Pardon My Genie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pardon My Genie |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Genre | Children's television series |
| Created by | Bob Block |
| Written by | Bob Block |
| Directed by | Robert Reed Vic Hughes |
| Starring | Ellis Jones Roy Barraclough Hugh Paddick Joe Dunlop Lynnette Erving |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) | Daphne Shadwell |
| Running time | c.25 minutes |
| Release | |
| Original network | ITV |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | 10 April 1972 – 23 April 1973 |
Pardon My Genie was a fun British comedy TV show for kids. It aired from 1972 to 1973. The show was made by Thames Television for ITV. It was created and written by Bob Block, who also made the popular show Rentaghost.
Contents
What is Pardon My Genie About?
Pardon My Genie tells the story of a magical genie. This genie suddenly appears in modern-day Britain. A young apprentice named Hal Adden summons him. Hal's name sounds like "Aladdin," which is a clue to the show's funny style.
Main Characters and Their Adventures
The show is full of funny mix-ups and silly situations. These are mostly aimed at younger viewers.
- The Genie: In the first season, the genie was played by Hugh Paddick. He was a magical being who often caused chaos.
- Hal Adden: Ellis Jones played Hal throughout both seasons. Hal is the young apprentice who accidentally calls the genie.
- Mr. Cobbledick: Roy Barraclough played Hal's boss, Mr. Cobbledick. He was often annoyed by the genie's magic and the trouble it caused.
In the second season, a different actor played the genie. Arthur White took over the role for the final thirteen episodes.
Show's Run and Episodes
Pardon My Genie had two seasons. Each season had thirteen episodes. This means there were 26 episodes in total. Each episode was about 25 minutes long.
When You Could Watch It
The first episode aired on April 10, 1972. The last episode was shown on April 23, 1973. It was a popular show for children during that time.
Bringing the Magic Home: DVD Releases
Fans can still enjoy the show today.
- The first season was released on DVD on September 22, 2009.
- The second season came out on DVD on July 1, 2013.
