36 chandelles | |
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![]() Creator Jean Nohain | |
Created by | Jean Nohain |
Country of origin | France |
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Network | RTF |
Release | 27 October 1952 – July 26, 1958 |
36 chandelles is a French variety show which was broadcast from October 27, 1952 to July 26, 1958. [1] [2]
Jean Nohain created the show made up of a variety of acts including musical performances, sketch comedy, magic, acrobatics, juggling, and ventriloquism for French television. [3] [4]
In a 1957 French film called C'est arrivé à 36 chandelles , it features the 36 chandelles as a main plot device in the movie. [5] [6]
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