"Dennis Spexet" > wrote in message
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> My local public TV station has been showing old French Chef episodes. I
> recorded some on my Tivo, and watched them this morning while having
> breakfast.
>
> It's been a really, really long time since I've seen them (at least 25
> years), so it was like watching them new again. What really struck me
> about the shows was their totally unpretentious nature, especially when
> compared to cooking shows of today.

I learned from Julia that it's sometimes OK (or necessary) to knock down a
half bottle of wine when you're cooking. :-)