Endemol facts for kids

Endemol was a big company from the Netherlands that made many popular TV shows. They had offices and worked with other companies in 23 different countries. These included places like the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Spain, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Poland, India, South Africa, Lebanon, Morocco, and Australia.

Endemol was started in 1994. It was created when two TV companies joined together. These companies were owned by Joop van den Ende and John de Mol. The name "Endemol" comes from combining their last names: Ende and Mol. The company became very famous for making reality shows.

What Kind of Shows Did Endemol Make?

Endemol was best known for its exciting reality programs. Their most famous show was Big Brother. This show became a huge hit around the world.

Big Brother: A Global Hit

The Big Brother series has more than 40 different versions. These versions have been shown in over 100 countries! It's a show where a group of people live together in a house. Cameras record their every move, and viewers watch what happens.

Other Popular Endemol Shows

Besides Big Brother, Endemol also created many fun game shows. Some of these popular game shows include Deal or No Deal and Fear Factor. They also made the well-known series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. This show helped families by rebuilding their homes.

Who Owned Endemol?

For a long time, a group of people led by John de Mol mostly owned Endemol. The company was a major player in making TV shows for many years.

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  Map showing where Endemol had a presence around the world.

See also

In Spanish: Endemol para niños