5, Rue Sésame
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5, Rue Sésame is a French language
children's television series
based on the popular U.S. children's show Sesame Street
, aired by France 5
. This series is the second Sesame Workshop
co-production for France, the first being 1, rue Sesame
.
Seventy-five 26-minute-long episodes were created for the first season, directed by François Basset and Jul Mallard. The series is produced for France 5 by Expand-Drama with Sesame Workshop. Executive producer of the series is Georges Campana. The show debuted airing daily, Sunday to Friday at 6:30 am, and Saturdays at 7:00 am and 12:30 pm.
Terry Fitzpatrick, Sesame Workshop's executive VP for distribution:
Although the show is now cancelled, it is still airing re-runs.
, a character who appeared on the original American Sesame Street during part of the 1990s. Besides being in a wheelchair unlike Roxie, Griotte also has longer hair. The puppet design for Yoyo debuted on Sesame Street as Narf
, in the 33rd season segments called Monster's Clubhouse. After the segment was dropped, Narf strictly became a background player, an Anything Muppet monster; it is possible Narf will continue to appear in such limited fashion on the American program. Olive debuted as Carina the Ballerina, a one-off character in a season 35 episode of Sesame Street. Carina was a friend of Zoe and Elmo, who enjoyed dancing ballet with them. The American version of Sesame Street has regularly included penguins, and they have become a Muppet standard addition in gags since The Muppet Show
, but this Georges is the first fully developed penguin character.
Twenty songs are feature in this season, ten of which are exclusive to the show. The music is composed by Madeleine Going with lyrics by D’Alexandra Pic.
Each episode includes a 1:30 segment featuring sign language
, exercise segments around the country, and Le monde de Nac, which uses the international films from the American Global Grover series. La lettre du jour (Letter of the Day) with Cookie Monster
and Prairie Dawn
is dubbed and shown on 5, Rue Sésame, as well as Le chiffre du jour (Number of the Day), with Comte von Compte (Count von Count
).
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
children's television series
Children's television series
Children's television series, are commercial television programs designed for, and marketed to children, normally scheduled for broadcast during the morning and afternoon when children are awake. They can sometimes run in the early evening, for the children that go to school...
based on the popular U.S. children's show Sesame Street
Sesame Street
Sesame Street has undergone significant changes in its history. According to writer Michael Davis, by the mid-1970s the show had become "an American institution". The cast and crew expanded during this time, including the hiring of women in the crew and additional minorities in the cast. The...
, aired by France 5
France 5
France 5 is a public television network in France, part of the France Télévisions group. Principally featuring educational programming, the channel's motto is la chaîne de la connaissance et du savoir...
. This series is the second Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop, formerly known as the Children's Television Workshop , is a Worldwide American non-profit organization behind the production of several educational children's programs that have run on public broadcasting around the world...
co-production for France, the first being 1, rue Sesame
1, rue Sesame
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....
.
Seventy-five 26-minute-long episodes were created for the first season, directed by François Basset and Jul Mallard. The series is produced for France 5 by Expand-Drama with Sesame Workshop. Executive producer of the series is Georges Campana. The show debuted airing daily, Sunday to Friday at 6:30 am, and Saturdays at 7:00 am and 12:30 pm.
Terry Fitzpatrick, Sesame Workshop's executive VP for distribution:
- "France has always been a priority market for Sesame Workshop. We first provided local programming and licensed products in the 1970s, and have since seen the preschool media landscape evolve tremendously. We are excited to be re-entering the French market with two of the strongest partners in the television business — France's number one preschool broadcaster and the most innovative production company — to deliver compelling educational television that serves the needs of today's children."
Although the show is now cancelled, it is still airing re-runs.
Characters
For the most part, characters in 5, Rue Sésame are unique to the series.- Nac — Gentle, positive and generous, he is 2.2m tall. He is considered to be the program's "mascot".
- Griotte — She has a handicap, but still participates with all the activities in the Street. Her name can be literally translated as Morello cherry.
- Yoyo — He is fearful, super hyperemotional but even more anxious. Yoyo has a heart of gold and its qualities are very attaching.
- Olive — Naughty, fearless, giggles and grins: Olive is all that at once!
- ElmoElmoElmo is a Muppet character on the children's television show Sesame Street. He is a furry red monster and currently hosts the last full 15 minute segment on Sesame Street, Elmo's World, which is aimed at toddlers. His puppeteer, Kevin Clash, uses falsetto to produce his voice...
— Three-and-a-half years old, he is the youngest character in the series. Originally from the American version. - Georges — Georges arrived on Rue Sésame inside an ice cube. A likeable character, he made friends with the rest of the Rue's residents.
- Titouan, The neighbor — Jolly, this retired man is considered to be a "true modern dad".
- Baya, the baker — Her good mood and her generosity gives the street a lot of confidence.
- Juliette — This young student works as a paperstand manager in the street.
Origins of the puppet designs
The puppet of Griotte is based on that of Roxie MarieRoxie Marie
Roxie Marie is a female character on Sesame Street. She is performed by Fran Brill. Roxie Marie is Biff the Hardhat's niece.The design of Roxie was used for Grigotte on 5, Rue Sésame, who is in a wheelchair....
, a character who appeared on the original American Sesame Street during part of the 1990s. Besides being in a wheelchair unlike Roxie, Griotte also has longer hair. The puppet design for Yoyo debuted on Sesame Street as Narf
Narf
Narf or NARF may refer to:* Native American Rights Fund, a non-profit law firm established in 1970* A fictional creature, similar to a water nymph, in the film Lady in the Water* A Sesame Street character from the Monster's Clubhouse segments...
, in the 33rd season segments called Monster's Clubhouse. After the segment was dropped, Narf strictly became a background player, an Anything Muppet monster; it is possible Narf will continue to appear in such limited fashion on the American program. Olive debuted as Carina the Ballerina, a one-off character in a season 35 episode of Sesame Street. Carina was a friend of Zoe and Elmo, who enjoyed dancing ballet with them. The American version of Sesame Street has regularly included penguins, and they have become a Muppet standard addition in gags since The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show is a British television programme produced by American puppeteer Jim Henson and featuring Muppets. After two pilot episodes were produced in 1974 and 1975, the show premiered on 5 September 1976 and five series were produced until 15 March 1981, lasting 120 episodes...
, but this Georges is the first fully developed penguin character.
Season 1
The show follows the original Sesame Street format, in which the extended storyline (known as "a Street scene") continues throughout the show, in four parts.Twenty songs are feature in this season, ten of which are exclusive to the show. The music is composed by Madeleine Going with lyrics by D’Alexandra Pic.
Each episode includes a 1:30 segment featuring sign language
Sign language
A sign language is a language which, instead of acoustically conveyed sound patterns, uses visually transmitted sign patterns to convey meaning—simultaneously combining hand shapes, orientation and movement of the hands, arms or body, and facial expressions to fluidly express a speaker's...
, exercise segments around the country, and Le monde de Nac, which uses the international films from the American Global Grover series. La lettre du jour (Letter of the Day) with Cookie Monster
Cookie Monster
Cookie Monster is a Muppet on the children's television show Sesame Street. He is best known for his voracious appetite and his famous eating phrases: "Me want cookie!", "Me eat cookie!", and "Om nom nom nom" . He often eats anything and everything, including danishes, donuts, lettuce, apples,...
and Prairie Dawn
Prairie Dawn
Prairie Dawn is a fictional character, a rather mature seven-year-old Muppet girl on the children's television program Sesame Street. She is similar in appearance to a character from the Anything Muppets. She is famous for writing school pageants for her friends, mostly Ernie and Bert, Herry,...
is dubbed and shown on 5, Rue Sésame, as well as Le chiffre du jour (Number of the Day), with Comte von Compte (Count von Count
Count von Count
Count von Count, often known simply as "The Count", is one of the Muppet characters on Sesame Street, performed by Jerry Nelson. The Count is a vampire modeled after Bela Lugosi's interpretation of Count Dracula.-Description:...
).