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Blanche Knopf is a real person portrayed by Judith Light in the TV series Julia (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Coq Au Vin (season 1), they were 73 years old.
They appear in 8 episodes out of a total of 16 aired

Blanche Knopf

by Judith Light

character

Episodes8

  • 8.4
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    Coq Au Vin
    episode S1.E2 march 2022
    Facing mounting pressure from station executives, Julia struggles to figure out how to present a complicated recipe. Later, on-set flubs threaten the future of the show--and Julia's career.
  • 8.3
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    Petit Fours
    episode S1.E4 april 2022
    As WGBH reaps the rewards of their new star's efforts, a jealous rival threatens the station's burgeoning success. While Julia struggles with the price of fame, Paul begins to accept defeat, and Alice changes tack.
  • 8.2
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    Crepes Suzette
    episode S1.E5 april 2022
    In San Francisco, Julia tests the waters of her newfound celebrity status alongside celebrated chef James Beard, leaving a brooding Paul to question the true cost of his wife's fame.
  • 8.7
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    Foie Gras
    episode S1.E7 april 2022
    While in New York, Julia and the show receive both accolades and criticism. As Avis forges an unlikely friendship with Paul, Alice finds an unexpected connection of her own.
  • 8.6
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    Chocolate Souffle
    episode S1.E8 may 2022
    After suffering a terrible blow, Julia's future--and the fate of the show--hang in the balance.
  • 7.5
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    Loup en Croûte
    episode S2.E1 november 2023
    While butting heads with Simca over their cookbook, Julia takes inspiration from an exceptional meal. Avis escorts Russ to an eye-opening dinner party while Judith clashes with Blanche and Alice faces mounting pressure from the network.
  • 7.7
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    Chocolate Mousse
    episode S2.E4 november 2023
    Chocolate Mousse After returning to Boston, Julia finds herself at odds with her new director and Avis's new beau. Later, a run-in with an old colleague finds Julia fielding questions from the FBI.
  • 8.4
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    Shrimp and Grits
    episode S2.E7 december 2023
    After receiving an invitation from the White House, the WGBH crew travels down to the nation's capital for a chance to film inside the president's own kitchen.