The French Chef
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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10 Seasons • 205 Episodes
30 min per episode
1963 – 1972
Premiered: Sat, Feb 2, 1963
Julia ChildLatest Aired Episode
Season 10, Episode 13: “Puff Pastry to Go”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Russell Fortier, David Atwood
Ruth Lockwood
Department Leadership Roster
Russell Fortier
Director
David Atwood
Director
Ruth Lockwood
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
General — Suitable for all ages.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The French Chef about?
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.
How many seasons does The French Chef have?
The French Chef comprises 10 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in The French Chef?
Key cast members in The French Chef include Julia Child.
Who created or directed The French Chef?
The French Chef was developed and directed by Russell Fortier, David Atwood.