WYSIWYG (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WYSIWYG |
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| Developed by | Yorkshire Television |
| Country of origin | UK |
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| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Original network | ITV |
| Original release | 3 October 1992 – 21 April 1993 |
WYSIWYG was a fun and unique children's TV series from 1992. It was shown on CITV, which was the children's programming block on ITV in the UK. Only five episodes of this show were made.
The series starred three main actors. Julie Dawn Cole played the character Maz. Clive Mantle was Globyool, and Nick Wilton played Wysiwyg. The show was known for its clever and funny style.
What is WYSIWYG?
WYSIWYG stands for "What You See Is What You Get." This name hints at the show's unusual format. Each episode started out looking like a different TV programme. These were usually funny copies, called parodies, of popular shows that were on ITV at the time.
How the Show Worked
Imagine you're watching a game show, but then suddenly, it's interrupted! That's what happened in WYSIWYG.
- The show would begin as a fake version of a well-known ITV programme. For example, it might look like a quiz show similar to Blockbusters.
- Then, this fake show would be suddenly interrupted.
- The interruption came from something called IGTV, which stood for "InterGalactic Television."
- This special broadcast was from a far-off planet named Merdocc.
The Characters and Their Mission
The main characters, Maz, Globyool, and Wysiwyg, were involved in these intergalactic broadcasts. Their adventures often involved trying to understand Earth's television. They would comment on the strange things they saw humans doing on TV. This made the show very funny and a bit silly.
The show used a lot of puppetry. This means that some characters might have been puppets, brought to life by people controlling them. This added to the unique and playful feel of the series.
Behind the Scenes
The show was developed by Yorkshire Television. This was a big television company in the UK. They created many programmes for the ITV network.
WYSIWYG first aired on October 3, 1992. The last episode was shown on April 21, 1993. Even though it had only a few episodes, it was a memorable part of CITV's lineup in the early 1990s. It showed how creative children's television could be.
