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American Masters · S18 · E8

Julia! America's Favorite Chef

  • TV-14
  • Aug 18, 2004
  • 57 min

Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.

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Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.

Season 18

8 episodes
  1. 1Arthur Miller, Elia Kazan and the Blacklist

    90 minSep 3, 2003

    The dispute between one of America's most influential playwrights and a respected movie director over actions taken during the "red scare" of the 1950s.

  2. 2James Brown: Soul Survivor

    90 minOct 29, 2003

    The highs and lows of the life of James Brown, the colorful and controversial "Godfather of Soul".

  3. 3Cary Grant: A Class Apart

    90 minJan 7, 2004

    “Eternally elegant” screen superstar Cary Grant (1904-86) is profiled. Included are clips from his films and interviews with ex-wife Betsy Drake and widow Barbara Grant. There are also comments from biographers and film critics, and costars Eva Marie Saint and Martin Landau. Helen Mirren is the narrator, and Jeremy Northam provides the voice of Grant.

  4. 4Balanchine

    90 minJan 14, 2004

    A retrospective on the life and work of George Balanchine, a founder of American ballet.

  5. 5Judy Garland: By Myself

    90 minFeb 25, 2004

    A detailed examination of the celebrated vocalist's career, from her amazing successes to her self-doubts and personal problems.

  6. 6Henry Luce and Time-Life's America: A Vision of Empire

    90 minApr 28, 2004

  7. 7Hank Williams: Honky Tonk Blues

    90 minJun 23, 2004

    The brief but impressive career of the man most responsible for defining what is modern "country music".

  8. 8Julia! America's Favorite Chef

    57 minAug 18, 2004Now viewing

    Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.

Guest stars

Julia ChildSelf
Michael MurphySelf - Narrator (voice)
Jody AdamsSelf
Dan AykroydJulia Child (archive footage)
Simone BeckSelf (archive footage)
Paul ChildSelf (archive footage)
Geoffrey DrummondSelf
Judith JonesSelf
John F. KennedySelf (archive footage)
Corby KummerSelf
Russell MorashSelf
Jacqueline KennedySelf (archive footage)
Jacques PépinSelf
Ruth ReichlSelf
Laura ShapiroSelf
Jasper WhiteSelf