Country of origin Belgium, France Original network Syndication First episode date 1980 Number of episodes 46 | Directed by Bruno Bianchi No. of episodes 46 Original release 1980 – 1981 Final episode date 1981 Program creator Jean Chalopin Genre Animation | |
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Archibald le Magichien (literally: Archibald the Magic Dog) is a French animated edutainment TV series that ran from 1980 until 1981. A total of 46 5-minute episodes were produced by DIC Entertainment.
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This miniseries was one of the first productions 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. He befriends a young boy called Pierre and teaches him the secrets of maintaining a good form and health.
The series was designed to teach child viewers how to take better care of their health. Among its many educational values were: 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.