Proust’s Madeleine moment. For children, after promoting the origins of mankind (1978), space (1982), the human body (1986), the Americas (1991), great discoveries (1994), great explorers (1996) or even sustainable development. 2008), we imagined that the maestro was finally enjoying his old age. No: the wise old man with the long white beard still has something to teach us, much to our delight!
Maestro now focuses on everyday objects
Indeed, more than fifteen years after its last version, the famous French animated series once…Translated into 80 languages and broadcast in more than a hundred countries since the 1970s, it returns to the screen from this week, still on France Télévisions, for new, unreleased episodes.
Called Once Upon a Time… These Funny Objects, the new animated series dedicates each episode to an object from our everyday lives and offers “Discover how they played a role in human history and shaped the world we live in”.
“All the topics discussed are an excuse to talk about the environment, respect for others, laziness and inclusive places, to stimulate children’s curiosity and make them aware of humanistic and environmental values.”, – specifies in the press release of France Télévisions. Among the first objects considered: a toothbrush, a fork, a playing card, a toilet, and a soccer ball.
Two major changes for the iconic animated series
Following the deaths of animated series creator Albert Baril in 2009, as well as voice maestro Roger Carell in 2020, the challenge was significant.
It was Albert Barile’s widow, Ellen Barile, who decided to take up the torch. Voice actor first Once upon a time… explorersBefore restoring all versions in high definition, Helen Baril has long been immersed in the world of the series.
To replace Roger Carell, the series called on Jean-Claude Donda, a prolific voice actor for film, TV series, animation, video games, radio and even television.
consists of 78 seven-minute episodes, Once upon a time… these funny things Broadcast every day (except Saturdays) at 19:15 on France 4 from Monday 19 February. In addition to two daily episodes, Once upon a time… these funny things Also available online on Okoo, France Télévisions youth platform.
For the more nostalgic among you, complete Once upon a time… man, Once life, Once upon a time… the discoverers and Once upon a time… explorers Otherwise, it can also be seen on france.tv.
Source: Allocine
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