The French Chef 1963

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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    Specials

    1970

    1 episodes

    Specials of The French Chef premiered on -.

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    Season 1

    1963

    25 episodes

    Season 1 of The French Chef premiered on February 2, 1963.

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    Season 2

    1963

    20 episodes

    Season 2 of The French Chef premiered on November 30, 1963.

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    Season 3

    1964

    20 episodes

    Season 3 of The French Chef premiered on October 21, 1964.

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    Season 4

    1965

    20 episodes

    Season 4 of The French Chef premiered on March 31, 1965.

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    Season 5

    1965

    21 episodes

    Season 5 of The French Chef premiered on November 24, 1965.

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    Season 6

    1966

    17 episodes

    Season 6 of The French Chef premiered on May 11, 1966.

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    Season 7

    1970

    23 episodes

    Season 7 of The French Chef premiered on October 7, 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.

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    Season 8

    1971

    16 episodes

    Season 8 of The French Chef premiered on March 17, 1971.

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    Season 9

    1971

    26 episodes

    Season 9 of The French Chef premiered on October 6, 1971.

    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.

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    Season 10

    1972

    13 episodes

    Season 10 of The French Chef premiered on October 1, 1972.

    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.