The French Chef
The French Chef

The French Chef

(1963)
TV-G
Reality
7.1/10
8 votes
30 min/ep
February 2, 1963
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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.

Network

PBSNational Educational Television

Status

Ended

Type

Reality

Season 1

Season 1

25 EpisodesAir Date: February 2, 1963

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Season 2

Season 2

20 EpisodesAir Date: November 30, 1963

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Season 3

Season 3

20 EpisodesAir Date: October 21, 1964

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Season 4

Season 4

20 EpisodesAir Date: March 31, 1965

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Season 5

Season 5

21 EpisodesAir Date: November 24, 1965

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Season 6

Season 6

17 EpisodesAir Date: May 11, 1966

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Season 7

Season 7

23 EpisodesAir Date: October 7, 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.

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Season 8

Season 8

16 EpisodesAir Date: March 17, 1971

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Season 9

Season 9

26 EpisodesAir Date: October 6, 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.

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Season 10

Season 10

13 EpisodesAir Date: October 1, 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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