The last episode of "Joyce Chen Cooks" aired on WGBH.
The final episode of "Joyce Chen Cooks" aired on February 27, 1967, concluding a groundbreaking series that brought authentic Chinese cooking to mainstream American television. Over its 26-episode run, Joyce Chen reshaped the culinary landscape, providing not only recipes but also cultural context, culinary insights, and a bridge between East and West that challenged and expanded American culinary norms. This series continued influencing new generations of chefs and media personalities seeking to present diverse culinary traditions.