The French Chef

Series

The French Chef

Series

Title:The French Chef
User score:
7.1
First air date:1963-02-02
Genres:Reality
Number of seasons:10
Number of episodes:201
Status:Ended

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.

List of Seasons

S1 - Season 1

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25 episodes

Air date: 1963-02-02

S2 - Season 2

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20 episodes

Air date: 1963-11-30

S3 - Season 3

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20 episodes

Air date: 1964-10-21

S4 - Season 4

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20 episodes

Air date: 1965-03-31

S5 - Season 5

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21 episodes

Air date: 1965-11-24

S6 - Season 6

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17 episodes

Air date: 1966-05-11

S7 - Season 7

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23 episodes

Air date: 1970-10-07

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.

S8 - Season 8

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16 episodes

Air date: 1971-03-17

S9 - Season 9

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26 episodes

Air date: 1971-10-06

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.

S10 - Season 10

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13 episodes

Air date: 1972-10-01

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.