The French Chef (1963-1972)

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Season 1

1963 | 25 Episodes

Season 1 of The French Chef premiered on Feb 02, 1963

Season 2

1963 | 20 Episodes

Season 2 of The French Chef premiered on Nov 30, 1963

Season 3

1964 | 20 Episodes

Season 3 of The French Chef premiered on Oct 21, 1964

Season 4

1965 | 20 Episodes

Season 4 of The French Chef premiered on Mar 31, 1965

Season 5

1965 | 21 Episodes

Season 5 of The French Chef premiered on Nov 24, 1965

Season 6

1966 | 17 Episodes

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

Season 7

1970 | 23 Episodes

Season 7 of The French Chef premiered on Oct 07, 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.

Season 8

1971 | 16 Episodes

Season 8 of The French Chef premiered on Mar 17, 1971

Season 9

1971 | 26 Episodes

Season 9 of The French Chef premiered on Oct 06, 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.

Season 10

1972 | 13 Episodes

Season 10 of The French Chef premiered on Oct 01, 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.