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Le Bus magique

Original title: The Magic School Bus
  • TV Series
  • 1994–1997
  • Tous publics
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
12K
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POPULARITY
2,759
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Lily Tomlin, Lisa Jai, Daniel DeSanto, Maia Filar, Erica Luttrell, Tara Meyer, and Stuart Stone in Le Bus magique (1994)
The Magic School Bus
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Hand-Drawn AnimationQuestAdventureAnimationComedyFamilyFantasySci-Fi

An eccentric teacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magic school bus.An eccentric teacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magic school bus.An eccentric teacher takes her class on wondrous educational field trips with the help of a magic school bus.

  • Creators
    • Joanna Cole
    • Bruce Degen
    • Kristin Laskas Martin
  • Stars
    • Lily Tomlin
    • Daniel DeSanto
    • Lisa Jai
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    12K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,759
    827
    • Creators
      • Joanna Cole
      • Bruce Degen
      • Kristin Laskas Martin
    • Stars
      • Lily Tomlin
      • Daniel DeSanto
      • Lisa Jai
    • 30User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations total

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    Lily Tomlin
    Lily Tomlin
    • Ms. Valerie Frizzle
    • 1994–1997
    Daniel DeSanto
    Daniel DeSanto
    • Carlos Ramon
    • 1994–1997
    Lisa Jai
    • Wanda Li
    • 1994–1997
    Tara Meyer
    • Dorothy Ann…
    • 1994–1997
    Stuart Stone
    Stuart Stone
    • Ralphie Tennelli
    • 1994–1997
    Erica Luttrell
    Erica Luttrell
    • Keesha Franklin
    • 1994–1997
    Maia Filar
    Maia Filar
    • Phoebe Terese
    • 1994–1997
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    Malcolm-Jamal Warner
    • The Producer
    • 1994–1997
    Danny Tamberelli
    Danny Tamberelli
    • Arnold Perlstein
    • 1995–1997
    Andre Ottley-Lorant
    • Tim
    • 1995–1997
    Amos Crawley
    Amos Crawley
    • Arnold Perlstein…
    • 1994–1996
    Max Beckford
    • Tim
    • 1994
    Susan Blu
    • Female Producer…
    • 1994–1997
    Renessa Blitz
    • Janet Perlstein…
    • 1994–1997
    Don Dickinson
    • Announcer…
    • 1996–1997
    Ashley Taylor Tickell
    • Caller
    • 1996–1997
    Ashley Brown
    • Caller
    • 1996–1997
    Kevin Zegers
    Kevin Zegers
    • Caller…
    • 1994–1997
    • Creators
      • Joanna Cole
      • Bruce Degen
      • Kristin Laskas Martin
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    User reviews30

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    eoff

    My kids love it!

    I think this show is both educational and entertaining. My kids (ages 2 to 7) LOVE the show and the books. Its 52 episodes now run at 6:30 a.m. ET weekdays on The Learning Channel. Because it is wholesome and beneficial, it is one of the few shows I let them watch on TV. I like the guest-star voices (Dolly Parton) and the way Ms. Frizzle's dress changes according to the theme of the day. The show is a great way to introduce children to science concepts at a young age, as it easily holds their attention the entire time and inspires their imagination. It is refreshing to see that a children's show these days can get by without violence and mean-spiritedness while also teaching the values of friendship, curiosity and persistence.
    dianaschleisman

    Classic then and now for kids and adults

    I still find I learn from watching. It's a show that is not irritating like some newer cartoons that think kids are idiots and need hyper energy to stay tuned in. This entertains and teaches my nephew and is enjoyable for me as well!
    10TheLittleSongbird

    Magical

    'The Magic School Bus' is another one of those shows watched regularly as a kid but forgotten about for a while during teenagehood. Reliving all the fond memories over-time as a young adult re-watching various forgotten about family shows, many of them still hold up incredibly well and manage to be even better today. More so than not. Have always liked shows that entertain and educate, 'Sesame Street' being ground-breaking in this regard, and there were definitely memories of 'The Magic School Bus' doing both.

    My very positive feelings on 'The Magic School Bus' had as a child still hold up brilliantly. It is not only as wonderful as remembered, it is perhaps even better with more to appreciate. It is one of the very few educational shows to have a perfect balance of entertainment value, cuteness and educating younger audiences in a tactful way. As a show on its own terms, 'The Magic School Bus' has a real magical charm to it that still stands the test of time.

    Visually, 'The Magic School Bus' looks great. Have always loved the vibrant use of colours, the beautifully detailed and sometimes imaginative backgrounds and Mrs Frizzle's outfits. The varied settings are lovely to see and used very well. The music is dynamic with what goes on and never feels out of place in a too jaunty or too dark way, while the theme tune is catchy.

    Even as a child, the writing struck me as very clever and it was clear that those responsible for the writing were having fun and had done their research. There are many genuinely hilarious moments throughout, as well as some cute but never too sentimental ones. All the stories are lively in pace and engage fully throughout, they also entertain and charm hugely. There is a lot of educational information, of the how to kind than the basic gist, here, delivered in a way that is easy to understand without any dumbing down or preachiness.

    All the characters are fun and memorable and individual in personality, Mrs Frizzle really does make education fun and worth engaging with and in. The chemistry is endearing and always natural. The characters are portrayed ideally too, nobody sounds odd.

    Concluding, still has its magic. 10/10.
    rabulione2590

    awesome show

    when i was growing up i learned all i know about science from the magic school bus and bill nye the science guy. this show was great. it had cute plots, good information, and fun characters. i wish it was still on. i give it a 10/10!
    Ginger87

    A Cute and Educational Show...

    When I was in second grade my teacher always brought in videos of "The Magic School Bus". I loved the videos so I started watching the show on T.V. I enjoyed this show because it made learning fun. I learned about the human body, photosynthesis, outer space, sound, reptiles, and much more. It was cool.

    One of my favorite episode was the one when the class is investigating a haunted house. In this episode the class learns about sound. I also like the episode when the class went to outer space to look for a star for Dorothy Ann. That episode was really funny.

    I suggest this show to everyone and I give it 9/10 stars.

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    • Trivia
      The eight kids have the same personalities throughout the series: PHOEBE: kind hearted, ARNOLD: over thinker, WANDA: adventurer, KEESHA: observer, TIM: artist, CARLOS: comedien, DOROTHY ANN: bookworm, RALPHIE: athlete
    • Goofs
      Although Liz is female, she is actually a male Jackson's chameleon. Female Jackson's chameleons do not have horns.
    • Quotes

      [repeated line]

      Miss Frizzle: Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits are always shown over a still from the episode.
    • Alternate versions
      VHS and DVD versions of the show are uncut and feature the producer segments at the end.
    • Connections
      Featured in Super Noël (1994)

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 1996 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Magic School Bus
    • Production companies
      • South Carolina ETV
      • Nelvana
      • Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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