Explore the advent of Food Television with James Beard

Season 31

James Beard played a key role in the very first food shows on television.

James Beard played a key role in the very first food shows on television. While he was a bit ahead of the curve and did not experience success right away, his show laid the groundwork for food television in the future.

AIR DATE 5/19/17

Now Playing

Explore the advent of Food Television with James Beard

Insight into James Beard's life as a gay man

James Beard as a Gastronomic Gigolo

How James Beard pioneered the farm-to-table movement

James Beard's mother was at the center of Portland's market.

Duff Goldman remembers his first James Beard recipe

Alice Waters remembers her early friendship with James Beard

Discovered the doll designed to look like James Beard

Chris Cosentino shares how he discovered James Beard's work

Now Playing

Explore the advent of Food Television with James Beard

Insight into James Beard's life as a gay man

James Beard as a Gastronomic Gigolo

How James Beard pioneered the farm-to-table movement

James Beard's mother was at the center of Portland's market.

Duff Goldman remembers his first James Beard recipe

About James Beard: American Masters

Experience a century of food through the life of one man, James Beard (1903-1985). A cookbook author, journalist, television celebrity and teacher, Beard helped to pioneer and expand the food media industry into the billion-dollar business it is today. Written and directed by Elizabeth Federici. Produced by Elizabeth Federici and Kathleen Squires.

Broadcast Dates

This show is not scheduled to air soon.

Top

To Top