American Masters

Season 31 Episode 4: James Beard: America’s First Foodie

Experience a century of food through the life of one man, James Beard (1903-1985). Dubbed the “Dean of American Cookery” by The New York Times, Beard was a Portland, Ore., native who loved and celebrated the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. He spoke of the importance of localism and sustainability long before those terms had entered the vernacular.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

40

Episodes:

311

Quality:

HD

Status:

Returning Series

First Air:

1986

IMDb:

7.3