TV The French Chef The French Chef 7.222/10 by 9 users 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. Details Casts Posters Images Title The French Chef Alternative Titles The French Chef with Julia Child First Air Date 1963-02-02 Last Air Date 1972-12-24 Number of Episodes 205 Number of Seasons 10 Genres Reality, Networks PBS, National Educational Television, Casts Julia Child Plot Keywords , Self - Host Julia Child