♪♪
[ Indistinct conversations ]
♪♪
There you go.
[ Indistinct conversations, telephone ringing ]
Man: First floor, right off the staircase.
Has anyone seen my stapler?
Okay. Uh,
"State House Rules." Where are we?
Doing great. We got a nice lineup.
Did you get the mayor?
Not yet, but we're working on it.
I want the mayor, Roger.
Make it happen. Make me happy.
I'm Roland.
That's what I -- Yes, alright.
I think that's all, friends and neighbors.
Whoa! Whoa. Uh, synaptic misfire.
Almost forgot the most important thing.
Where are we with "The French Chef"?
It's been three days.
Oh.
Um...
Right.
Look, yeah.
I know.
What do you know?
The show.
She's not a professional.
Uh-huh.
I mean, "A" for effort, right?
At least it didn't cost us too much.
[ Light laughter ]
I liked it.
You did?
I did.
He liked it. And Tilly loved it.
She made the coq au vin --
[ Chuckling ] Is that how you say it? It sounds dirty.
But she hasn't been able to stop talking
about Julia Child with her friends.
Hunter -- [ Scoffs ] Now, it's not polished, Hunter -- [ Scoffs ] Now, it's not polished,
but that's our job, to figure out what it is,
and I'm intrigued.
Go draw up the numbers
and let's see if this thing has legs.
Uh, hang on. Hang on. Hang on.
[ Clears throat ] I'm -- I'm confused.
[ Chuckles ] We all saw the same pilot, right?
You really want to choose that
over something like "The Advocates"?
I mean --
Does this plot thicken?
Hunter, Hunter, with the fire and the move,
do we really have the financial flexibility to be wrong here?
[ Sighs ] The funny thing about being wrong, Russ,
is that right up until you realize it,
it feels exactly the same as being right.
[ Chuckles ]
I don't think you're going to regret this, Mr. Fox.
I'll also say that Tilly's cooking
usually makes me sad and fearful,
but that meal was divine.
I slept like a baby afterwards.
There's wine in the sauce, sir.
Now, that's true, Rodney,
but either way, I'm compelled.
So off we go.
[ Telephones ringing, indistinct conversations ]
[ Calculator clacking ]
These are the revised weekend schedules.
Russ: Wait.
Don't go.
Here.
The numbers for your blessed Croque Madame.
Okay, well...
maybe they don't need to be this high.
Really? Because we still need to build a kitchen,
and even if it's the cheapest kitchen in Boston,
that's still three-quarters of our budget right there.
Well, what if we were able to take --
And we can't pay Julia, let alone support staff.
Hell, with those numbers, we can't even afford food.
You are trying to kill this.
It's not tenable.
I don't care what Tilly wants.
Hunter's a bottom-line guy, and after you itemize these costs --
Yes, but we are looking for something
that audiences want to watch. You heard Hunter.
People want to watch her.
I'm sorry,
but the numbers are the numbers.
I'll let Hunter know.
Fine, but you're the one telling her.
She worked incredibly hard, Russ.
Call her in and give her an explanation.
[ "La Donna E Mobile" playing ]
♪♪
♪ La donna è mobile qual piuma al vento ♪
♪ Muta d'accento e di pensiero ♪
♪ Sempre un amabile ♪
♪ Leggiadro viso, in pianto o in riso ♪
Julia: Well, if they say "yes," the show could be for men, too.
It's for anyone who likes to cook.
And eat, so, voilà.
Medium rare for you, Paul.
Hockey puck for Pop.
Thank you, dear.
But, uh, cooking on TV?
Is that a thing people do now?
Oh, it is, Pop.
It certainly is.
John, may I offer you some wine?
Ah, no.
Julia, bring me another beer.
We finished them with lunch.
Try Paul's red. It goes very well with the meat.
What are they paying you for this kind of thing?
Well, I'm not sure yet.
What's the business model down there?
Do they even have a business model for public television?
Well, that's a good question.
Who's talking upsides? I don't know. Who's talking upsides? I don't know.
Well, what do you know?
John --
All I know is that they've called me in
for a meeting with the producers.
Now, I'm hoping that's a good sign.
Pop, I'm being very clear-eyed about this.
To be honest, I had my doubts about the whole thing.
But then they saw what you can do.
C'est pourquoi ils ont appelé avec cette bonne nouvelle.
Oh, well, I certainly hope so.
Mmm.
♪ E di pensier ♪
♪ E ♪
Mm.
♪♪
♪ Pensier ♪
So she left Europe to do a cooking show,
but, uh, what about you?
As we all know, John, times change.
New administration, new rules.
The foreign service became a young man's game.
Ah.
So, uh, what are you doing now?
Painting, Dad.
He's making art.
Ah.
Cambridge is a -- is a thriving town.
I'm finding plenty of ways to keep busy.
Keep busy? [ Chuckles ]
Most grown men I know keep busy by working.
Well, we're certainly glad you're still working, Pop.
It took this business trip
to finally get you east of the Mississippi.
Don't remind me.
And can you admit that you like the house?
Oh, I do. It's beautiful.
A very solid house. And good for the price.
Yes, we were very grateful for the help.
I did notice, coming in,
the gutters on the south side,
they could use some tending to.
Well, okey-dokey.
Easy-peasy. [ Chuckles ]
Paul, I know you're keeping busy,
but would it be a violation of your early retirement
and your delicate hands to tend to the needs of your house?
♪♪
Oh, you. Stop it.
♪♪
Sweetie, you okay?
Julia, I -- I wasted a '55 Bordeaux
on a man with no taste or curiosity.
Let's just go to bed.
Well, you certainly didn't waste it on me.
And after drinking that extra glass,
I feel a little like the farmer's daughter.
[ Laughs ]
Randy and amorous.
[ Chuckles ]
I did not choose to retire.
He has no idea what happened or how these things work.
And then to have to relive the humiliation all over again
through those questions.
Delicate hands, Julia. Really?
I practice judo twice a week. These hands are lethal weapons!
Shh.
[ Sighs ]
You can't take him seriously.
He has a sour word for everyone.
I've finally come to terms with civilian life,
and -- and with what this new phase means for us,
and he comes in --
Your father just knows
how to make me feel very small very fast.
Well, it's his gift.
He's just angry and --
And old.
Yes. When did that happen?
It's almost like overnight, he's turned into this old man
he never used to be.
I'd love to be working. You know that.
No, no.
Don't do that. Don't undervalue what you do
and what we have.
If this meeting goes well --
Of course it's going to go well.
This isn't the foreign service.
They don't call you in to fire you.
Nothing's a done deal yet, but if it does go well,
we'll be making this show together,
and I wouldn't be able to do it without you, Paul.
And I am going to work you to the bone.
Mm.
[ Chuckles ] Farmer's daughter, you said? [ Chuckles ] Farmer's daughter, you said?
[ Clicks tongue ] Giddy up.
Mm.
[ Chuckling ]
♪♪
[ Sighs ]
But it's just a numbers game, and at the end of the day,
the station can't afford it.
Oh, shit.
Yeah. We're sad.
Is this because of the pilot?
I know things got a bit lawless.
No, Julia, not at all.
Making television is chaotic.
We are all used to that.
And you should know that Hunter is a big advocate of the show.
This decision is purely a financial one.
Mm-hmm. We tried to wrestle the numbers into submission,
but the -- the cold, hard truth is that they don't add up.
The costs are too considerable.
Yeah.
How considerable?
Uh, I mean...
Well, I could build you a set,
but then we'd have to worry about covering food, and labor,
and --
and it's a lot.
Mucho. Hmm?
Well, what's a lot?
Yeah. [ Clears throat ]
I can do that.
Excuse me? Yes, I'll pay for it. Excuse me? Yes, I'll pay for it.
I'll cover those costs.
Look, I-I know you're disappointed --
Oh, no, no. No, I'm not disappointed.
This is actually exciting.
If money is our only concern, I won't let it stand in our way.
Now -- Now, look --
Julia, this is wonderful. No -- Julia, this is wonderful. No --
But you're -- you're sure?
Hmm?
Yes!
Let's do it.
John: And then she fell down the stairs,
skinned both knees... Oh, my goodness.
...and landed right at the feet of Father Wilson
with her skirt over her head.
Yes, alright, Pop.
So yes, class clown indeed.
But always everyone's favorite wingman.
Well, wingman no more.
Love, this time, you're the pilot.
Of her pilot.
♪♪
Uh, let me ask you something.
You're a reasonable, reasonably attractive woman
of a certain age. Aren't you sweet? of a certain age. Aren't you sweet?
Would you be prancing around a kitchen set?
On a television? Okay, okay.
No, no, I'm -- I'm proud of you. It's just that I think --
Julia is a natural performer.
If I had half her charm, I could rule the world.
And speaking of charm,
who wants to make a toast? Not you, John.
Oh, Paul, no.
And caviar is on the way.
It's just too extravagant, honey.
Nonsense. We're celebrating.
We certainly are.
And I would just like to say,
I have had many, many doubts along the way.
But I was wrong about the cookbook,
and I hope that I'm wrong
about this television program, as well.
♪♪
Darling?
Excuse me for a moment.
♪♪
Oh.
Sweetie.
[ Sighs ]
Your father's got some very sharp claws.
Oh, please, he's been giving those toasts
since I was in the crib. I don't care about that.
What bothers me is that Paul went full high gussy
and ordered a $100 bottle of champagne.
We're celebrating. Yes, and caviar? We're celebrating. Yes, and caviar?
Does he think we're the damn Vanderbilts?
Julia!
I said yes.
I said yes, Avis, and I don't know what I was thinking
or how I'm going to pull this off,
and I barely looked at the numbers, and I agreed,
and I said to my father I wouldn't say yes to anything
without knowing what's entailed, but he's right!
I'm an irresponsible clown who doesn't think ahead --
Slow down. Slow down.
What are you talking about?
Well, WGBH picked up the show,
but they can't afford to produce it,
so if I want it made, I have to figure out a way
to cover food and labor,
and then I have to do it for 26 episodes.
And I have some of my own money, but it's not enough,
and if I tell Paul what's going on, he'll just...
think I'm crazy, and I am crazy.
If they want the show, they should pay,
but the problem is --
Yes, I know what the problem is.
I want to do it.
I don't care if it is nuts or a terrible business decision.
And I supposed I don't even care that I'd be lying to my husband.
I want it more than anything, Avis.
Alright then.
Let's do it.
I'm early. I know.
I was just too excited. I couldn't stay home.
No, come in. Where's the baby? No, come in. Where's the baby?
I thought I'd be seeing that little bunny.
She's in the living room, napping in her carriage,
and I hope she never wakes up.
Ha! Oh, Dorothy!
Today. I hope she never wakes up today.
My kingdom for a nanny.
This is Norman's second time around,
so the baby's my project.
Don't let a middle-aged man impregnate you.
There are strings.
Well, we're very happy you're here,
and it's wonderful of you to help.
You're happy? When Avis called and said
that you were holding cooking classes for extra cash,
I just about hit the ceiling.
These women are gonna fall sideways for this,
Julia, really.
Oh, hello. I didn't realize we were entertaining.
I thought I mentioned it.
Uh, you certainly didn't.
And, uh, I hate to be rude, ladies --
You? Rude?
But I'll -- I'll need you to vacate for a little while.
I-I thought you were going to WGBH today.
That's tomorrow. First, I need to take measurements
to pass along to the set builders.
We can't have that kitchen we had last time.
Oh, right, of course. It's just --
Well, I have some women coming over for a cooking class.
A cooking class? Why on God's green Earth
would you be teaching now?
We need to be focused on the show.
[ Footsteps ]
Dad! There are ladies present.
Well, good. Can one of them make me a cup of coffee?
Do you really have time for this?
This -- This doesn't make much sense to me.
Darling --
Paul, the classes are for publicity.
These women will be her base, and the audience
is the most important ingredient in a cooking show.
Oh, see what I did? Ingredient.
I get it. Keep your day job, Avis.
You'll have to do this another time.
Uh -- We start in an hour, Uh -- We start in an hour,
and there is a lot to prep.
Many a chocolate mousse will be mixed on that stove,
and do you know what "desserts" spelled backwards is?
"Stressed."
And we don't want that for Julia, do we?
♪♪
Julia: A lot of technique and a little bit of magic
go a long way.
I simply loved teaching in Paris,
so I can't tell you how excited I am
to share the wonders of la cuisine --
Oh! I'm sorry, my dear. I was --
[ Women chuckling ]
To share the wonders of la cuisine française here at home.
Would you mind for a moment?
If you'd just take that. Violet: Oh, not at all. If you'd just take that. Violet: Oh, not at all.
Just go right to the edge of the stove.
Yeah. Perfect.
So, let's roll up our sleeves and marshal our wits
and dive in.
Oh, very good. [ All laughing ]
[ Timer dings ]
Now we want to add more butter.
And remember, we want it cold.
Don't be shy. There's more in the fridge.
One second.
Oh. Excuse me. Excuse me. Sorry, sorry, I -- Oh. Excuse me. Excuse me. Sorry, sorry, I --
No, I -- Okay! [ Laughs ]
Okay. [ Chuckles ]
And a little sprinkle of flour.
[ Timer dings ]
Just use your paring knife
to cut along the outer edge
of the shrimp's back.
[ Murmurs indistinctly ] Just...
♪♪
Oh.
Golly.
That's perfect.
[ Chuckles ]
Now...
♪♪
[ Timer dings ]
♪♪
I'm a Tiger, too.
[ Timer dings ]
Oh, I bet you are.
Pop?
[ Timer dings ]
♪♪
[ Laughter ]
♪♪
[ Women scream, laugh ]
♪♪
Well, that was fun!
[ Laughter ]
[ Timer dings ]
Woman: Delicious. [ Indistinct conversations ] Woman: Delicious. [ Indistinct conversations ]
-Oh, cheers. -Cheers.
-Yes.
This is the mock-up I'm giving to Russ.
Oh, that's lovely, sweetheart.
Don't you have to write your outline for Russ tonight?
I just don't understand why you're doing all this.
We need to get him out of her hair.
[ Snoring ]
He nodded off.
I have to get her home, but tell Julia
it was so nice having something to do again.
I will. Since Rosie's been born,
my brain has been pudding.
But after today, as crazy as it was,
I might go home tonight and work on my dissertation.
Well, look at that.
Mwah.
Ah. Thank you so much.
Thank you. Thank you.
That was just like arts and crafts.
Oh.
Thank you.
Do you think shrimp is an aphrodisiac?
Mrs. Child?
Oh, it's Julia, dear, please.
Oh, uh, Julia. Um, my name is Babe,
and, uh, I just wanted to say, um,
my mother died earlier this year,
and, um, I've been very low.
My husband hasn't known how to, uh --
Well, it's been hard.
But today was the first day that I felt like my old self,
so thank you.
Oh, no, Babe. Thank you.
That means so much to me.
Yeah. Well, I can't wait to tell my friends
and watch the show. [ Chuckles ]
Thank you.
Have a good one. Good night. Have a good one. Good night.
[ Door shuts ]
Avis: Well, we got through that.
We did.
I'll stay and clean.
Oh, no, no, no. You -- You go.
You've done more than enough.
And take a bottle of wine with you.
I'll just straighten up here
and get started on the next episode.
Well, we made just enough, if it's any consolation.
Was just enough, huh?
To the penny.
Then I'll need to do this every week.
It looks that way.
Oh, alright, then.
At least we made Babe laugh.
There's that.
Yeah.
Who's Babe?
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Julia: And then what's really nice is that in Episode 6 --
This is all you have for me?
Is that not enough?
No, it's not enough.
You only submitted 12 recipes. We need 26.
We're doing 26 episodes, remember?
Okay, 26. Got it.
And they need to be organized.
I don't want a babble of recipes with no methodology.
Russ? These counters won't work.
They're too low for Julia's height.
I gave specific measurements.
Talk to the guys with the hammers.
This is the schedule.
This is what we have to do every week.
Script three days in advance on Mondays.
Run-through on Tuesday.
Food shopping and tech rehearsals on Wednesdays.
We shoot Thursday.
Editing begins on Fridays.
Oh, my. Okay.
And you will need to think about how the season is structured.
Structured? Like --
Like which recipes come when.
Oh, structured. Yes, of course.
I know what that is. [ Sighs ]
The -- The spacing isn't right for the dishwasher.
That all has to shift over!
Our knowledge of television is only two months old.
Between you and me, we just got our first TV.
We're lucky to have you, Russ.
Yeah. Well... we'll see.
And uh, Russ, I think we'll need another foot
between the island and the sink.
Like, I said, talk to those guys over there.
I've got to get to the set of "I've Been Reading."
Just wonderful.
Alright, you "guys over there," come here.
Come here. Come here.
Just -- These dimensions are all wrong.
Just follow my lead. Someone put a thumb right there.
Right there.
So, satisfy your inner scoundrel
and hie thee to the nearest bookseller to purchase
"Whoresons and Pizzles: The Art of the Shakespearean Insult."
Clarence, thank you so much for joining us.
Thank you for having me, Albert.
Until next week, dear friends and readers,
I am your host, Professor Albert Duhamel.
Audentes fortuna iuvat.
And we're out. [ Bell rings ] And we're out. [ Bell rings ]
Um, sorry, folks. Don't mean to interrupt.
Albert, looking good up there. Where's Morash?
I went over to "The French Chef" to find you.
Love the set, by the way. It'll be beautiful.
Well, I have to be here for tapings.
Oh, no. No. No, no, no, you don't.
I want to get Julia moving. I don't need you here.
This show can run itself.
What did you just say?
It's a figure of speech, Albert.
But I'm confident the legs over here are strong.
Well, you can't take Russ.
I'm sorry to spring this on everyone,
but this is where we are.
Russ, you're with Julia.
Albert, uh, you'll get Richard as your new producer.
Well, who in holy Christmas is Richard?
He can't be my producer.
[ Through speakers ] He's right. I can't.
I don't read.
Alright, uh, well --
Alice? Hm?
Do you read?
W-Wonderful. Uh, you can stay and assist these fine gentlemen.
Hunter, we should talk more about this.
Mm, my circus, my clowns.
Thanks for being accommodating, folks.
Can't wait to see what we come up with.
I will not be upstaged by a quiche.
Uh, well, we won't let that happen, Albert.
You think you have what it takes to be my producer?
I will certainly try.
Splendid.
Get me Nabokov.
Roland: Yeah, Alice.
Get him Nabokov.
Who's Nabokov?
♪♪
[ Door unlocking ]
Virginia: Sweetie. Sweetie, don't be scared.
It's me. I'm using my key.
Mom, what are you doing here?
That key is for emergencies only.
Now, I know you told me you were busy tonight.
But there was a sale at Filene's --
That's an emergency --
And I couldn't not pick you up some bras,
because that one I saw underneath your blouse
last week was so dingy. Thank you.
And I can't have my child in the streets looking raggedy.
And I also brought you some leftovers.
And on my way here, I ran into Henry Jones.
Hmm. Who is so nice. Hmm. Who is so nice.
But did you know he sweats out the top of his head
when he eats spicy food?
I don't need dinner. I cooked.
Excuse me.
These hands made that quiche from scratch.
Oh, someone thinks she's doing something!
Can you make another one for the church's toy drive on Sunday?
I can't Sunday. I have to work. [ Sighs ] Alice. I can't Sunday. I have to work. [ Sighs ] Alice.
When Philip is at the office all night,
you don't give him a hard time.
When Fred and Sam are busy, you don't say boo to them.
That's because they're married.
I don't have to worry about them.
You don't have to worry about me.
Oh, yes, I do.
Have you been dating? No, Mom. Have you been dating? No, Mom.
I've been reading.
Well, being up to your eyebrows in Norman Mailer
is no way to spend your youth.
Okay. That's all I'm gonna say.
No, it's not. You need to be ready
and available for opportunities.
The Lord can't find a parked car.
What does that even mean?
Excuse me. Steer.
I meant the Lord can't steer a parked car.
You have to have a full tank of gas
and be in drive, ready for action.
Join Dottie's bowling team with me.
Mom, I am trying to work on some important things right now,
and it doesn't make me feel good when you say
that my life is meaningless just because I'm single.
Ah, ah, uh, okay. Okay.
Oh, uh, come on.
Honey.
I just...
want you happy, tootsie.
Is there anything Daddy and I can do
to help with the workload?
That depends. Do either of you know Philip Roth?
No. But I do know Harold Roth from the pharmacy,
and his son just got back from Brown,
and Harold said he'd love to make an introduction.
Unbelievable.
Oh, come on.
[ Murmuring ] Sauté the bacon in oil.
[ Knock on door ] Julia. [ Knock on door ] Julia.
Dry the beef in paper towels.
Sweetheart.
Oh, I'm sorry. My head's a scrambled egg.
Russ is -- He's a tough teacher, I'm realizing.
Mm.
Um, you know how we say,
"He who loves the rose
must respect the thorn"? Mm.
I think I have the best possible news
at the worst possible time.
I got a call from, uh, Antoine? You know him?
His -- His gallery's underneath my -- my judo dojo?
Yes, okay.
Well, it looks like one of his artists
fell through for an upcoming show.
Oh, Paul.
And he wondered
if I might want to have a showing of my work.
Oh, my goodness!
I know. It's -- It's terrible timing
with your show getting started,
and I worry I-I'd be leaving when you're underwater
with all this work and -- and your silly cooking classes --
Oh, don't be a lunatic.
This is wonderful news.
Are you sure?
I -- If I did do it, I promise
I-I wouldn't take my eye off the ball with you.
Paul, your art must be your priority now.
Okay.
You can call that Antoine
and tell him oui.
A thousand times oui.
Okay.
[ Insects chirping ]
Oh. Oh, Pop, I'm sorry.
Did I wake you? No, no.
I haven't been sleeping so well lately.
"A difference between..."
[ Typewriter clacking ]
"In your mouth." [ Typewriter dings ] "In your mouth." [ Typewriter dings ]
"Of the oven."
Mm.
Here's to those who wish us well.
And those who don't can go to hell.
Ahh.
[ Sighs ]
So this is the TV show?
Yeah, hopefully.
Making a single episode is one thing,
but an entire season?
I feel like I don't know what the heck I'm doing.
Well, never mind with all that head-clutching nonsense.
You put one foot in front of the other.
How did you grandfather open his first bank in Illinois?
Brick by brick.
And how did I build the ranch house in Montecito?
Board by board.
Alright, then. There you go.
Cup by cup, Julia.
Hm.
What the hell is that word?
Boeuf. Boeuf.
It means beef.
Well, why don't they just say that?
[ Typewriter clacking ]
[ Typewriter dings ]
Julia: But then first I found myself wondering,
should we prepare the bacon ahead of time?
Or since we have the sink,
should I simmer the rind and bacon on-camera?
Oh! Heavens.
It works.
Indeed, it does.
So many details.
It's marvelous how the pieces come together.
Makes me so excited for what we can do,
and I can't wait to share my little tricks and trade secrets.
And I was thinking, I can show Americans
how to clean mushrooms, which they don't know how to do.
And that would be good in Episode 13,
when we do veal scallops in mushroom sauce.
And this episode, oh, Russ, you --
♪♪
Russ?
Yeah? What is it?
I was just wondering if you liked that idea.
Of me removing the bacon rind before boiling the water?
[ Indistinct conversations, hammering ]
Uh-huh.
[ Knock on door ] Well? [ Knock on door ] Well?
I-I haven't heard from anyone yet.
I thought you were my producer.
I am, Albert, and I can call people,
but I can't make them call me back.
And it might be a little difficult
to secure an interview with Nabokov
now that he's moved to Switzerland.
Have you seen Julia's set?
With that sink?
I could get you some more f-ferns.
She gets running water, and I'm stuck with Roland!
There's nothing behind the eyes.
Well, you still have me.
♪♪
[ Indistinct conversations ]
♪♪
[ Scoffs ]
Unbelievable.
♪♪
Bobby Odell's directing a play.
Oh, gosh.
I haven't heard that name in a long time.
Yeah.
What's the play?
It doesn't matter. He's a hack.
Bobby was, what, three years below me at B.U.?
And now he's doing all this work?
It's a sign.
It has to be.
I need to quit my job.
Oh. I see.
Because here's the thing, honey --
I'm dying at the station.
I can't get anything I want off the ground.
And I know being an artist, truly pursuing it,
is a sacrifice,
but this is the time to give directing a real shot,
because otherwise, Julia?
This can't be my life.
I need more.
Good. I-I have more for you.
I'm pregnant.
Dr. Jenkins called this afternoon.
I know that work is hard, but, I don't know,
maybe it'll be easier when you have a little bundle of joy
to come home to, crying and screaming and pooping
and keeping you up all night.
[ Both laugh ]
[ Chuckles ] We're having a baby?
Yeah. We are.
So can you hang in there?
[ Sighs ]
And, I don't know, maybe give me a hug?
Come here. Come here.
Of course. Come here. Come here.
Come here. Of course.
Of course.
♪♪
Mm! Thank you.
Well, you're going to heaven.
When my father stayed with us,
I went right out of my fucking mind.
Oh, Dad likes you. Oh. Oh, Dad likes you. Oh.
Wanted you to come to lunch with us today.
[ Both chuckle ]
I was grocery shopping with Dorothy.
You're all set with boeuf bourguignon for this week
and for class on Sunday.
Oh, great. Uh-huh.
Your troops are on it.
Yes, well, your general is not.
Oh, Avis, I don't know if I can do all this.
You can.
Your next script's not due until Monday.
When do I write it?
Saturday.
Well, when do I sleep?
Oh. Well,
at least you don't have Paul underfoot this weekend.
How are he and Antoine getting along?
Oh, Avis DeVoto!
[ Laughs ]
Antoine Lawrence is a very old friend
with very good taste who owes me a favor.
Oh, my goodness. I'm a terrible person.
First lying to my husband about my show
and then lying to him again about his show.
Oh --
Don't pick that up.
And don't beat yourself up.
Antoine loved Paul's work.
He was happy to give him a chance.
You see, I want to do all this, I do,
but I may be at the end of my rope.
And the teaching is just too much.
And there's a limit to what I can ask of you and Dorothy.
We're happy to do it.
But Dorothy needs a babysitter.
I feel like I'm taking advantage.
And Antoine, good taste notwithstanding,
I'm still lying to my husband.
Whether you tell Paul or not, you still need the money,
and he's far too proud to let you foot the bill yourself.
So in this case, my dear,
the truth will not set you free.
Are you sure? [ Sighs ]
My advice is, stop this yakky yak and enjoy the ride.
And finish what's left of your butter pecan.
Leave it to you to find the one ice cream
actually made with butter.
And you're the one eating rocky road,
which may be prescient.
[ Birds chirping ]
♪♪
Julia: Paulski,
can I borrow your brain for just a moment
and ask for help?
What do you think of these edits?
I need to get the changes to Russ for the tech rehearsal.
Well, I'm all yours if you'll help me figure out
how to arrange these pieces.
I'm trying to tell a story,
but I don't think I've cracked it yet.
Oh.
Right-o.
♪♪
[ Gasps ]
Running water.
What the fuck?
[ Both laugh ]
That's exactly what I said.
You two. [ Clears throat ]
Ladies.
Sergeant Morash. [ Chuckles ] Sergeant Morash. [ Chuckles ]
Alright, alright, alright. Let's get started.
[ Bell ringing ] Chaz: Okay, everybody. [ Bell ringing ] Chaz: Okay, everybody.
First positions for rehearsal!
Let's get ready to, uh, get ready.
Okay, Julia, let's start with the pot on the burner
and take it off the heat, remove the lid, give a taste,
and then put it in the top oven.
Jim, can you bring your camera in here?
Avis and Dorothy, why don't we keep you behind the counter
until she goes to the oven? Got it. until she goes to the oven? Got it.
Julia.
I like those recipes you submitted.
Oh, good. A thought --
Instead of structuring the season like a meal,
appetizers followed by entrees then desserts,
let's toggle between courses
so we don't have five soup episodes in a row.
Oh, that's stupendous thinking, Russ.
Avis, you have those onions?
Yes.
Peeled and unpeeled
and...
cooked. Great.
Now, Julia, I need you here but looking into camera 2
as you cut through the slices of beef.
And, Avis, you can trick out the cooked onions
as the camera's tight on Julia.
Like magic. Exactly.
So, I-I was thinking --
What is it?
Which camera is which?
That was the problem I had during the damned pilot.
Yes, it was,
so let's make this a little more clear for you.
I stole these from the set of "Karate Kats."
Maybe they'll help? Oh, yes! Maybe they'll help? Oh, yes!
Friends! Little friends to talk to.
This is Binky. Binky.
He'll be your friend until you go for that cutting board.
After that, you'll be with Boochie.
Boochie. He'll be your main man Boochie. He'll be your main man
until you start on the mushrooms.
Oh, Russ, I have so much to learn.
[ Sighs ] Yes, you do.
[ High-pitched ] But that's what rehearsal's for.
[ Laughs ] Oh, holy Moses, I'm going to get this.
Alright, folks, let's take it from the top
and give it a go with food.
No, I -- Before -- Before we begin,
I just want to thank you all for taking this ride with me.
To have this opportunity at my age is --
Everyone's working so hard.
I can't believe how lucky I am.
I'm going to swing for the fences on every single show,
and regardless of what happens,
at least there will always be leftovers.
Yeah.
[ Applause ]
Albert: Alice! My fern!
[ Indistinct conversations ]
[ Paul humming ]
May I?
Please.
Ah.
So that's how you paint a pomegranate.
How much would someone pay for something like that?
Well, I tend to
leave the business concerns to other people.
Ah.
The art and the expression,
they're the -- They're what get my attention.
I got to tell you, Paul, words like "art" and "expression"
send me right to the crapper.
It's funny. I didn't think you could turn a hobby
into a career at your age.
But then, what do I know?
I didn't get into it for the money.
Of course you didn't.
Well, I suppose every man must have his arena.
Evidently, this is yours.
[ Clears throat ]
Is there anything else I can help you with, John?
Uh, no. No, I'm driving into Boston
to meet with an associate.
I should get moving. Take me five hours to find parking.
I know what you're thinking.
I know what you mean, and it's not true.
What am I thinking, Paul?
That I married Julia for her money.
Why else?
♪♪
How sad that you can't see what I see.
♪♪
Well?
Alice: Julia, it looks wonderful.
Oh, Alice, come see. It works!
Oh, I've heard all about the running water from Albert.
Oh, is that where you've been. With Duke?
I've missed you. We've all missed you.
Paul was ready to send out the search brigade.
I was pulled off your show.
Yes, I know. I heard.
I have found that I've had the most success
when I've figured out how to make myself
absolutely necessary and indispensable.
For such a talent as you, dear Alice,
I can't imagine that being too difficult.
[ Grunts ]
Oh. [ Groaning ]
[ Exhaling sharply ]
Ham and pickle, no crust, no mustard.
[ Sighs ]
Thank you, dear.
[ Exhales sharply ]
You okay, Big John?
Oh, yeah. I'm fine.
Um, I was gonna drop this in the mail,
but, uh, now I can save a stamp this month.
Well, thanks, Pop.
You sure you can't stay?
You'd get to watch the show being taped.
You'd be my very first live audience.
No, I'm sorry. I really need to get down
to my meetings in New York.
Business is business.
Well, you should know all about that by now,
what with everything you've got on your plate.
Yes, I feel like you and Gramps,
taking big risks and...
this leap of faith.
[ Chuckles ] You're your father's daughter now, are you?
I am.
Let's not let another year go by.
I'm going to be sad when you go.
It's been such a nice visit.
It certainly was.
Phila and I will look forward to your next trip out west.
And if you wanted to come alone, that would be even better.
[ Both chuckle ]
Dad?
Yeah?
Oh, it's nothing.
Can I give you a hand?
I'm alright.
Why won't you let me help you?
We're all here to help. [ Chuckles ]
Julia.
Be a lady?
Be a lady.
I am a lady, Dad. Just not your type.
And that's okay.
You always gave me everything I needed,
and I love you for that.
Well, good.
And I need one more thing.
♪♪
[ Indistinct conversations ]
♪♪
Like Jayne Mansfield.
Oh! [ Chuckles ]
Isn't she a Playboy bunny?
It's never too late, love.
I agree. Beautiful.
Thank you.
Maybe on Sunday
we can celebrate with some champagne on the pier.
We have class on Sunday.
No, we don't. I've found a way
to cover expenses for the show.
And I'm paying for a babysitter.
Oh, I couldn't.
Oh, you can, and you shall.
Woman: Julia, we need you.
Alright, crazy kids,
let's give this a try!
[ Indistinct conversations ]
Everybody in positions, please.
One moment, please.
Very nervous.
Don't be nervous, darling, whatever happens.
[ Whispering indistinctly ]
Thank you. Mm-hmm.
Here we go with Episode 1.
[ Bell ringing ]
Talk to Binky. Talk to Binky.
Talk to Binky.
And quiet on set, please!
We're ready in 5, 4, 3...
[ Ding ] Welcome to "The French Chef." [ Ding ] Welcome to "The French Chef."
I'm Julia Child.
♪ Things look swell, things look great ♪
♪ Gonna have the whole world on a plate ♪
♪ Starting here, starting now ♪
♪ Honey, everything's comin' up roses ♪
♪ Clear the decks, clear the tracks ♪
♪ We got nothing to do but relax ♪
♪ Blow a kiss, take a bow ♪
♪ Honey, everything's comin' up roses ♪
♪ Now's our inning ♪
♪ Stand the world on its ear ♪
♪ Set it spinning ♪
♪ That'll be just the beginning ♪
♪ Curtain up, light the lights ♪
♪ We got nothin' to hit but the heights ♪
♪ We'll be swell, we'll be great ♪
♪ I can tell, just you wait ♪
♪ That lucky star I talk about is due ♪
♪ Honey, everything's coming up roses ♪
♪ For me and for you ♪
♪♪