The Red and the Blue (TV series) facts for kids

The Red and the Blue (also known as Il Rosso e il Blu in Italian) is a fun stop-motion animated TV show from Italy. It features two main characters made of clay, one red and one blue. These characters are always changing shapes and often get into funny arguments!

Meet The Red and The Blue

The show is all about two blocks of clay. The Red character is big and full of energy. He loves exciting things like driving fast cars and eating yummy food. The Blue character is smaller, but very clever and a bit mischievous. Blue often tries to bother Red, leading to many silly situations.

How They Play and Change Shapes

The Red and Blue characters live in a simple, plain white world. They can change their shapes into almost anything they want! For example, in one episode, Blue turns into a boat, and Red becomes an island. In another, Blue becomes a suitcase, and Red changes part of his body into a chest of drawers to fill the suitcase with red "clothes."

Talking Without Words

One of the coolest things about The Red and the Blue is how the characters communicate. They don't use any spoken language. Instead, they make sounds and gestures that show their feelings. This special way of talking means that anyone, anywhere in the world, can understand their emotions without needing translations or subtitles. The show's creator, Francesco Misseri, calls this a "non-verbal" or "onomatopoeic" language.

Who Made The Show?

The series was created, written, and directed by Francesco Misseri. The catchy music for the show was composed by Piero Barbetti.

Where Was It Shown?

The Red and the Blue first aired in Italy. It also became popular in other countries. In Australia, it was shown on the ABC channel. In the United States, kids could watch it starting in 1976 on the famous TV show Captain Kangaroo.