The Mystery Chef is an American cooking show that aired on NBC from March 1, 1949 to June 29, 1949. It was one of NBC's first daytime programs.[1]
| The Mystery Chef | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Cooking |
| Presented by | John MacPherson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
Host John MacPherson prepared recipes on the show,[1] which was broadcast from 3 to 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesdays and Thursdays.[2]
The Mystery Chef was an adaptation of the radio program of the same name. It "encouraged women to take a break from their daytime soaps to develop sophisticated but manageable meals".[3]
References edit
- ^ a b TV Guide Guide to TV. Barnes & Noble. 2004. pp. 444. ISBN 0-7607-5634-1.
- ^ "Radio and Television: Milton Berle Returns to Texaco Video Show on Tuesday -- WNBT Starting Program". The New York Times. February 25, 1949. p. 46. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- ^ Newcomb, Horace (February 3, 2014). Encyclopedia of Television. Routledge. p. 585. ISBN 978-1-135-19472-7. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
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