Bassie & Adriaan

This is a great kids TV show... 2 clowns who travel around Holland/Netherlands. so cute for kids. i wish it was out for DVD?? Bassie is the big silly clown, always trying to run away, but always leads him into trouble..he-he Adrian is more like the carer for bassie and loves to play jokes on him.the show has special guests from different parts of the country,who join in the fun with bassie. painting and dancing,singing. this show has great sing along songs for the kids that you will never forget.yes, they are lame but you just cant help singing. i saw this on video when my grandfather bought it for overseas.kids love the silly in it. get it on video at least. very funny to watch..

In this episode of B&A they visit the United States of America.

You get a beautiful impression of all the nice places in the country, like New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon.

Of course the villains Baron, B100 en Handige Harry are also in the USA to try to catch B&A with a big bomb.

This was to be the last adventure of these Dutch comedians and it is certainly one of the best.

A goodbye to two legendary TV- icons of the Netherlands!

Once again, the Van Toor brothers deal with an important social problem in this engaging and well-written TV series. Far from capitalising on the traditional portrayal of the 'mad professor', they show a retired scientist continually unable to face the world and reality, forcing him to resort to crime. This is a detour from the traditional Van Toor films, where the chief protagonists Bassie and Adriaan take up the egregious Baron. It tones down the traditional dialectism of the series in favour of a far more subtle approach. In the process, we see how the tortured figure of the crying professor slowly falls to pieces and succumbs to his own delusions. But there are many more sides to the story, making this the most sincere of the Van Toor productions.

Bassie en Adriaan is a series that I hold close to my heart, and it unquestionably deserves a 10/10 rating. In my view, it stands as one of the greatest children's series ever created. Having watched it over 150 times, its charm and appeal never seem to fade, even as an adult. The series manages to strike a perfect balance between humor, adventure, and educational content, making it enjoyable for viewers of all ages.

What's particularly remarkable about Bassie en Adriaan is its enduring appeal. Unlike many children's shows that lose their magic as one grows older, this series maintains its allure, proving to be just as entertaining for adults as it is for kids. It's a testament to the quality of the writing and the universal themes it explores.

My favorite part of the series is 'Reis door Europa' (Journey through Europe). This segment stands out for its adventurous spirit and the way it introduces young viewers to different cultures and landmarks across Europe. It's both fun and educational, a combination that's rare to find in children's programming.

It's a shame that Bassie en Adriaan doesn't receive as much recognition today as it did in the past. This series is a gem from a bygone era, one that deserves to be celebrated and remembered for its significant contribution to children's entertainment.

This serie is absolute entertainment like all the Bassie and Adriaan-adventures.

In this adventure we see the villains B-100 and Handy Harry for the first time.

Bassie and Adriaan travel all over Europe to find secret packages.

Great fun !