The French Chef (1963)
Release Date
02 Feb, 1963
Runtime
00:30: (HH:MM)
Total Episode/Season
201/10
Synopsis
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.
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Season 1
02 Feb, 1963
Season 2
30 Nov, 1963
Season 3
21 Oct, 1964
Season 4
31 Mar, 1965
Season 5
24 Nov, 1965
Season 6
11 May, 1966
Season 7
07 Oct, 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
17 Mar, 1971
Season 9
06 Oct, 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
01 Oct, 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.
Actors
Julia Child
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