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The French Chef

★ 7.1 (8 votes) | 1963 | 0h 30m
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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.

Details
  • Status Ended
  • First Air Date February 2, 1963
  • Last Air Date December 24, 1972
  • Seasons 10
  • Episodes 201
  • Networks PBS, National Educational Television

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Season 1
Season 1

25 episodes • 1963

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Season 2
Season 2

20 episodes • 1963

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Season 3
Season 3

20 episodes • 1964

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Season 4
Season 4

20 episodes • 1965

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Season 5
Season 5

21 episodes • 1965

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Season 6
Season 6

17 episodes • 1966

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Season 7
Season 7

23 episodes • 1970

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 trip to France.

Season 8
Season 8

16 episodes • 1971

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Season 9
Season 9

26 episodes • 1971

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 takeoff for beginners.

Season 10
Season 10

13 episodes • 1972

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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