287079 Fri Apr 06 08:42:14 -0700 2001 1 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1542213 I heard this from a friend. He saw it in Variety. It's rumored that the producer's of "designing Women" have cast Emeril Lagasse in his own sitcom. The pilot is going to be filmed this month. What's next - Action figures? "Tickle me Emeri"l Dolls (complete with annoying catchphrases)? Fri Apr 06 08:42:14 -0700 2001 0 pat I. 1 1542249 just when I thought he couldn't possibly get ANY more annoying... Sat Apr 07 16:22:48 -0700 2001 1542213 0 Rochelle