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The French Chef (1963)

7.1/10 Ended 30 min Feb 02, 1963 10 Seasons
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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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Show Details

Original Title The French Chef
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Reality
Total Episodes 201
Total Seasons 10
Popularity 4.5

Networks

PBS
US
National Educational Television
US

Cast

Julia Child
Julia Child
Self - Host
201 episodes
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Madame Pasquet
Self
1 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Julia Child
Director Russell Fortier, David Atwood
Producer Ruth Lockwood

Seasons

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Specials
1 episodes
Season 1
Season 1
25 episodes 1963
Season 2
Season 2
20 episodes 1963
Season 3
Season 3
20 episodes 1964
Season 4
Season 4
20 episodes 1965
Season 5
Season 5
21 episodes 1965
Season 6
Season 6
17 episodes 1966
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. Inclu...

Season 8
Season 8
16 episodes 1971
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 refreshe...

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...

Networks

PBS
US
National Educational Television
US

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Backdrops
Backdrop Image

Keywords

cooking food chef instructional

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Rating
7.1
/10

Based on 8 votes

Details
First Air Date February 2, 1963
Last Air Date December 24, 1972
Country US
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 4.5
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