Allegra's Window facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Allegra's Window |
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| Genre | Children's |
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| Composer(s) | Don Sebesky & Dan Sawyer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 50 |
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| Producer(s) | John Hoffman |
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| Running time | 24 minutes |
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| Distributor | Viacom International |
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| Original network | Nick Jr |
| Original release | October 24, 1994 – December 8, 1997 |
Allegra's Window was a fun American TV show made for children. It aired on Nickelodeon as part of its Nick Jr. block. The show ran from October 1994 to December 1997. You could also watch reruns until 1999. Later, it moved to Noggin from 1999 to 2003.
The series was about the daily life of a curious and imaginative puppet named Allegra. It featured a mix of live actors, puppets, and animation. This was similar to how Sesame Street was made. The show was created by Jan Fleming, John Hoffman, and Jim Jinkins. Jim Jinkins also created the popular cartoon Doug.
Some of the puppeteers from the show, like Kathryn Mullen and Anthony Asbury, later worked on the PBS series Between the Lions. "Allegra's Window" also had short music videos that played between shows on Nick Jr. You can still find the first season of the show on iTunes and Amazon Video. The full series is available on Noggin's paid service. It was also added to Paramount+ in 2021.
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What the Show is About
The series follows Allegra as she learns about life. She experiences daily successes, challenges, and little problems. Allegra lives with her older brother, Rondo. Her best friend is Lindi, a yellow dog. There's also Riff, a playful blue neighborhood cat, and Poco, a green boy.
All the characters try to understand the world around them. Their neighborhood friends help them along the way. At the end of each episode, Allegra sits by her window. She thinks about all the new things she has learned.
The show used a lot of music. Many characters were named after musical terms. These included Lindi, Rondo, Riff, Poco, Reed, Miss Melody, and Ellington. Other musical names were Encora, Sonata, Clef, Woofer, Aria, Tweeter, Flugie, and Vi. Allegra herself has a musical name.
There were also parts of the show that featured talking musical instruments. These instruments lived on the wall of Reed's Music shop. Over 100 original songs were made for the series. Don Sebesky was the musical director.
The creator, Jan Fleming, chose the name Allegra after meeting a young girl named Allegra. She thought it would be a great name for the main character of her new show.
Meet the Characters
Here are some of the main characters from Allegra's Window:
- Allegra (played by Kathryn Mullen) – She is the main character. Allegra is a 3-year-old girl who is brave and curious. She is always learning about the world. She often faces problems and relies on her friends to help find solutions. Allegra is known for her curly hair. She is also the leader of her group of friends.
- Rondo (played by Anthony Asbury) – He is Allegra's older brother. Rondo sometimes tries to act tough. But he deeply loves and protects his younger sister. Allegra mentions that he is in the first grade. Rondo often walks upside down with his shoes on his hands.
- Lindi (played by Pam Arciero) – She is a yellow dog and Allegra's best friend. Lindi lives with Reed. She is spirited and often helps Allegra think things through. Lindi loves to dance, especially ballet.
- Riff (voiced by Martin P. Robinson) – He is the grumpy blue neighborhood cat. Riff is Rondo's best friend. He acts like a big brother to Rondo. Riff often plays tricks on Allegra. His favorite target is Mr. Cook.
- Mr. Cook (played by Tim Lagasse) – He is the town baker. Riff often plays pranks on him. Mr. Cook is usually cheerful. He always talks about himself in the third person. He also speaks a little bit of broken English.
- Poco (voiced by Anthony Asbury) – He is Mr. Cook's nephew. Poco is known as the funniest character. He loves to tell jokes. He often teams up with Allegra, Rondo, Lindi, and Riff. Like his uncle, Poco also speaks in the third person. He appears in all three seasons of the show.
- Reed (played by Bob Stillman) – He is a musician who owns the town's music shop. Reed is also Lindi’s owner. Sometimes, he can be a bit forgetful.
- Miss Melody (played by Andrea Frierson) – She is a teacher who runs Little Blue Daycare. Miss Melody is very fond of Allegra. She is also Reed’s girlfriend.
- Ellington (played by Harry Burney) – He is the oldest resident of Hummingbird Alley. Ellington is very kind and gentle to everyone. He is especially kind to the kids. He only appears in the first season.
- Encora (played by Joanne Baum) – She is a friendly and energetic mail carrier. Encora loves to sing. She was introduced at the start of the second season.
- Sonata (played by Pam Arciero) – She is Allegra and Rondo's mother.
- Clef (played by Martin P. Robinson) – He is Allegra and Rondo's father.
- Woofer, Aria and Tweeter (played by Martin P. Robinson and Anthony Asbury) – These are three tiny hummingbirds. They live in a nest above a tree in Reed's piano garden.
- Flugie and Vi (played by Martin P. Robinson and Heather Asch) - These are a tuba and a viola. They hang on a wall at Reed's music shop.
How the Show Was Made
Allegra's Window was filmed at Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando. The studios are located at Universal Studios Florida. The show was made by Topstone Productions and Jumbo Pictures.
Episode Guide
Series Overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 18 | October 23, 1994 | December 21, 1994 | |
| 2 | 22 | September 10, 1995 | October 28, 1996 | |
| 3 | 10 | September 8, 1996 | December 8, 1997 | |
Season 1 (1994)
The first season of Allegra's Window had 18 episodes. It aired from October to December 1994. In these episodes, Allegra learns about starting daycare, dealing with losing a favorite toy, and facing her fears. She also learns about sharing and being a good friend.
Season 2 (1995-1996)
Season two included 22 episodes. It aired from September 1995 to October 1996. During this season, Allegra and her friends have sleepovers and meet new characters like Poco. They also learn about taking care of pets, dealing with arguments, and celebrating special days.
Season 3 (1996-1997)
The third and final season had 10 episodes. It aired from September 1996 to December 1997. In these episodes, Allegra celebrates her birthday. She also helps a baby hummingbird and learns about being stuck in a sticky situation. The season ends with Mr. Cook celebrating Christmas.
Images for kids
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The title card for Allegra's Window.
See also
In Spanish: La ventana de Allegra para niños
