The French Chef

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.

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Julia Child

creator

Cast

Julia Child

Self - Host

Total episodes: 201

Madame Pasquet

Self

Total episodes: 1

Julia Child

Self - Host

Total episodes: 201

Madame Pasquet

Self

Total episodes: 1

Extra

Release Date

February 2, 1963

Last air Date

December 24, 1972

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Networks

Available On

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seasons

Season 10

Aired on: 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.