The Frugal Gourmet

The Frugal Gourmet was a PBS cooking show hosted by chef Jeff Smith from 1988 to 1997. Beginning in 1992, Elmo made frequent appearances as Smith's cooking assistant. Known appearances included an episode focusing on kitchen safety and assisting Smith in preparing prawns in 1992, making pizza dough in 1995, and helping with dim sum in 1997. The appearances were often aired during PBS pledge drives under the title The Frugal Gourmet and Elmo, to encourage family viewing.