TV series
The French Chef
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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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
Season 9 episodes
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Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
More about The French Chef
Cast
Julia ChildSelf - HostCredits
- Created by
- Julia Child
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Reality
- Episodes
- 205
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
PBSUnited States
National Educational TelevisionUnited States
GBHUnited States
