Samson en Gert (TV series)
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Samson and Gert is a Flemish
Flanders
Flanders is the community of the Flemings but also one of the institutions in Belgium, and a geographical region located in parts of present-day Belgium, France and the Netherlands. "Flanders" can also refer to the northern part of Belgium that contains Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp...

 children's television series produced by Studio 100
Studio 100
Studio 100 is a Flemish company that produces popular children's television series and owns five amusement parks and four musical ensembles.-History:Studio 100 was founded in 1996 by Gert Verhulst, Danny Verbiest, and Hans Bourlon...

, which debuted on 1 February 1989. It has run for a few years with no new episodes, but the series is broadcast every day on Ketnet. The program revolves around a man Gert together with his talking dog (Samson). Usually one or more characters will go to Samson's house and cause variouse situations; both funny, and chaotic.

Draft

The concept was invented by Hans Bourlon, Gert Verhulst and Danny Verbiest. The title roles are the bobtail Samson (until 2005 the voice of Danny Verbiest, from then Peter Thyssen) and Gert (Gert Verhulst) .

From 1989 to 2005 television episodes ofSamson and Gert were run,and every year a CD was released. From 2006-2010 there were no more episodes. Each year, the Samson & Gert Christmas Show (until 2006 with a two-part broadcast of the Christmas Show in February,which since 2008 have been shown at Studio100 TV Christmas shows), which have been in progress since 1991.

Samson is a talking bobtail
Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog is a large breed of dog which was developed in England from early herding types of dog. The Old English Sheepdog has very long fur covering the face and eyes...

, which is constantly 'difficult' and tends to be mouthy. His master, Gert, corrects him every time (They are best friends). Gert is in love with Marlèneke, a woman who often goes out with Jean-Louis Michel, a rich snob. Marlèneke is an unseen character
Unseen character
In fiction, an unseen character is a character that is never directly observed by the audience but is only described by other characters. They are a common device in drama and have been called "triumphs of theatrical invention". They are continuing characters — characters who are currently in...

, like Samsons Bobientje girlfriend and Jean-Louis Michel; thus are never in the picture.

Samson and Gert live together in a large house with a prominent basement
Basement
__FORCETOC__A basement is one or more floors of a building that are either completely or partially below the ground floor. Basements are typically used as a utility space for a building where such items as the furnace, water heater, breaker panel or fuse box, car park, and air-conditioning system...

 and cooking. Their house number is 101, but the street is unknown. Their visitors tend to knock loudly on the door, and later apologize.

Another element of the program is the regular catchphrases. The character that is already the longest involved in the series is hairdresser Albert Vermeersch, a true gourmand, who often over eats. As a hobby, he sings in the opera and is therefore approached with an Italian version of his name, Alberto Vermicelli. Gert, however, repeatedly refers to him as "Albert", which angers Alberto. Modest Also, the playful and not too savvy mayor of the village, often comes along. Another character is Octave Bolle, an honorary vice president of a turnvereniging, often very arrogant.

History

Originally, Gert Verhulst was an announcer of (child) programs at the former National Institute TV2. He got in touch with Danny Verbiest, who had previously worked on several series of Dutch jeugdduo Bassie & Adriaan, and so the idea was to own a television to boot. Verhulst and Verbiest made the first episode of "Samson" with the Christmas period of 1988. This performance proved so successful, that they soon got their own show in 1989, which was broadcast once a week.

During the early years, the house was introduced, and the characters often talked directly to the audience in it, but in later years it was no longer turned to the viewers. Sometimes with a variety of cartoons, but later, Ketnet sent Samson and Gert as long coherent episodes, in which the plot was no longer interrupted.

Besides Samson and Gert were other solid characters: Joop Mix, their unhelpful neighbor, Alberto Vermicelli, Octave De Bolle Modest and the mayor. In 1992 he disappeared from the mix series, along with Octave, and Miranda (Liesbet Verstraeten). That year was also expanded the set of recordings in the basement and kitchen of Samson home and became their living room larger. In 1993, viewers were also the office of mayor, Alberto's hairdresser and Octave's department store to see. In 1994 Octave domineering mother, Jeannine De Bolle introduced. In 1995 and 1996, Sophie, the niece of the mayor, (Evi Hanssen) as a guest in several episodes.

In 1996 the state of the town expanded and often used as a party or concert hall. There was also an elevator and a view of the first and second floor of the hall. In 1998, the town clerk of Leemhuyzen enthusiastic and Delegate of the Minister (Hans Royaards), formerly unseen character
Unseen character
In fiction, an unseen character is a character that is never directly observed by the audience but is only described by other characters. They are a common device in drama and have been called "triumphs of theatrical invention". They are continuing characters — characters who are currently in...

s were added to the series. In 2000, Frieda Croquette, their lively cousin Fred friturist Croquet, a new character and her chip shop was also in focus as the new location. She was the site of replacement Ann Petersen, who quit her role as Janine de Bolle, mother of Octave. In 2003, Frieda was also written in the series. On 6 June 2006 made Crucke Koen, actor Alberto, known to cooperate to stop at the theater shows (like the Christmas show) about Samson and Gert. This decision was motivated by lack of time and a wide range of other activities. Other activities around Samson and Gert however, he will still participate. Since 2006, no new episodes of the series included more. A striking piece of information that both Koen and Walter Crucke Thunder From a mere guest appearance in the series would make, and eventually nearly 20 years have long played the role.

In the period 1994-1996 were "studio show" broadcast. When Samson & Gert were not in their house but in a studio and presented with their friends. The shows were regular features: Samson and Gert were plans to see and read letters, Octave and Mrs. Jeannine read love letters from children, the mayor went to schools for children who love letters linking the mayor and Alberto had a jokes section, and every show there was a video of Samson and Gert announced by DJ Octave. The studio shows were always a kind of theme if something happened to Samson & Gert in the beginning of the studio show, was by the friends in the rest of the episode discussed. At the end of the studio show was always an episode aired: either an episode from that period who was never broadcast or a repeat of the 1992-1993 season.

The successor was the "caravan show": that ran from 1996-1998. The intro of the program was as follows: Samson and Gert steps from their homes and drive their car and a caravan-trailer into the woods. In their caravan they read letters, drawings and poems. The mayor went to the school of love children and Alberto had his jokes section. Octave and Mrs. Jeannine were not of the party in the caravan shows. There were again broadcast cartoons and episodes from the period 1994-1996.
In the autumn of 2010 celebrate their 20th anniversary Samson.

Characters

Samson and Gert had many different characters. Samson and Gert are the only ones who were present in every episode. Alberto and the Mayor were included in each season, but each episode are not present.
Character name Actor Time series
Gert Gert Verhulst 1989 to present
Samson (1) Danny Verbiest 1989–2005
Samson (2) Peter Thyssen 2005 to present
Albert Vermeersch Koen Crucke
Koen Crucke
Koenraad Desiré Arthur Crucke is a Belgian operatic tenor, politician, and actor of stage, television, and film. As an opera singer he has been particularly active at the Vlaamse Opera in Antwerp where he specializes in character roles. He has appeared in numerous musical theatre productions as...

1990–2006, 2008 to present
Mayor Walter De Donder
Walter De Donder
Walter De Donder is a Flanders-born actor and politician.De Donder was always active in entertainment as an amateur. He had a puppet whose name was Bibberlip. His breakthrough came in 1989 through the producer of children's TV show Samson en Gert, when was asked to play the role of the mayor...

1990 to present
From Leemhuyzen Walter Baele
Walter Baele
Walter Baele is a Flemish cabaretier and actor, best known for creating characters. At the moment he lives in Hoeilaart.- Television acts :* Marcel de Neudt in Familie Backeljau* Jacky Lebot in U Hoort Nog Van Ons...

1998 to present
The delegate of the Minister Hans Royaards 1999 till now
Octave De Bolle Walter Van de Velde 1992–2002, 2008
Ms Jeaninne Ann Petersen
Ann Petersen
Ann Petersen was a Belgian actress.She was one of the best known actresses in Belgium. She was especially noted for her roles in Pauline & Paulette, the children's serial Samson & Gert, Thuis and Captain Zeppos.-External links:...

1993–1999
Miranda Liesbet Verstraeten 1992–1993
Joop mix Stef Bos
Stef Bos
Stef Bos is a Dutch singer who has been living in Antwerp, Belgium, since 1984. He sings in Dutch , and has been successful in Belgium, the Netherlands and South-Africa ever since his breakthrough single "Papa" came out in 1990.He wrote Belgium's entry into the 1989 Eurovision Song Contest, "Door...

1989–1991
Sofie Evi Hanssen 1994–1996
Frieda Croquet Barbara De Jonge 2000–2003

Episodes

From 1990-2005, there are over 750 episodes, all in the same scenes were included, and (on two episodes after) not out on location. Since 2005, there are no shows.

Movie

In autumn 2007 the first film Samson and Gert recorded in early 2008 was ready: Hotel on Stilts. Part of a series regular playing them (Samson and Gert, Alberto, Octave, and the Mayor of Leemhuyzen). There were also roles for the film were written. Octave, who since 2002 no longer in the series was shown, however, was in that movie can be seen.

Discography

There are several albums of Samson and Gert released. "The sweetest dog" from 1998 is one of the famous Samson and Gert songs. Since this song was released, it is also the intro of the series. The song is about dog
Dog
The domestic dog is a domesticated form of the gray wolf, a member of the Canidae family of the order Carnivora. The term is used for both feral and pet varieties. The dog may have been the first animal to be domesticated, and has been the most widely kept working, hunting, and companion animal in...

s and how these animals. The conclusion of the song is the sweetest dog Samson. The song is number 12 on CD 8.

Singles

Throughout the years, Samson and Gert various CD singles. Some of their songs include Mac Samson & Gert Mac.
Flemish Ultratop 50 Singles
Yankee Doodle Dandee 2006 15 July 2006 17 8
Dear Samson 2006 16 December 2006 7 11
To the sea 2007 2007 1918 6
Hot 2008 2008 1919 1

Samson & Gert Christmas Show

Samson & Gert Christmas Show is an annual series of performances of Samson & Gert in the Queen Elisabeth Hall in Antwerp. In 1991 the show was first organized by the National Institute. Since 1997 the show is owned by Studio 100.

Series

Since 1993 was also a comic book series released in 2005 but was put stop due to little success, but also inspires the Christmas stories filmed. The series eventually had 33 albums.

Netherlands

In the Netherlands, Samson and Gert broadcast every night from 1992 by Veronica, broadcast in 1995 until the Dutch Public Broadcasting left. Then the series was broadcast every afternoon by the TROS
TROS
TROS is a Dutch television and radio organization part of the Netherlands Public Broadcasting...

 in Netherlands 2. Currently, the series once a week, on Sunday morning, the TROS on Z @ ppelin broadcast.

Wallonia

The Walloon spin-off
Spin-off (media)
In media, a spin-off is a radio program, television program, video game, or any narrative work, derived from one or more already existing works, that focuses, in particular, in more detail on one aspect of that original work...

 Samson and Gert calledFred Samson et can be seen since 17 February 2007.

External links

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