The French Chef

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

ENDED10 Seasons205 Episodes★ 7.5

The French Chef is a reality series on PBS that ran from 1963 to 1972, ending after 10 seasons and 205 episodes.

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NetworkPBS

First AiredFeb 2, 1963

Last AiredDec 24, 1972

GenreReality

Runtime30 min

Created ByJulia Child

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionGBH

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.

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Cast

Julia Child

Self - Host

Seasons & Episodes10 seasons · 205 episodes

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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.

E1For Working Guys and Gals

Oct 1, 197228m

E2Small Kitchen, Big Ideas

Oct 8, 197228m

E3Coffee and Brioche

Oct 15, 197228m

E4Brunch for a Bunch

Oct 22, 197228m

E5VIP Cake

Oct 29, 197228m

E6To Ragoût a Goose

Nov 5, 197228m

E7Sudden Company

Nov 12, 197228m

E8First Course Sit Down Dinner

Nov 19, 197228m

E9Main Course Sit Down Dinner

Nov 26, 197228m

Creating a main course featuring a beef tenderloin.

E10

E10Grand Finale Sit Down Dinner

Dec 3, 197228m

E11

E11Kids Want to Cook

Dec 10, 197228m

E12

E12Two Dollar Banquet

Dec 17, 197228m

E13

E13Puff Pastry to Go

Dec 24, 197228m

About The French Chef

The French Chef is a reality series on PBS. The show first aired on Feb 2, 1963 and currently has 10 seasons and 205 episodes. The French Chef has ended. It has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 10 votes. The cast includes Julia Child. Created by Julia Child.