The French Chef
The French Chef
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The French Chef (1963)

02/02/1963 (EN) 10 Seasons
Reality

Overview

One of the first cooking shows on American television, created and hosted by Julia Child on public television to introduce the French way of cooking. It emphasized fresh ingredients, many of which were unfamiliar to Americans. Based on the books she co-authored, entitled Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Featured Cast

Julia Child

Julia Child

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

25 episodes

Aired: Feb 02, 1963

Season 2

20 episodes

Aired: Nov 30, 1963

Season 3

20 episodes

Aired: Oct 21, 1964

Season 4

20 episodes

Aired: Mar 31, 1965

Season 5

21 episodes

Aired: Nov 24, 1965

Season 6

17 episodes

Aired: May 11, 1966

Season 7

23 episodes

In October 1970 the new French Chef 200 series was shot in color and taped on the set at WGBH. Included in the programs were footage of Julia’s summer...

Aired: Oct 07, 1970

Season 8

16 episodes

Aired: Mar 17, 1971

Season 9

26 episodes

The 1971-1972 season was a tour of the French Classics: 26 half hour programs designed as a refresher course for experienced cooks and as a jet-assist...

Aired: Oct 06, 1971

Season 10

13 episodes

After a funding scare, Polaroid funded a full 1972-1973 season. The theme was: The French Chef Faces Life. Julia shows viewers how to cope with situat...

Aired: Oct 01, 1972

The French Chef

Details

First Aired Feb 02, 1963
Last Aired Dec 24, 1972
Seasons 10
Episodes 201
Language EN
Status Ended
Type Reality
In Production No

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