TV Series
The French Chef
7.51963 · 10 seasons30 min / episode
Reality
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.
Status
Status
Ended
Latest episode aired Dec 24, 1972
Season 10
~13 episodes
Total episodes
Seasons
Season 1
25 episodesAired 1963
Season 2
20 episodesAired 1963
Season 3
20 episodesAired 1964
Season 4
20 episodesAired 1965
Season 5
21 episodesAired 1965
Season 6
17 episodesAired 1966
Season 7
23 episodesAired 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.
