[coolJ]

It's too bad that Chef is not on the air anymore, I only ever saw one episode of it, and I was hooked, but the only thing is, it was the last one that my cable network ever aired (to my knowledge). I wish I could find a place to at least rent the episodes on video. Oh yeah, I almost forgot, I used to be a big Emeril fan, but I'm not anymore, still watch once in a while, but it's almost to the point where you get the impression that most people think Emeril is the industry. He is a great cook, I'll give him credit for that, but he's not the best cook in the world.

[Devotay]

Originally posted by pooh:
Maybe Emeril's will be along the lines of "Kitchen Confidential"?? Who knows!


[/QB]

Pooh - I don't think Emeril was very fond of "Kitchen confidential" since mentions of him in that book were usually accomapnied by phrases like "fuzzy little ewok" and "you're well on your way to making him your ***** "

Loved "Chef!", also love the ER-style drama about a restaurant idea. Go with it, baby! Can I be an extra?

Peace,
kmf

[monpetitchoux]

Don't know about the Emeril thing. But I think that if there's a show about the restaurant industry, it should be a drama like ER. The restaurant where I used to work is so dramatic. There's the friction between the executive chef and the pastry chef, back stabbing amongst the wait staff, high tension when the orders come in, romances, etc. There can be lots of little side plots, too, like a short focus on the bus boy and his struggle with learning English for a sentimental edge, or the dishwasher's struggle with work, health, family, for a grittier view of life. Contrast that with the glam life that the celebrity partner of the restaurant lives. Interns can be floated through for a little spice since they are often temporary anyway. We can add comic relief by showcasing some of the worst customers who come in (what they wear and how offensive they can be). If the screen writers log onto this site and read our posts, I'll bet they'll think they've found a gold mine in ideas.

[ May 15, 2001: Message edited by: monpetitchoux ]

[Greg]

Emeril with his own sitcom. Isn't this one of the signs of the apocalypse? Should be.

[Risa]

I love Chef! with Lenny Henry. BBC America had a Chef! marathon a couple of weekends ago. They don't seem to have it on the current schedule but it will probably be back soon. I wish I had thought to record the marathon.

[Pooh]

Hi Risa,

Are you talking about that show with Gary Rhodes by any chance?

Hi Chef Kurt,

"fuzzy little ewok"...

Well hey, if the shoe fits...!

Hi Greg,

Too funny, LMHO!



[ May 16, 2001: Message edited by: pooh ]

[logose]

Lol Greg hehe

When Emeril first started (this was a few years ago) I thought he was a very boring mediocre chef with a monotone voice. Then they redid his image and turned him into an entertainer. I think his cooking skills improved a little, but not to the point that I consider him great. He is still a mediocre chef that personality wise came out of his shell. I don't watch him too often. He takes recipes you learn in school and adds heat to it. Is it really very significant? Am I being to critical?

[markdchef]

That show with Annie Potts was called something else (Tattingers?) and it starred originally Susan Dey and Jay Thomas along with Bill Murray's brother (name?). It was amusing but only lasted 1 or 2 seasons.

I love the Stilton Cheese episode of Chef!

I have never heard of nor seen the "Chef!" movie everyone's talking about here until I saw this thread and another thread (I don't remember which forum its in) which directs you to a website that describes that movie. When did this show start playing? Why did they stop playing it? Since these series sound so interesting, I was hoping I might be able to see some of them to see what everyone's talking about and I feel a little disappointed that these shows are no longer on TV, as everyone says.

[Pooh]

Not a movie, Afra, a sitcom.

You will find more about it here:
www.siegler.net/chef/

[Pooh]

Not a movie, Afra, a sitcom.

You will find more about it here:
www.siegler.net/chef/

...and just to get back on track, are you looking forward to Emeril's sitcom?

[thebighat]

The show with Jay Thomas was something different from Tattinger's. It took place in more of a saloon and had a guy who worked in the sewer, now on Dharma and Greg, and a couple of redheads, one of whom has appeared on Star Trek as a Klingon. Susan Dey left, the bartender died in real life, they had some wacky cast changes. That lasted longer than Tattinger's did.

Emeril is great at what he does and i hope he sticks to his guns, he is a cable channel chef. He's got the money and looks happy if I were him i would'nt change a thing.

[chrose]

I don't know if anyone saw the show Biography that was on a few weeks back on A&E the week they featured people like Graham Kerr, Julia a couple others I forget just now and Emeril. Before this show I only really knew Emeril from the Food Channel. I knew he had a restaurant or 2 but nothing else. I am glad I saw it. I now see Emeril in a different light. This is a man who put his career first to the detriment of his family. This is not to say that's a good thing quite the opposite (part of the reason I got out) he'll even tell you how much he missed and how much everyone suffered because of it. But if it wasn't for the hours he put into his career we wouldn't be seeing him on TV. I know there are a lot of "johnny come latelys" that the Food Channel is making stars out of however temporary it might be. But Emeril was a star in his own right and didn't need the Food Channel to make him one. He busted his *** and deserves everything he has! Blame the rest on the Food Channel, not him. His personality is just who he is.
On that note I think he could actually be pretty funny on a show. He does have a great sense of humor and himself.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

[Svadhisthana]

Chrose,
I missed the week biography did star chefs. Do you know if they will run it again or if they have the transcripts available.