Charley and Mimmo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Charley and Mimmo |
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| Country of origin | Canada Belgium France |
| Original language(s) | French English |
| No. of episodes | 65 |
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| Running time | 5 minutes per episode |
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| Original network | YTV |
| Original release | 1999 – 2002 |
Charley and Mimmo (French: T'Choupi et Doudou) is a fun animated TV show for kids. It was made in Canada, Belgium, and France. The series aired on YTV from 1999 to 2002. Each episode was about 5 minutes long.
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What is Charley and Mimmo About?
The show Charley and Mimmo follows a typical family. They live in a quiet suburban town. The main characters are a boy named Charley and his special teddy bear, Mimmo.
Meet the Characters
Charley and his family look like a mix of penguins and seals. They have round, orange noses. Even though they look like penguins, they live in a warm place. Most characters are black and white, like real penguins. Some other characters have brown fur.
Charley's Adventures
Charley and Mimmo are always having new adventures. Mimmo is a teddy bear who can walk and show feelings. He communicates with squeaks and squeals. Charley is a smart kid, usually between four and seven years old. He sometimes gets a bit bossy or jealous. But he often learns from his mistakes.
The Movie: T'choupi
In 2004, a movie called "T'choupi" was released. It came out in France and South Korea. In the movie, Charley and his friends work together. They try to find out who stole all the toys. "T'choupi" is Charley's name in French. "Doudou" is Mimmo's name in French.
Where Did Charley and Mimmo Air?
Charley and Mimmo episodes were shown on YTV. They were usually 10 to 15 minutes long. The show has a similar drawing style to another Canadian kids' show, Caillou.
International Airings
The show was also seen in the United States. It was part of "It's Itsy Bitsy Time" on Fox Family in the late 1990s. You could also watch it on Treehouse TV. The music for the series was created by Peter Measroch.
Who Are the Characters?
Here are some of the main characters you'll meet in Charley and Mimmo:
- Charley (voiced by Samuel Holden): He is the main character. Charley is smart for his age. He can sometimes be bossy or get upset quickly. But he usually feels sorry later.
- Mimmo (no voice): Charley's special teddy bear. Mimmo can walk and show feelings. He talks by making squeaky toy sounds.
- Lola (voiced by Sonja Ball) & Ted (voiced by Rick Jones): They are Charley and Franny's parents.
- Grandpa (voiced by Walter Massey) & Grandma (voiced by Thelma Farmer): Charley's grandparents.
- Zuzu: Charley's dog. Franny named him, which Charley wasn't too happy about.
- Franny (voiced by Sonja Ball): Charley's baby sister. She mostly speaks in baby sounds.
- Lily (voiced by Sonja Ball): A good friend of Charley. She has curly black pigtails. Mimmo seems to like her teddy bear!
- Paula (voiced by Susan Glover): Another friend of Charley. She has brown fur and blond hair.
- Pauli (voiced by Alfee Kaufman): One of Charley's friends. He has reddish-brown and white fur with freckles.
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