Archibald le Magi-chien
| Archibald le Magichien | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Jean Chalopin |
| Directed by | Bruno Bianchi |
| Country of origin | Belgium, France |
| No. of episodes | 46 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | 1980 – 1981 |
| External links | |
| [{{#property:P856}} Website] | |
Archibald le Magichien (literally: Archibald the Magic Dog) is a half hour Franco-Belgian animated television series that ran from 1980 until 1981. A total of 46 episodes were produced by DIC Entertainment.
It was the first distributed production of DIC Entertainment, produced only one year before Ulysses 31.
Title
The last word in the title combines the words magie (magic) and chien (dog). The resulting portmanteau, magichien, is a pun on the word magicien (magician).
Synopsis
Archibald is a Magician who has transformed himself into a dog and can't remember how to change himself back.[1] He befriends a young boy called Pierre and teaches him the secrets of maintaining a good form and health.
The series had many educational values, such as: The dangers of using tobacco, alcohol, exposure to sun, and the importance of maintaining one's hygiene such as brushing one's teeth, exercising, washing one's hands and eating balanced meals.[1][2]
Alternative Titles
- נחשון (Nachshon) (Israeli Title)
- Archibald der Weltraumtrotter (German Title)
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