American Masters - Season 31 - Eps 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.
About American Masters

Title: American Masters
First Air Date: 1986-06-23
Last Air Date: 2025-02-21
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7.158/10 (from 19 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 40
Total Episodes: 301
Network: PBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Eagle Rock Entertainment, Thirteen
Synopsis
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.