Archibald le Magi-chien

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Archibald le Magi-chien
Created by Jean Chalopin
Directed by Bruno Bianchi
Country of originBelgium
France
Original languageFrench
No. of episodes46
Production
Production companies DIC Audiovisuel
Stand'Art
Original release
Network TF1
Release1980 (1980) 
1981 (1981)

Archibald le Magichien (literally: Archibald the Magic Dog) is a French animated edutainment TV series that originally aired on TF1 from 1980 to 1981. The series consists of 46 five-minute episodes and was one of the earliest productions by DIC Entertainment (then known as DIC Audiovisuel), preceding Ulysses 31 by a year.

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Title

The title's last word, magichien, is a portmanteau combining the French words magie (magic) and chien (dog). This wordplay creates a pun on magicien (magician), reflecting the main character's magical abilities and canine transformation.

Synopsis

The series follows Archibald, a magician who has accidentally transforms himself into a Bearded Collie dog and is unable to recall the spell to revert to his human form. [1] Throughout the series, he befriends a young boy named Pierrot and, despite his predicament, uses his magical skills and knowledge to educate Pierrot—and by extension, the audience—on essential health and hygiene habits.

Educational Themes

The series is aimed at teaching children valuable life lessons regarding personal health and well-being. The series addressed several key topics, including:

Alternative titles

References

  1. 1 2 "Archibald le Magichien on AlloCiné". AlloCiné.
  2. "Archibald le Magichien on Planete Jeunesse". Planete Jeunesse.