The French Chef

The French Chef(1963–1972)

Ended
February 2, 1963
30 min/episode

10

Seasons

201

Episodes

TMDB7.18

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.

Created by

Julia Child

Seasons

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

Season 8

Season 8

20 episodes • 1971

Season 9

Season 9

26 episodes • 1971

Season 10

Season 10

13 episodes • 1972

Cast

Crew

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Networks

PBS
National Educational Television

Details

Original Language

en

Country of Origin

US

Type

Reality

Production

GBH

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