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1, rue Sésame
1, rue Sésame is a French children's television series based on the popular U.S. children's program Sesame Street. The show first aired January 4, 1978 at 6:25 p.m. on TF1. Its musical director was Roger Elcourt, composer Jean Morlier. The series was executive produced by Michel Berthier from TF1 and Lutrelle Horne from CTW. The show ran for a total of 82 episodes and ceased production in June 1982. The series is occasionally called Bonjour Sésame, or la Rue Sésame. In October 2005, a new series by Sesame Workshop was launched, called 5, Rue Sésame.
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Plot Summary
This French-Canadian adaptation of the beloved American series 'Sesame Street' brings the magic of the street to a French-speaking audience. It features beloved Muppet characters alongside human cast members, teaching children valuable lessons about numbers, letters, emotions, and social skills through songs, skits, and engaging stories. The show aims to foster curiosity and a love for learning in young viewers.
Critical Reception
As a local adaptation of a globally recognized educational program, '1, rue Sésame' was generally well-received for its efforts to localize the familiar format for a French-Canadian context. While specific critical reviews from its original run are scarce, the show was a valuable resource for early childhood education and entertainment in Quebec. It successfully mirrored the original's positive impact by providing engaging and informative content for young children.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its faithful adaptation of the educational format.
Appreciated for introducing classic Muppet characters to a French-Canadian audience.
Seen as a valuable tool for early childhood learning and development.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific 1978 French-Canadian adaptation is not readily available.
Fun Fact
This Canadian French version of Sesame Street was produced by the Société Radio-Canada and aired alongside the original English version on CBC Television, making it accessible to both language groups in Canada.
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