La ribouldingue

I grew up watching this program on TV as a child. I was more than happy to see it finally released on DVD. I can finally show it to my kid who likes it as much as I used to.

The half hour program in french was done in the tradition of "comedia dell'arte". This is mostly physical comedy that centers around a core of four central characters; Paillasson (naive but good hearted), Friponneau (the prankster), Monsieur Bedondaine (the busy businessman) and Dame Plume (cooks a special kind of "galette").

They don't make that kind of kid's program anymore. There's nothing educational and the main purpose is good clean fun. I read in an interview with the actor that plays Friponneau that they had so much fun doing this show that a strong bond developed between the actors and every day after the shooting, they would all go together for diner.

The DVD contains five color episodes and one in black and white.

They could have easily added another disk since you can't find episodes in another format anywhere. Maybe they will release some if this one sells.

This is not a good DVD if you want to teach french to your kids.

Everything is delicious in that children's show. Great comedians, dialogues, atmosphere, musical theme, characters' fads and recurrent gestures, as well as their costumes and make-up. Enjoy!💓