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The French Chef

Created by Julia Child

1963–1972

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.

First aired
2 Feb 1963
Episode length
28 min
Country
United States
Language
English
Editor
Ron Blau
Producers
Russell Morash, Ruth Lockwood
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Seasons · 205 episodes

  • Season 1

    1963

  • Season 2

    1963

  • Season 3

    1964

  • Season 4

    1965

  • Season 5

    1965

  • Season 6

    1966

  • Season 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.

  • Season 8

    1971

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