Plot Synopsis

When Julia Child's seminal show THE FRENCH CHEF debuted in 1963, little did anyone know that she would change the way Americans thought about cooking forever. With her distinctive voice and infectious passion for French cuisine, she demystified classic dishes and empowered and inspired millions of home cooks and professional chefs. In DISHING WITH JULIA CHILD, nine of today's most respected chefs -- Jose Andres, Rick Bayless, Carla Hall, Vivian Howard, Sara Moulton, Jacques Pepin, Eric Ripert, Marcus Samuelsson and Martha Stewart -- gather together to screen -- and delight in -- favorite episodes of Child's iconic show. As they watch, they share personal reminiscences, anecdotes and a few laughs as they discuss the immeasurable impact she had on their lives, careers and the American food scene. On Friday, April 3, 2020 from 10-11pm (check local listings), PBS premiered back-to-back half-hour episodes:

"The Whole Fish Story" (10pm): Jose Andres and Eric Ripert are amazed by Julia Child's hands-on treatment of a whole fish, how much information she conveys in the show and her ability to work without any retakes

"The Good Loaf" (10:30pm): Vivian Howard, Marcus Samuelsson, Carla Hall and Sara Moulton follow Julia Child's breadmaking recipes for classic pain de mie and a raisin bread, highlighting her role in reorienting people's perception of food.