James Beard's Legacy

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Feb. 12, 2011 Food & Drink

Susan Ungaro is the President of the James Beard Foundation. Beard was a legendary chef, cookbook author and TV chef.

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Harriet Ells, Bob Carlson, Gillian Ferguson, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Laryl Garcia

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