Overview - The French Chef

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.

Seasons

• Name: Specials

  Episode: 1

  Date first aired:

• Name: Season 1

  Episode: 25

  Date first aired: 1963-02-02

• Name: Season 2

  Episode: 20

  Date first aired: 1963-11-30

• Name: Season 3

  Episode: 20

  Date first aired: 1964-10-21

• Name: Season 4

  Episode: 20

  Date first aired: 1965-03-31

• Name: Season 5

  Episode: 21

  Date first aired: 1965-11-24

• Name: Season 6

  Episode: 17

  Date first aired: 1966-05-11

• Name: Season 7

  Episode: 23

  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.

  Date first aired: 1970-10-07

• Name: Season 8

  Episode: 16

  Date first aired: 1971-03-17