Why Emeril’s Career Went From Bam To Bust

Overview

From bestselling cookbooks and hit cooking shows to a multimillion-dollar restaurant empire, Emeril was everywhere in the 1990s and early 2000s. He was the biggest celebrity chef on TV and you couldn't flip through the channels without hearing one of his famous catchphrases, like "BAM!" But then... he kind of just disappeared. On this episode of Weird History Food we take a look at the incredible rise, surprising decline, and lasting legacy of one of America's most iconic celebrity chefs. Why did Emeril's Food Network dominance come to an end? Did his restaurants fail, or is there more to the story?