Back Stage at The Emeril Lagasse Show
You may have heard that my good friend, Chef Emeril Lagasse has been busy creating a new TV show on ION Television, called The Emeril Lagasse Show. Once a week, Emeril will welcome celebrity guests and musicians to partake in a variety-themed show filled with celebration and food. He will also share fascinating field pieces shot in and around New York City. The original, primetime series is recorded before a live studio audience and will capture Emeril's passion for people, entertainment, music, food and celebration. The hour-long program will air on Sundays at 8pm beginning April 18th. I think you will agree that Emeril's culinary prowess is matched by his great personal charm and appeal. Here are some photos, taken last week, when I taped an episode with Emeril. He had me on as his very first guest. What fun and lots of luck, Emeril, with the new show!
1 The Emeril Lagasse Show logo
2 A commercial break - time to reset - lots of activity
3 Some of the dancers from 'Chicago' the Broadway smash hit
4 My gift basket to Emeril - my farm-fresh eggs, citrus from my trees, homemade scones, jars of my honey and my jams
5 Emeril's welcome snack for me - All my favorite things from Russ and Daughter's
6 Emeril, the man, on-air
7 One of my producers, Judy Morris - she works on all of my special appearances.
8 A set piece backstage
9 The Emeril Show production team - Charissa Melnik - culinary producer, Karen Katz - executive producer, and Scott Preston - director
10 Susan Magrino, my publicist and Nicole Sutliff
11 The show's live band area
12 Dave Koz and the Kozmos - Emeril's great and lively house band
13 Kielbasa and Sauerkraut - Emeril's special dish for me
I met him at the South Beach Wine and Food Festival and loved his energy! he is great!!!
Posted by: Punctuation Mark | March 23rd, 2010 at 12:44 am
All the best for him & his show ! Hopefully it is a good sign , that somebody wrote "LEgasse" instead of "Lagasse" on the Lightbox !
Posted by: Dani & cats | March 23rd, 2010 at 7:35 am
Good Luck, Emeril!
Posted by: Teresa Touey | March 23rd, 2010 at 7:47 am
I want to wish him great success with his new show! He is a wonderful person.
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | March 23rd, 2010 at 8:52 am
Just one more of those fabulous
"Louisisana Men'. I have had only one
but NYC is so fortunate to have Emeril there..
Posted by: ann | March 23rd, 2010 at 9:33 am
The best of luck to Emeril! His show sounds like fun so I'll be sure to tune in this coming Sunday. Trish
Posted by: Trish | March 23rd, 2010 at 9:41 am
I've been obsessed with making my own honey for about 10 years now. My 20 X 30 ft backyard makes it impossible. I might not be able to get the bees and make the honey, but I can still obsess about it.
Posted by: TheArtofDoingStuff | March 23rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
AWESOME!! Thanks for the behind the scene shots! How fun!
Posted by: Tara Roark | March 23rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
Best of luck to Emeril! What a perfect gift you gave him, Martha. Good Things are made, not bought!!!
Posted by: NeatNicole from Illinois | March 23rd, 2010 at 11:12 am
Good Luck to Emeril! My mom is a big fan and I hope it works out for him!
Lila Ferraro
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Posted by: Lila Ferraro | March 23rd, 2010 at 2:34 pm
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Good Luck Emeril
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Emeril Lagasse my favorite chef dude,
A master craftsman when it comes to food.
Many moons ago, my job was to rest,
Watching Emeril's other show was the best.
His guests were super and all had fun,
I thought the production was really well run.
So I'm prejudice without a doubt,
Can't get the station, but I wont pout:
Surely, somebody smart will pony up
To spread the good word, so more may sup;
He is charming and sometimes debonair,
For people and cooking he does care,
A smile that matches his playful jest,
That is shared by his very first guest.
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Emeril should give lessons in smiling - he's the
best.......
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Posted by: celia stock | March 23rd, 2010 at 4:20 pm
My son became a chef because of Emeril, learned to bake bread, then went off to Chicago, back home to the french culinary, then to NYU for hotel management, now he's a chef. Here's a BAM to Emeril.
Posted by: d e bartley | March 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Hi Martha, Thanks for this great preview of the new Emeril Show on ION. I used to love watching him on the Food Network and look forward to seeing his new show, especially the 1st one with you as his guest. I would sure love to have those fantastic things you gave him from your farm and the delicious things he cooked for you!! I am so ready to watch that show on April 18th at 8PM! Missed your show on Tuesday and will watch it online. I went up to Lynnwood (north of Seattle) to help a good friend get her garden ready for planting. She is 80 and had hip surgery a few months ago and is anxious to plant all that she can. Love, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | March 24th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you... I followed Martha on Twitter and won a Singer Confidence Sewing Machine! UPS delivered it today..Now I really do have to start sewing again. I am retired, I used to quilt, make fabric art, clothes..but, when I worked I could not seem to find the time to sew. I have been wanting a new sewing machine for over a year. What a pleasant surprise winning this Singer. Again, I thank you...I shall set it up tomorrow and start sewing.
Posted by: BARB (ladybirdlvr) | March 25th, 2010 at 1:03 am