The French Chef

Name: The French Chef
Released: 1963-02-02
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Julia Child

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.

7.5

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Top Billed Cast

Julia Child

Self - Host

Current Season

Season 10

13 Episodes1972

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.

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