Allegra's Window

Allegra's Window, a musical children's television series from the United States, originally ran on Nickelodeon's Nick Jr. programming block from October 24, 1994, through December 8, 1996. Reruns continued on the network until February 5, 1999, and the show later aired on Noggin from February 2, 1999, to April 6, 2003. The series centers on Allegra, a young puppet girl who is curious and imaginative, and it blends live actors, puppetry, and animation—a format reminiscent of *Sesame Street*. Its creators were Jan Fleming, John Hoffman, and Jim Jinkins (the latter also the creator of *Doug*). Two puppeteers from the show, Kathryn Mullen and Anthony Asbury, later performed Lionel and Leona Lion on the PBS series *Between the Lions*.

The show also produced a set of music videos that played during interstitials on Nick Jr. During the 2010s, the first season became available on iTunes and Amazon Video. On March 5, 2015, the entire series was added to Noggin's paid-subscription service at its launch.

**Synopsis** Each episode follows Allegra as she navigates the everyday highs and lows of being a little girl. She is joined by her older brother Rondo, her best friend Lindi (a yellow dog), a mischievous blue cat named Riff, and a green boy named Poco. Together, they explore their world with help from the adults in their neighborhood. Episodes conclude with Allegra sitting at her window, reflecting on what she has learned. Music is central to the series, with characters named after musical terms—including Lindi, Rondo, Riff, Poco, Reed, Miss Melody, Ellington, Encora, Sonata, Clef, Woofer, Aria, Tweeter, Flugie, and Vi. Segments also featured talking musical instruments living on the wall of Reed's Music Shop. Over 100 original songs were created for the show, overseen by musical director Don Sebesky.

The name "Allegra" was chosen after creator and executive producer Jan Fleming attended a dinner party at the home of London-based academics and met their youngest daughter, Allegra. That evening, she decided it would be a fitting name for the little girl at the center of her project.

**Characters** - **Allegra** (performed by Kathryn Mullen): The three-year-old title character, brave and still learning about the world beyond her home. She often encounters problems and relies on her friends for solutions.