The French Chef (1963)

02/02/1963 (US) • Reality • 30m

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.

The French Chef (1963)

02/02/1963 (US) • 30m

Reality

Overview

Top Billed Cast

Julia Child

Self - Host

201 Episodes

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Last Season

Season 10

1972 | 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 situations that reflect the demands of society, family and lifestyle such as Sudden Company or a three course sit down dinner and getting kids involved in cooking.

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