Téléfrançais! facts for kids
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The three main characters, Jacques, Sophie and Ananas in the junkyard
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| Genre | Children's |
| Created by | Ken Sobol |
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| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language(s) | French |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
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| Executive producer(s) | Ruth Vernon |
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| Editor(s) | Hank Mol |
| Running time | 10 minutes |
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| Original network | TVOntario |
| Original release | 1984 – 1986 |
Téléfrançais! is a fun Canadian TV show that helps kids learn French. It was made by TVOntario from 1984 to 1986. This series has 30 episodes, and each one is about ten minutes long. Many teachers, especially in Canada and the United States, use Téléfrançais! to teach French to elementary and middle school students. The show's name is a mix of two words: télévision (which means television) and français (which means French).
What is Téléfrançais! About?
This show follows the exciting adventures of two children named Jacques (Jacques Dell) and Sophie (Colombe Demers). They are joined by a very special friend, Ananas (René Lemieux). Ananas is a talking pineapple who lives in a junkyard.
Who Are the Characters?
Besides Jacques, Sophie, and Ananas, there are many other cool characters in the show. These include:
- Pilote
- Ginette
- The Annonceur (Announcer)
- Monsieur Pourquoi (Mr. Why), who is also known as le Superdétective (the Super Detective)
- Louis Questionneur (Louis Questioner)
- Brigitte Banane (Brigitte Banana)
- A funny musical group of skeletons called Les Squelettes (The Skeletons)
Who Made the Show?
The people who produced Téléfrançais! were Jennifer Harvey and David Moore. They helped make sure everything ran smoothly. The catchy theme song and all the songs sung by Les Squelettes were written by a talented team: Bruce Ley and Jed MacKay. All the characters and the stories for the show were created by Ken Sobol.
When Was it On TV?
Téléfrançais! was shown on TVO, a Canadian TV channel, for many years. It aired from 1984 and continued to be on TV until at least 1996.
