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

Name: I Bid You Peace: The Rise & Fall of the Frugal Gourmet
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2026-01-23
Rating: 0
Cast: Jeff Smith, Julia Child, Graham Kerr, Martin Yan, Kenneth Kantor

1 season

5 episodes

Ended

Documentary

Plot Summary

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.

First Aired:January 23, 2026

Last Aired:January 23, 2026

Episode Runtime:57m

Created By:

Chris Johnson

Cast & Characters

Cast

Jeff Smith

Self

Julia Child

Self

Graham Kerr

Self

Martin Yan

Self

Kenneth Kantor

Narrator (voice)

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Seasons (1)

Miniseries

5 episodes

Aired: 2026

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.