The French Chef
- 1963 –1972
- Ended
- TV-G
★ 7.5 TMDB Rating · 10 votes
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.
- Created by
- Julia Child
- Seasons
- 10
- Episodes
- 205
- Episode length
- ~30m
- First aired
- Feb 2, 1963
- Networks
- PBS, National Educational Television
- Original language
- English
- Origin
- United States
Cast of The French Chef
Where to Stream The French Chef by Country
- United States
- Streaming on Prime Video, PBS, ThirteenRent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
- United Kingdom
- Streaming on Prime Video, TubiRent or buy on Amazon Video
- India
- Streaming on Tubi
- Canada
- Streaming on Prime Video, Tubi, HooplaRent or buy on Apple TV Store
- Australia
- Streaming on Prime Video, Tubi, Hoopla
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Seasons
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Specials
Air date unknown
1 episode
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Season 1
Feb 2, 1963
25 episodes
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Season 2
Nov 30, 1963
20 episodes
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Season 3
Oct 21, 1964
20 episodes
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Season 4
Mar 31, 1965
20 episodes
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Season 5
Nov 24, 1965
21 episodes
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Season 6
May 11, 1966
17 episodes
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Season 7
Oct 7, 1970
23 episodes
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
Mar 17, 1971
20 episodes
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Season 9
Oct 6, 1971
26 episodes
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
Oct 1, 1972
13 episodes
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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