Bobino (TV series)
A Quebec children's show about a man and his puppet sister.
Bobino is a Quebec French language children's television show produced in Quebec and broadcast on Radio-Canada from 1957 to 1985. The series centered on the kind gentleman Bobino, played by Guy Sanche, and his puppet sister Bobinette. It is notable for its long run and for featuring characters that never appeared on screen but interacted through visual or audible cues.
Quick Facts
- Runtime
- 12 minutes per episode live action, 12 minutes cartoons
- Creator
- Guy Sanche
- Producer
- Société Radio-Canada
- Starring
- Guy Sanche
- Paule Bayard (1961-1973)
- Christine Lamer (1973-1985)
- Country
- Canada
- Network
- SRC
- First aired
- 23 May 1957
- Last aired
- 14 June 1985
Facts from the source article.
History
Bobino was created in 1957 when Guy Sanche began hosting and presenting animated shorts. The show was initially unscripted, and Sanche invented imaginary characters such as Camério, the personification of the camera, and Gustave, a ghost created when a stage operator dropped keys during live filming. In 1959, Michel Cailloux joined to write scenarios, introducing new characters including Bobinette and Giovanni in 1980. Paule Bayard voiced and handled Bobinette until she became gravely ill in 1973; Christine Lamer took over the role at the end of the 1972–1973 season. Radio-Canada ended the show in 1985 amid protests, as Sanche's health was deteriorating. Sanche died of cancer three years later.
Format
The show focused on interactions between Bobino and Bobinette, who either devised pranks on her brother or got into trouble from which Bobino rescued her, often imparting a lesson. Live action segments were divided into three acts separated by two animated shorts, including episodes of Paddington, the original French version of The Magic Roundabout, and serializations of Les aventures de Tintin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Bobino (TV series)?
Bobino stars Guy Sanche, Paule Bayard (1961-1973) and Christine Lamer (1973-1985).
How many episodes of Bobino (TV series) are there?
Bobino has 5,170 episodes across 28 seasons.
When did Bobino (TV series) first air?
Bobino first aired on 23 May 1957.
When did Bobino (TV series) end?
Bobino last aired on 14 June 1985.
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