Emanuel became a television presenter, creating the ABC Television character the "Frock Doctor"—visiting the homes of members of the public to advise on, and restyle their wardrobe. HTV broadcast a 75-minute documentary profile (24 February 1994) of Emanuel in the series "Slice of Life" and in 1995, Emanuel produced and presented a ten-part fashion series for the same company, which established him as a television presenter and executive producer. He has appeared regularly as a fashion consultant on magazine programmes including the BBC show "Summer Scene", "Swank"—co-presented with actress Margi Clarke—"Designed by Emanuel" and, more recently, Fashion TV's "Shop The World" which has run since 2003 and been syndicated across the United States and 39 other countries. Emanuel has hosted several other television style shows; "The David Emanuel Fashion Show"; "The Make-Over Show"; and "The David Emanuel Ultimate Make-Over-Show".