The French Chef

Reality

7.5

10 Seasons

205 Episodes

February 2, 1963

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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.

Created by

Julia Child

Network

PBS, National Educational Television