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I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet

2026 · 1 season

A sober, interview-driven rise-and-fall chronicle that coasts on nostalgia before turning uneasy and somber as the celebrated facade cracks.

Created by
Chris Johnson
Genres
Documentary
Overview
The meteoric rise and shocking downfall of America's most famous TV chef, The Frugal Gourmet's Jeff Smith, whose charm captivated millions—until it all came crashing down.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Celebrity, media, betrayal, power
Content
Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
Note
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Genres
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror1
    Humour3
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity6
    Emotional weight7

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Chris Johnson
    Written by
    Chris Johnson
    Starring
    Jeff Smith, Julia Child, Graham Kerr, Martin Yan, Kenneth Kantor
    Length
    1 seasons, 5 episodes, 57 min each
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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