NBC Universal following Wright’s retirement.

May 2007: Hires agent-turned-producer Ben Silverman to head NBC Entertainment, forcing out Kevin Reilly, who relocates to Fox.

January 2008: Proclaims that NBC will cut costs by no longer producing as many pilots in favor of straight-to-series orders.

December 2008: Announces plan (https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/tv-column/post/jeff-zucker-officially-named-president-of-cnn-worldwide/2012/11/29/e032ddd6-3a38-11e2-8a97-363b0f9a0ab3_blog.html) to keep Jay Leno at NBC with a nightly 10 p.m. variety show.

September 2009: “The Jay Leno Show” opens big but quickly settles into fourth place.

December 2009: General Electric reaches deal to sell 51% stake in NBC Universal to Comcast Corp.

January 2010: “Jay Leno Show” is axed amid a revolt from NBC affiliate stations over low ratings leading into late newscasts. NBC returns Leno (https://www.reddit.com/r/television/comments/sjozj4/why_did_nbc_let_conan_go_in_favor_of_leno_back_in/) to the 11:35 p.m. time slot, spurring O’Brien’s departure.

September 2010: Zucker announces his departure from NBC.

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What are (https://poe.com/s/04iEk2XSeQfUKuN2hNl5) the biggest mistakes (https://www.google.com/search?q=What+are+the+biggest+mistakes+that+were+made+during+the+production+of+the+NBC+sitcom+%22Emeril%22+%282001%29%3F&sca_esv=adcc7a3865baaa50&sxsrf=AE3TifOTifFIdUJ5A6Q84qOoS2TdAKR53Q%3A1762583244788&udm=50&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZ1Y6MJ25_tmWITc7uy4KIetBXe9Do9DAuamxeB-puw_YsNKwkQmpdBnXmV_Wcu-Aa6tSphtaa0Ii6-dV_VFDbcaQwygNIqWUHPcnbM0-SOPfhxyVZ5gNjRvkU7p9SaiQnXEUL-r9_2z5FGUexG9Hi9TlVcN3Hn_MODTtlD2O5q6fUX1F1J_hWh1g4FbjpbuiqPDUsrA&aep=1&ntc=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiIhcWh9uGQAxUH6skDHZroMtoQ2J8OegQIEhAE&biw=1600&bih=739&dpr=1&mstk=AUtExfBwLE8hawwSIw4TQYBeauM98HGvz2eGGOzTcHUOMdrmlL6d8_zgfBNZ_4Pl-lXFwC0OBnAk5pVPgBwtm7WhSDSJ0EbYkYs2mE9KO4C9Lqmrv-Ygx4Z609yHncFUtM4nO1_LfNb1Atgue5FeZqLWc-d8sBVqcxyDKSuEeJCM98cpH6rjjmQA6_MN7cGDTZ55VbnN_fzuDnVLcVNG3m1PdoY77KeWbGEFDx5AVXS4twrBKaaeQDl25Z1qI2Dy41lkNOd1R35PnFVyVUHLBAc12I9hCPAG589d7Vtaoalq1OJsehZmlj40RftD1caAV8LAXYEqr4Z1cyAaNQ&csuir=1&mtid=G-MOadHOK6j_ptQP_cDqgQU) that were made (https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-are-the-biggest-mistakes-i_F00FNbQimjbGMqB3JgcQ#0) during the production (https://chatgpt.com/s/t_690ee4d1b0d881918f5c8826fcccdc25) of the NBC sitcom (https://x.com/i/grok/share/MVBN58sHfCFhbWFFImP6zDvDA) Emeril (https://www.google.com/search?q=What+are+the+biggest+mistakes+that+were+made+during+the+production+of+the+NBC+sitcom+%22Emeril%22+(2001)%3F&oq=What+are+the+biggest+mistakes+that+were+made+during+the+production+of+the+NBC+sitcom+%22Emeril%22+(2001)%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCjQxMDQ0ajBqMTWoAgywAgHxBRvDQeQPyCXu8QUbw0HkD8gl7g&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8) (2001)?